Good day!
Summer has “unofficially” started and that means germs and dirt are more popular than ever. Everywhere you look, a twin has their hands in paint, dirt, sand, playgrounds, etc. and they are exposed to more and more germs, making them more and more easily sick.
For our family we have 3 clean garments that we practice all year round, but especially in summer.
For us, one of the most important garments that we have instilled in our twins is hand washing. Not just before dinner or meals, but throughout the day. After playing inside or outside, after an art project, before having a snack, it doesn’t matter, if there’s a break, it’s probably a good time to wash your hands.
In the summer, we are much more mobile and therefore having access to a sink and soap and water is not always easy. So we make sure we have wipes with us at all times. This doesn’t get rid of all germs, but it helps get rid of most while you’re out and about.
The second idea to promote clean clothes for clean kids is to sanitize their toys and living space. Germs don’t just show up when you’re sick, they’ve already started forming before illnesses occur. Sanitizing one room a week is a great way to help prevent extra germs from becoming a presence in your home.
The last clean habit to have a great summer is to eat clean food. Summer is a great time to try many different fruits and vegetables that are in season. Eating clean foods and drinking plenty of water will help your twins have a great summer.
We know there are many times when situations arise where getting soap and water out is not an option. That’s okay, kids certainly need to be exposed to germs so they can develop their immune systems and have a defense system that can fight infection when it’s present. These are just a few tips and tricks we’ve identified for having “clean kids.”
We love being outside and playing on bikes and scooters, blowing bubbles, drawing with walking chalk and any other fun activities, but having clean children is also very important.
Not only is it important now to keep them clean and germ-free, but it creates healthy habits that will last a lifetime.
