Pre-school | Hygiene & skincare

Who has time to wash hands when you're busy exploring the world? And yet, clean hands are crucial for good health and hygiene. To help your little one get into the hand-washing habit, try these useful strategies.
Make hand-washing a habit

Red, swollen bumps on your baby's bottom? Here's how to tell the difference between nappy rash and other common ailments. Plus, how to treat nappy rash and prevent it from coming back.
What you need to know about nappy rash

Skin Care Check As your child's bladder-control improves, you'll need to change him less often. But that means paying more attention to skin care not less. Your toddler is heading towards his third year of life, and you'll be starting thinking about potty training. So it's particularly important to keep things clean and comfortable down below to prevent him from forming negative associations linked to nappy rash and stinging skin, as these may put him off toilet training.
Read Clothing tips for your growing baby

My son is 20 months old. About six months ago, he began to get very frightened when I bathed him. Now he will take a bath, but cries if I am not kneeling by the bath the entire time. What can I do to ease his fears?
Read What can I do to ease my baby's fear of the bath?

I am concerned about dental care. My 20-month-old daughter has almost a full mouth of teeth and I can't get her to brush, nor will she let me near her mouth with either a toothbrush or a cloth. Is it too soon? If not, what do you suggest?
Read How can I care for my toddler's teeth?

Toddler Teeth Care From the moment your baby's first tooth appeared, teeth brushing became part of the daily routine. Now that your toddler has two little rows to care for, start teaching her about the importance of keeping them clean. Letting her choose the colour of the toothbrush will spark her enthusiasm - and the keener she is to look after those pearly whites, the less likely she is to have dental problems later on.
Read How to look after baby teeth

My daughter has eczema. What can I do to relieve her discomfort?
Read My daughter has eczema. What can I do to relieve her discomfort?

My 2-year-old has dry and sensitive skin. Any time she goes out in the sun she gets dry, red patches all over her face and it hurts to put anything on it. The condition usually clears up in a couple of days. What is it, and what can I put on her skin to prevent it? Could it be eczema? Can you recommend a sunscreen?
Read What are the dry, red patches all over my toddler's face?

My 11-month-old son keeps getting nappy rash even though we give him a bath every night. We use Desitin nappy rash cream and Pampers nappies. What could be the problem?
Read Why does my baby keep getting diaper rash when we bath him every night?

What is the recommended method for cleaning the ears of infants and then toddlers? Can you offer any other hygiene-related information or suggestions?
Read What is the recommended method for cleaning the ears of infants and then toddlers?

We have twin boys, aged 18 months. Neither of them allows us to brush his teeth. The older one's teeth are already starting to decay. We are giving them fluoride every day. What should we do?
Read How can we help our 18-month-old twins care for their teeth?

Does a 2-year-old need a full bath every night or is a sponge bath sufficient?
Read Does a 2-year-old need a tub bath every night or is a sponge bath sufficient?