Caregiving

Caregiving Providing Care and Support to Children.

The best way to be healthy is to take good care of one’s health. Health care includes the observance of proper hygiene and cleanliness. Strive to be clean and healthy mentally and physically. Being clean and healthy enhances one’s personality. Personal hygiene should be done regularly until they become part of one’s daily routine. HYGIENE PRACTICES AND GROOMING.

Taking a bath daily ● This eliminates dirt and odor. ● Bathing stimulates blood circulation. ● When bathing a child, use the following: ○ Small towel for scrubbing ○ Mild bathroom soap and shampoo ○ Nail brush to clean the fingernails/ toenails ○ Clean towel to wipe and dry the body. HYGIENE PRACTICES AND GROOMING.

Hair Care ● It is said that hair is one’s crowning glory. ● Shampoo the hair twice or thrice a week. ● Brush your hair before and after bath to avoid tangles. ● Brush your hair from the scalps to the tips of the hair to distribute natural oil in the hair. ● Let hair dry naturally; do not use hair drier. HYGIENE PRACTICES AND GROOMING.

Facial Care ● Clean nose and ears using clean cotton bud. Insert lightly and rotate the bud carefully; do it twice or thrice a week. ● When one’s eyes are tired, try covering them with the palm for 1 minute and a minute after every 2 hours of continuous reading. This is to block the light from entering the eyes. HYGIENE PRACTICES AND GROOMING.

Nail Care ● Always make sure that nails are well-trimmed and clean. ● Wash your hands before and after eating, after using the bathroom, and after work/ play. ● When trimming, cut them straight across to avoid ingrown nails. HYGIENE PRACTICES AND GROOMING.

Tooth Care ● Brush teeth after every meal. Use a soft toothbrush to brush teeth in, up, down, and circular motion to remove food particles. ● Avoid foods that are very sweet, fatty, and salty. ● Use dental floss to remove food particles in between teeth. ● Drink water after eating to wash away remaining food particles and keep the mouth fresh. HYGIENE PRACTICES AND GROOMING.

Skin Care ● Eat the right kind of foods, especially glow foods. ● Drink 8 glasses of water daily. ● Wash your face with mild soap and water upon waking up and before going to bed. ● Avoid sun exposure from 9am to 4pm. ● Use mild sunblock to protect the skin. ● Have at least 8 hours of sleep daily. HYGIENE PRACTICES AND GROOMING.

● After bathing the child, clean the bathroom and leave the room tidy. ● Brush your comb with soap and water to remove in-between dirt. ● Toothbrush should be rinsed thoroughly after use and glass used should be washed with soap and water. REGULATIONS ON SAFETY, HEALTH, AND HYGINE.

● Wash feeding utensils after use with soap and water. ● Change socks and undergarments everyday. Wash them after used if needed. ● Wash clothes properly with detergent soap and plenty of water for rinsing to look and smell clean. REGULATIONS ON SAFETY, HEALTH, AND HYGINE.

1. Inadequate water supply 2. Improper toilet facilities 3. Poor garbage management 4. Inadequate vector control 5. Polluted surroundings 6. Poor housing 7. Lack of drainage 8. Improper food preparation and handling 9. Malnutrition 10. Unavailability of health centers 11. Ignorance and lack of education SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE.

Bathing Paraphernalia and Toiletries ● Small towel for scrubbing ● Mild soap and shampoo to remove dirt ● Nailbrush to clean fingernails and toenails ● Towel to wipe the body dry ● Powder and lotion to minimize perspiration and bad odor ● Clean clothes to wear after bathing CHILDREN’S PARAPHERNALIA TO THEIR TYPES AND USES.

Grooming Kit ● Brush or comb to distribute natural oil in your hair ● Hairpin to hold the hair in the desired style ● Nail Cutter ● File and towel to trim nails ● Push cuticles ● Small towel to wipe face when feeling sticky with sweat and dirt CHILDREN’S PARAPHERNALIA TO THEIR TYPES AND USES.