"Germs"

We are trying very hard to cut down on the spread of germs. The children each have their own sippy cup and each have a separate face cloth...I do not use the same one for them all! Little hands are washed frequently and today especially with the runny little noses being wiped with the back of a hand! The wipe box is being kept pretty close by as well. Chairs and tables are wiped down with disinfectant after each 'sitting', whether it be play, meal, or snack time.
Do you give your child any vitamins or vitamin D drops? It is being recommended by pediatricians and helps your child's immune system. We do not get a lot of sunlight and with the amount of sunblock we do use, most of us are lacking at least vitamin D. My husband and I have found a greater resistance to colds and flu by taking multi-vitamins, vitamin D, and B 12's.
A lot of children do not eat well or are picky eaters so this might be a way to supplement the things they are not getting especially when they go off formula.
Check it out on line and with your Dr.
We do not have sweets and snack is not a 'freezee'. If the weather ever gets hot enough we might conider some real fruit popsicles or frozen raspberries or grapes, which are great alternative. I also keep the children well hydrated with water when they are playing outside on the warmer days. However, our snacks are usually fresh fruit, smoothies, or healthy granola bars with no added colour or chocolate, and as little glucose as possible and sometimes some cheese as well.
During the summer months if/when it is hot we do need a certain amount of salt in our diet, but most of this is achieved from our normal meals. We drink lots of milk and if your child is lactose intolerant we can very easily switch to soy.