If you provide care for other people’s children, or even just your own, you know how important it is to encourage healthy habits. That being said, many care givers encourage children to wash their hands yet they neglect to wash their own. We all know that children learn best from example, so this important habit should not be overlooked. Not only are you leading by example and encouraging children to learn healthy habits by frequently washing your hands, but you are helping to eliminate all the nasty bacteria that have accumulated on your own hands.

People often forget just how much bacteria can be spread when caring for children. There isn’t much you’re going to come into contact with that hasn’t been touched or handled by a child already. Due to the fact that children share everything and are constantly touching their faces and putting things into their mouths, teaching them to keep their hands clean is vital to keeping them (and you) healthy. Children also use the restroom frequently and we all know how much bacteria is in there. You probably change diapers regularly as well, and those germs are just as dangerous. You may think that the fastest way of keeping hands clean is to use hand sanitizer and while you are right, you should not overlook the importance of hand washing skills.

Hand sanitizer is also not recommended for young children as there have been cases of children licking or ingesting the hand sanitizer, causing them to become very ill. You may argue that you do not have a sink nearby at times to wash everyone’s hands. The easiest solution to this is to purchase a portable sink. A portable sink is affordable and the options are almost limitless to fit your needs and desires. There are even sinks that come in different heights to accommodate even the smallest of hand washers.

There is no need to connect the sink to your plumbing so there is no expensive installation and separate tanks keep the clean water from the waste water. Some options are motion detectors, soap dispensers, and tiered portable sinks. There truly is a portable sink for everyone that will fit in your budget whether you decide to go with the smallest simplest sink or the grandest one that has every option available. However you choose to keep hands clean, just remember that hand washing is a life skill. The earlier you teach the importance of washing your hands, the more likely that it will become a lifelong habit. Just remember to lead by example and soon the children will be proficient hand washers, and that means everyone is healthier.