At Baby Smiles Labels we know that kids often come home sick from daycare with some new cold or infection, and as a parent you can feel helpless. It may seem that there is nothing that you can do to prevent your child from getting sick while at school. Though it is true that your child will catch a cold from time to time, you can always be prepared and take the necessary steps to avoid it at all costs! We hope that you will take some of our preventative tips into consideration in hopes of keeping your child healthy when colds attack!
Washing Hands & Hand Sanitizer
This one seems obvious but many children skip washing their hands and continue to spread germs by touching toys, art supplies, and playground equipment. Teaching your child to wash their hands frequently is one of the most simple and effective way for them to stay healthy in school. We also understand that sometimes it is difficult for the child to get to a sink to wash their hands as frequently as you may like. This is where the hand sanitizer comes in to save the day. Providing your child with an alcohol-based sanitizer and encouraging them to use it before eating or after using anything that is shared such as a computer, toys or water fountain is vital.
Avoiding The Mouth & Eyes
Again, this may seem like a practice that is obvious to us as adults but could be a habit instilled in children that must be broken. We have all seen it, a child standing there with his/her fingers in his/her mouth or rubbing their eyes. This is a sure way for you child to transfer any germs they have come into contact with right into their system. It is important to remind your child that not only should the wash their hands regularly but also keep their hands away from their mouths and eyes to avoid contracting a cold.
Label Water Bottles, Sippy Cups, Lunchboxes, etc.
We are all aware that sharing anything with some one that is sick is almost ensuring that you will contract whatever they may have. Clearly labeling your child’s thermos, sippy cup, re-usable water bottles, etc. is a great way to avoid this issue with your children. It is always important to reinforce with them that they should not share food or drinks with other kids to avoid germs. However, this is a great precaution to make sure that your child is clear on which food and drinks belong to them. Baby Smiles Labels is happy to provide waterproof, dishwasher safe labels for all of your child’s belongings.
Rest & Healthy Eating
While all of these tips are important to try and keep your kids healthy, it is also important that they are done in conjunction with rest and healthy eating. It is vital that your child is getting enough sleep and eating healthy otherwise they will be more vulnerable to illness. According to Webmd.com, children between the ages of 3-6 years of age should be getting about 10-12 hours of sleep per day. They also recommend that children go to bed between 7pm and 9pm at these ages.
Order Your Daycare Labels & School Labels Today!
We hope that these tips will assist you in keeping your child healthy and cold free! Don’t forget to browse our full selection of personalized labels to keep your child’s belongings clearly marked. We encourage you to check out our value packs and school packs to label your child’s backpack, lunchbox, waterbottle, etc. Order your labels today!
