As kids are now back in school, good health starts with clean hands. Now that the new school season is now amongst us, many parents are looking for an extra hand to help keep their kids healthy which can tremendously reduce the amount of sick days. In fact, elementary school students who do not use proper hand hygiene will miss way more school days than those who practice safe hand washing.
“Scientists estimate that 80 percent of all infectious diseases are transmitted through hands, so it’s important for children to learn to keep their hands clean all year long,” said renowned pediatrician and author of more than 40 books on childcare, William Sears, M.D. “Soap and water are not always accessible throughout the school day, so an effective way to keep hands clean and germ-free is to use an antibacterial wipe like Wet Ones® hand wipes, which parents can pack in lunchboxes and book bags.”
In addition to teaching children about clean hands, parents can follow other simple tips to start the new school year off on the right foot. Dr. Sears offers the following five tips to keep students healthy, from brain to body:
Dr. Sears Five Simple Tips:
1. Begin the Day with a Brainy Breakfast: Children who start the day with a “brainy breakfast” that includes protein, fiber-filled carbs, Omega-3 fats and minerals like calcium and iron, do better in school and have fewer sick days.
2. Keep Hands Clean: The first and easiest line of defense against the spread of germs is washing hands often, but when soap and water are not available, antibacterial wipes like Wet Ones® hand wipes are an effective alternative. Wet Ones® antibacterial wipes are proven to be just as effective as gel hand sanitizer in killing 99.99 percent of germs but they also clean away dirt and messes and won’t dry out skin like alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Keep them around the house, in lunchboxes and in pockets.
3. Feed Your Child Immune-Boosting Foods: The best way to boost the immune system is to increase the intake of fruits, vegetables, seafood and yogurt.
4. Keep Little Noses and Sinuses Clear: Germs often settle first in the nose and sinuses, so it’s important to keep kids’ nasal passages clear by either flushing them out with a saltwater solution or loosening secretions with a facial steamer or vaporizer.
5. Keep Your Children Active: Movement mobilizes the immune system. Kids who sit too much – especially indoors – get sick more often. Movement also mellows the mood, as stress depresses the immune system.
Review:
Last school season, my children missed approximately 10 days of school as they became sick especially during the winter months. Given that the school they currently attend doesn't have a whole lot of resources, they rely heavily on donations to get supplies needed for the classrooms. As any parent I would love to do more but unfortunately I can only donate approximately $50 in supplies per calendar year. Although it's not much, I try to do as much as possible as the students needs are important to me.
Thanks to Wet Ones, I was able to send a canister of wipes to school with my children as I know that restroom breaks are very limited. So far they have used them on a daily basis and have managed to not have caught any bugs. After washing their hands I always advise them that if they touch other surfaces to make sure they use the Wet Ones and or a some type of anti-bacterial product for their hands. So far the Wet Ones works great and have been extremely effective so far. The fact they they aren't heavily scented is a huge bonus especially considering my daughter suffers from occasional allergies.
Giveaway:
Mama of 3 Munchkins and Wet Ones has teamed up and would like to give back to Seven deserving classrooms. Each classroom selected will receive 100 Wet Ones Antibacterial Wipes Travel Packs for the new school year. Enter for your chance to win below. Please note that by enter this giveaway you will need to be comfortable by supplying us with the following information below. Your information will not be shared with any third parties and will only be used to send out said prizes.
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Prizing Details: 100 Wet Ones Antibacterial Wipes Travel Packs for your child's Classroom
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