Simple Ways To Keep Kids Healthy With Tips For Daycare Germs

Healthy Kids

Kids put everything into their mouths, including their hands, which can make it seem impossible to keep them from getting all of the germs everywhere that you go. And while it’s for sure a logistical challenge, having a plan in place for when you’re out in public traveling, playing at the library, going to daycare, and more can reassure you that you’re at least trying to keep them clean. The single best thing you can do to help keep the kids healthy is to have them (and help them) wash their hands regularly. It’s free, usually possible to do most places, and can be fun for them if they like to play with water.

How to Help Keep Kids Healthy

Here are 25 ways to try to keep the kids healthy and from bringing germs they’ve picked up while out and about back home. None of these things is an iron-clad guarantee, but they can help us to all feel less panicked about cold and flu season. (And clearly the Coronavirus.) Sign up for our email updates to get tips and ideas sent to your inbox. TIP: I know how hard it can be to take time off from work when a kiddo is sick, especially if it seems like they’re constantly sick. We for sure need better parental leave policies but I hope employers can be flexible and understanding these circumstances.

The Importance of Sleep

Getting enough sleep is crucial for growth and development, but also for keeping the immune system healthy. So do your best to help the kids get enough sleep in their day. (This post has a lot of great information about how much sleep kids need in a 24 hour period.)

Daycare Germs

Kids who go to daycare seem to, in my experience, spend a lot of time with runny noses and colds. Which makes sense since they’re in contact with a lot of other little kids! It can seem like a losing battle to try to keep their hands (and noses) clean, but you can only do your best when you pick them up. So use those tips about washing their hands before you leave the center, changing their clothes, and trying to avoid bringing the same lovie back and forth each day to reduce the spread of germs as you can—or at least help yourself feel like you’re doing SOMETHING when you’re anxious about everything going around.

Best Natural Hand Sanitizer

We like the Honest Company Hand Sanitizer and the one from Babyganics. There seems to be none available online that I can find to link to, so look for one with 60% alcohol to ensure that it kills the germs you think it will. I’d love to hear your tips for keeping the kids healthy, so please comment below to share!