Monday, August 16, 2010

giveaway #2


Back-to-school time is upon us! I can't believe I am sending my baby to kindergarten this year. I am thrilled. But one thing I am not thrilled about is germs.

“Scientists estimate that 80 percent of all infectious diseases are transmitted through hands, so it’s important for children to learn to keep their hands clean all year long,” said renowned pediatrician and author of more than 40 books on childcare, William Sears, M.D. “Soap and water are not always accessible throughout the school day, so an effective way to keep hands clean and germ-free is to use an antibacterial wipe like Wet Ones® hand wipes, which parents can pack in lunchboxes and book bags.”

In addition to teaching children about clean hands, parents can follow other simple tips to start the new school year off on the right foot. Dr. Sears offers the following five tips to keep students healthy, from brain to body:

1. Begin the Day with a Brainy Breakfast: Children who start the day with a “brainy breakfast” that includes protein, fiber-filled carbs, Omega-3 fats and minerals like calcium and iron, do better in school and have fewer sick days.

2. Keep Hands Clean: The first and easiest line of defense against the spread of germs is washing hands often, but when soap and water are not available, antibacterial wipes like Wet Ones® hand wipes are an effective alternative. Wet Ones® antibacterial wipes are proven to be just as effective as gel hand sanitizer in killing 99.99 percent of germs but they also clean away dirt and messes and won’t dry out skin like alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Keep them around the house, in lunchboxes and in pockets.

3. Feed Your Child Immune-Boosting Foods: The best way to boost the immune system is to increase the intake of fruits, vegetables, seafood and yogurt.

4. Keep Little Noses and Sinuses Clear: Germs often settle first in the nose and sinuses, so it’s important to keep kids’ nasal passages clear by either flushing them out with a saltwater solution or loosening secretions with a facial steamer or vaporizer.

5. Keep Your Children Active: Movement mobilizes the immune system. Kids who sit too much – especially indoors – get sick more often. Movement also mellows the mood, as stress depresses the immune system.

Our giveaway today is provided by WetOnes Antibacterial Hand Wipes! One lucky reader will have a WetOnes Antibacterial Hands & Face Wipes Canister sent directly to them. Something so small, but totally worth it. To win just leave a comment! Remember to come back on Monday, August 23rd to see if you won!

Congrats to Jen C! Please contact me so I can have your Wet Ones sent to you!

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

How handy!
- Marie Z.

Suzanne Jeanette said...

I love wet ones! I keep a stash in my car, diaper bag, and purse. My kids get their little hands EVERYWHERE, so these are perfect.

Anonymous said...

I am a germ freek! -Lisa Williams

The Shaft's said...

Always need wet ones! :)

Anonymous said...

Love Wet Ones -Chela W

Vanessa said...

If you saw EVERY cupholder in my car, you'd know that I'm an addict to these things!

Whitney said...

Kids going back to school. A must have!!

Jen C said...

I always have a pack of Wet Ones in my car. jenniferdkilgore@yahoo.com

Amanda said...

We have a new baby coming into the house in 3 weeks! Would love to have these to keep the germs away :)

mandalynne@kc.rr.com

Kathleen Shayan said...

Ali's favorite thing! We try to keep them in each car, the diaper bag and stroller!

Gina said...

Obsessed with Wet Ones! I can't tell you how many of these I go through in my classroom!

Alisha said...

I have these ALL over the place! A must!!