Keeping kids’ hands clean goes a long way toward keeping children healthy, especially if they attend daycare or school.

Sarah Bush Lincoln Pediatrics recommends:

• Showing your child how to properly wash hands. Supervise the first few sessions.
• Having your child wash hands frequently throughout the day.
• Making sure your child scrubs long enough. Have the child sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice.
• Keeping a stepstool nearby to help your small child reach the sink.
• Keeping hand sanitizer within reach if soap and water aren’t available. Make sure hands are dry before the child touches anything.