Babies And Germs
Author: Linda Brown

Nobody wants to spend their day throwing up, yet food poisoning
is one of the most common causes of illness in the United
States.  However, it can be prevented more easily than any
other illness.  Your baby is of very vulnerable to germs and is
completely dependent upon your cleanliness and care for their
health. To keep your baby safe, take the following advice:

1.  Wash your hands before handling any of your baby's food or
dishes.  Babies are very susceptible to germs. Though you may
consider washing your hands common sense, many parents forget.

2.  Before opening a baby food jar, run the lid under water or
wash the dust off with a damp cloth.

3.  Do not feed your baby his or her baby food directly from
the jar.  When the spoon goes from the baby's mouth to the jar,
enzymes and bacteria from the saliva cause the leftover food to
spoil faster. Essentially they digest the food. You may feed
from the jar, however, if is the last meal from that jar.

4.  If you taste your baby's food, make sure you use a clean
spoon each time.  As stated above, your saliva can cause the
food to spoil.

5.  If you accidentally open your baby's food with a rusted
can-opener then throw it away immediately.  Use only clean,
non-rusted can-openers.

6.  If you are feed your baby fruits and vegetables, be sure
that you peel them completely in order to keep your baby from
digesting topical toxins like pesticides. Even if you buy
organically grown foods you should at least wash them.  While
organic foods may be healthier, they are not immune to getting
germs on them.

7.  Eventually your doctor will give you the green light for
feeding your baby egg whites. When that time comes, be sure to
cook the eggs thoroughly in order to avoid salmonella.

8.  Always store all forms of baby food jars away from heat and
especially the stove.  The area you store the food should be
cool and dry.

There are many steps you can take to help keep your baby safe
and healthy. Make sure you follow them--you never want to be
the cause of making your baby sick.


About The Author: Linda Brown contributes articles to several
web sites, including http://lutok.com and
http://web-healthy.com