The Germ Vine; Preventing A Child's Common Cold

I have worked as a professional 'nanny' since I was 13 years old. I've seen the germ vine up close and personal. I want to share this write with my readers to give an edge on how to prevent, or break the germ vine. The germ vine is long links of how germs are passed through our children while in day care centers, and schools.

Say for instance, little Johnny had been in the rain the night before. When Little Johnny awoke the next morning, sniffing and with a slight cough, his Mother noticed his cough and put her hand to Little Johnny's forhead. Not sensing a fever approaching, she packed his diaper bag and dropped him off at daycare. Little Johnny's coughing worsened, and he coughed throughout every activity he participated in that day at daycare; touching building blocks, and sneezing on his classmates.

The next day, one of Little Johnny's classmates came to school with a runny nose. This was the start of the vine, and before long the daycare will have at least five to six of their students out due to sickness.

In order to 'tame' this vine, be sure to "disinfect" everything in the daycare center: clean toys, door knobs, cribs and mattresses, walls and floor boards. See, small children travel in low areas, and making sure that low areas are clean and protected will help 'tame' bacteria and germs that may accumulate around those areas. I've learned that most small children are very good at finding things that the average adult eye would never notice; small particles on the floors are a easy target for smaller children.

At the end of the day, all toys should be soaked with a bleach and water solution, for at least 30 minutes to an hour; rinsed thoroughly, then dried completely before allowing the children to play or use the toys, and/ or games.

Additionally for me, I generally wash the walls, window coverings, rugs and the office area everyday included in my daily clean-up duties. Simply because I feel that dust builds up, and 'dirt can happen'.

So, if you notice your little one sniffing, or have any signs of a common cold, visit their school/daycare and check the place; you may want to change schools/daycares. But if that is not an option, then you'll need to tighten up on your defenses. Keep your child supplied with hand sanitizer and wipes, and let them know the importance of washing their hands. Other than these options, you can always keep prayer over you and your family! Stay Blessed and healthy.