Hand washing safety for 3-4 years?

1. Teach your child the proper way to wash their hands: Use warm water and soap, lather for at least 20 seconds, making sure to scrub all parts of their hands including between fingers and under nails.

2. Encourage your child to sing a song while washing their hands to ensure they are washing for the recommended amount of time. Some popular options include the ABC song or "Happy Birthday" sung twice.

3. Supervise your child while they wash their hands to ensure they are doing it correctly. Offer gentle reminders and guidance as needed.

4. Teach your child the importance of washing their hands before eating, after using the bathroom, and after playing outside or with pets.

5. Make hand washing fun by using colorful soaps or fun hand washing songs and games.

6. Encourage your child to dry their hands thoroughly after washing to prevent the spread of germs.

7. Be a good role model by practicing good hand hygiene yourself and reinforcing the importance of hand washing to your child.