Your child will not shy away from bringing home all sorts of microbes and viruses that cause colds, flus and stomach upsets. Kids love cuddles, shaking hands, chewing anything they can lay their hands on and crawling on dirt. The good news is that containing their germs is possible and you can protect yourself and the rest of your family from falling ill each time your child drags in disease causing germs. Below are proven tips from the finest Arlington family clinic.

The majorities of kids cannot be described as generous though this should not fool you. They will gladly share viruses and bacteria, especially during those moments when they are not feeling well. A study conducted recently by the University of Arizona showed that women with kids fall sick three times more than those without small kids. Yes, your sneezing, sniffing loved one is in most cases responsible for getting you sick.

For you to protect yourself, you must spend plenty of time at the sink. Washing your hands regularly with quality antiseptic soap will reduce your odds of getting infected by your kids illness by about 50%. Make a point of taking at least 20 seconds to do a thorough job and also use a quality alcohol-based hand sanitizer right after.

Your hand sanitizer should be your knight in shining armor. Stock the product everywhere, including in your bag and on a hard to reach area within your ailing kids room. Children have a talent for sneezing on their moms just when a sink is not nearby. Your sanitizer will help you squish the germs before they make you sick.

If your little champ is sneezing and sniffing, he or she should not set foot in the kitchen. When the countertops or tables get contaminated, this means that everyone in your household will also be at risk of getting sick. Older kids are able to personally take the necessary precautions, though you may not want to trust them to roam around food storage areas, including the fridge.

It is a good idea to do your kids laundry using hot water. This will help kill the disease causing microbes. Using hot water is not environmentally friendly, though even Mother Nature will understand that you are desperately trying to protect yourself and your loved ones. Use chlorine on whites and chlorine-free, colorfast bleaches on garments that are dark colored.

The garments of an ailing child are germy. After all, he or she may have sneezed on the garments and perhaps even used them as handkerchiefs. When doing laundry, do not touch delicate areas like your nose, eyes or mouth. Also disinfect your machine after use by running a hot cycle with some bleach.

Some measures sound extreme, obsessive or even unnecessary. However, they are necessary if you are tired of coming down with something each time to try nursing your sickly baby. To further protect yourself, temporarily limit cuddles, prohibit sharing and even invest in plenty of disinfectant that you can use to clean frequently touched areas such as doorknobs, remotes and toilet handles.