Always wash hands before touching food and after using the bathroom, changing diapers or playing with a pet. Wash even more often if you have a cold. Effective handwashing takes soap, water and friction. Rub backs of hands and between fingers, too. Rinse well while rubbing hands together.
Damp hands help bacteria grow.
Protect head, hands and feet with hat, gloves and socks. Wear boots and warm socks for snow play, and don't rely on uninsulated rubber boots for warmth. Apply petroleum jelly, diaper cream or other lubricating cream to exposed areas of the face to prevent chapping. Remember that children become chilled sooner than adults. To Cheryl Davies and Windy Jackson for the donation of clothes.