BEST PRACTICES FOR CHILD CARE 🤱

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Caring for children is one of the most demanding task but we still have to care for them.

When children are born, their immunity is not strong like that of the adult, that is why we need to take good care of them.

There are some practice that can help the children to live in good health.

BEST PRACTICES FOR CHILD CARE 

ON BREASTFEEDING:

👉 for breastfeeding mothers, ensure you wash your hands before breastfeeding

👉 If you are sweating, you should bath before breastfeeding or wash the breast at least 

WHEN CARRYING THE BABY :

👉We should ensure our hands are clean before carrying babies 

👉 Visitors who visits the baby should wash or sanitize their hands before carrying the babies 

ON DISINFECTION:

👉 Babies utensils should be disinfected after washing 

👉The floors where they crawl or play should also be disinfected 

👉Toys, pacifier and other items used by the children should be cleaned always 

ON IMMUNIZATION:

👉 Immunization is not optional but compulsory for every child if you want them to be healthy 

ON CAREGIVERS:

👉 Caregivers should be screened before they are allowed to take care of the babies 

ON FOOD PREPARATION:

👉For other foods, they should be prepared in a hygienic environment 

👉 Fluid, semi solid or mashed food should be given, after babies are weaned

ON CLOTHING :

👉 Clothes for children should be based on the weather 

👉 Jewelries and accessories are not necessary for children 

Children are precious gift from God and we owe them that duty of care, it may not be easy taking care of them but we have to do what we ought to do so they can live a healthy life.

✍️ Prisca Ojiobianu 

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