Hand Washing Books

Posted by Elizabeth Yetter Feb 3, 2008

While working at my local hospital I am constantly washing my hands. I wash my hands as soon as I walk into a patient's room and I wash them again after coming in contact with a patient.

I've become so keenly aware of the importance of washing hands, that I've drilled the procedure and its importance into my kids. There are certain times when they know they must wash their hands, such as: before and after eating, after returning from the store, and after playing outside.

There are also books that help reinforce the importance of hand washing.

Wash Your Hands by Tony Ross. Kane/Miller Book Publishers. ISBN-10: 1933605030. Written for ages 4 to 8.

Germs Are Not for Sharing by Elizabeth Verdick. Free Spirit Publishing. ISBN-10: 1575421976. For ages 4 to 8.

Body Buddies Say "Wash Your Hands!" by Leeann Wenkman. Sunrise Publications. ISBN-10: 0967079004. Also for ages 4 to 8.

Bill Nye the Science Guy's Great Big Book of Tiny Germs. Hyperion. ISBN-10: 0786805439. For grades 3 to 7.

The easiest way to get children to start washing their hands is to give them a list of when they should wash their hands. Constant reminders are also sometimes necessary, but at least your children will be healthier for your efforts.