Childhood Illnesses  

Donna Watts  

This article was first published in Parents' Journal, Jan 2012. If you want to learn more about Parents' Journal, click here.

Soap and water are the best prevention for many common ailments explains Donna Watts, Early Childhood and Mothercraft Nurse at Annerley Maternity & Early Childhood Professionals. But despite best efforts at hygiene, children still manage to get sick. Donna shares tips on how to care for your sick child. 

One of the easiest ways to make sure that you keep your baby or young child healthy and happy is to practice good hygiene. It might sound obvious but hand washing with warm soapy water is crucial in preventing the spread of disease and infection. 

You should wash your hands before and after: feeding your baby, handling your baby, taking or giving medication, touching your pets, using the toilet and especially after dealing with vomit, blood, stool and urine.

It is always good practice to keep your home clean, especially the areas you use with your young child the most such as the nappy changing area, which should be cleaned and disinfected regularly before and after use. Toys and other objects your baby or young child may use should also be cleaned carefully.

This is a shortened version of the article. To read a full copy of 'Childhood Illnesses' click here.

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They welcome all mothers of twins and triplets and higher multiplesliving in Hong Kong.

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