Eating off the Floor
Many a parent has fretted over the fact of her little one consuming
every crumb or apparent edible item off the floor, and unless your
floors are filthy dirty, there is little to be concerned about. All
floors contain germs, but not in huge numbers, and not ones that
your baby hasn't been exposed to before.Outdoors though, you may
just have to be that little bit more careful, when allowing your
baby to return a dropped bottle or biscuit to his mouth, as there is
a greater risk in picking up germs in areas where animals, and even
some humans urinate and defecate. Replace, or carefully wash any
toy, bottle or dummy that has fallen to the ground, especially if
the area is damp, as bacteria multiplies rapidly on moist surfaces.
So, to avoid having to make a choice between offering a screaming
baby a dummy that isn't hygienically safe or doing without, always
make sure to carry a selection on outings.
|
