https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:23:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-wash-your-los-hands-before-meals-how#post-1419700 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 08:48:55 +0000 Foodnerd81 1419700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only wash them after with a wet paper towel. I kind of figure.... her hands are in her mouth all day, whats the difference if she is putting food on them too? (Obviously, after eating is different since she's a mess). But I agree it's a good idea to get her used to it, since once she's crawling she will probably be getting her hands a lot dirtier anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-wash-your-los-hands-before-meals-how#post-1419693 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 08:41:41 +0000 Smurfette 1419693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Opps! I don't before meals but do after. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-wash-your-los-hands-before-meals-how#post-1419689 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 08:40:03 +0000 mrsbookworm 1419689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This didn't even occur to me - duh! I might try your idea of the bowl of soapy water... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-wash-your-los-hands-before-meals-how#post-1419662 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 08:19:52 +0000 edelweiss 1419662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i don't wash his hands before eating, but that is a very good idea--oops! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-wash-your-los-hands-before-meals-how#post-1419647 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 07:51:25 +0000 Andrea 1419647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, we wash hands before meals and snacks. I buy Method hand soap because it is supposed to be non-toxic. If you start them young, they will enjoy hand washing into toddlerhood. My 13 month old runs to the sink to wash her hands now because she is used to the routine already. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-wash-your-los-hands-before-meals-how#post-1419625 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 07:18:53 +0000 matador84 1419625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just run a washcloth under the faucet to wash his hands off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-wash-your-los-hands-before-meals-how#post-1419623 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 07:17:20 +0000 Cherrybee 1419623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I noticed today that the staff at our daycare run a bowl of warm soapy water for each of the kiddies and help them to wash their hands in it before and then after eating. The kids really enjoyed splashing in the water! </p> <p>I really love that idea and am going to start doing it at home! Up until now, I have just used a baby wipe on her hands after she has finished but now she is beginning to explore finger foods I guess I need to be washing her hands before, too! </p> <p>My only concern now is what soap to put in the water? Hmm. </p> <p>What do you do? </p>