Cuisinart & Family
November 9, 2007 |
by:Lots of new parents fear exposing their babies to germs, but
the truth is that some exposure to germs can make the body more resilient to
certain viruses and allergies. In either event, a sick baby is always a
miserable situation to deal with. Taking a few preventative measures can go a
long way.
It's a losing battle, but what defenses can one use for the
war on germs?
· Germ prevention is literally in your hands.
Be vigilant (and teach your kids to be vigilant in turn) about hand washing
when you get home from the outside world, before meals, after using the
restroom and always before handling a
baby. Be sure it's done right - scrub thoroughly for a slow count to ten to
kill as much bacteria as you can.
· Hand sanitizer is a quick and easy germ
buster for grownups and kids over the age of 18 months. Pop it into your purse
and apply liberally after your child handles the jungle gym, coin-operated
kiddie rides, or ball pits at the mall.
- If someone in your house is sick, spray or wipe the phone, doorknobs, remotes, toys, and other items your children touch throughout the day.
· In the kitchen, wash all utensils and cutting
boards with soap and hot water, and spray counter tops with disinfectant to
prevent salmonella and E. coli.
For babies over a year old, here's a tasty treat made of
bacteria fighting yogurt and berries full of antioxidants - Mother Nature's
immunity boosters!
Berry Good Germ Buster
1 cup organic plain yogurt
½ cup raspberries
½ cup blueberries
½ cup apple juice
Combine yogurt, raspberries and blueberries in Cuisinart PowerPrep Plus 14-Cup Food
Processor. Add 1/2 cup of juice and blend to smooth consistency.
If mixture is too thick, add more juice, one tablespoon at a time, until
you reach the desired consistency. Enjoy!
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