Children’s personal hygiene
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Task 4. P2 Cleanliness Toys and equipment used by the children, must be regularly cleaned to prevent the spread of infection. Young babies/children put rattles e.t.c in their mouth, has they have not learnt the usual habits of hygiene. Toys used by babies, such as rattles should be sterilised everyday after the children have gone home. Soft toys and bedding should be washed or disinfected every week and the sandpit must be cleaned our regularly. Hygiene Children's personal hygiene Children need to be encouraged to be independent in their self care skills. This is done by promoting an understanding of hygiene issues, adapting a routine to the needs of the child, providing support appropriate to the age of the child and discussing routines with parents what they can do at home, I.e. washing their hands after going to the toilet. :) hand washing - it is essential that children are taught how to wash their hands...

