Shaping proper care habits in children

Child care is much more than just changing diapers and bathing. Shared moments during care are also an expression of concern and a great opportunity to strengthen bonds and establish contact. A conscious approach to the topic can be a crucial moment in building emotional bonds. Taking care of hygiene and proper skin care of a child is also an important element in shaping appropriate habits from an early age. How to start so that this process is both effective and enjoyable for the little one?

What does conscious child skin care involve?

When thinking about child care, parents’ first associations usually include daily duties, such as changing diapers, bathing, or dressing the little one. Although these activities seem routine, especially at the beginning, they are more than just taking care of hygiene. They are important moments of closeness, tenderness, and full attention directed at the child. A conscious approach to care can build bonds and develop a sense of independence. Through conscious care, parents teach the child respect for their own body, thereby shaping in them care habits and teaching them to take care of themselves. An extremely important aspect of infant care, from the first moments after birth, is the parent’s awareness of the fundamental importance of the type, quality, and intensity of mutual contacts, that is, touch. The sense of touch and tactility at the moment of a child’s birth is not yet fully developed, although it is one of the most mature systems of the child’s body at this time. The immaturity of this system makes the newborn and infant completely defenseless beings, totally dependent on the care of their guardians. Touch and closeness to the parent are among the most important characteristics of raising a child. Therefore, it is tender and conscious care of the newborn that helps to create closeness with parents and gives the child a sense of security. It also helps in creating proper care habits from the first days of the child’s lif

How to teach a child proper hygiene?

The first step in shaping proper care habits is to answer the question: when to start using children’s cosmetics? As mentioned earlier, gentle care treatments should be introduced from the earliest moments of the baby’s life. This way, hygiene will be an integral part of everyday life for the child. The sooner care and hygiene rules become habitual for children, the easier it will be to incorporate them into daily routine when the little one becomes more independent. Start by explaining why taking care of hygiene is important and introduce a few key rules that the child can implement on their own.

Basic principles of child hygiene

Remember, teaching hygiene rules is a process that requires patience and consistency. Regular reminders and building healthy habits from an early age help children maintain good hygienic practices throughout their life.

• Washing hands before eating – Introducing the habit of washing hands after coming home, after playing, and before eating is a key element of hygiene care. You can encourage the child to wash their hands with scented soap in a colorful package. Our gentle hand wash foams with raspberry or blueberry scent work great. A colorful bottle with a convenient pump and fragrant foam will make hand washing not a tedious duty for the child, but great fun.
• Oral hygiene – Oral hygiene should be taken care of from the first tooth, introducing the habit of brushing teeth. A colorful, glowing electric toothbrush and high-quality toothpaste can be useful tools in the process of learning to care for oral health. When choosing toothpaste for children, it’s important to pay attention to the flavor that encourages daily care. In our offer, you’ll find two toothpastes for children – with fluoride, with a gentle mint flavor, and without fluoride, with a blackcurrant flavor. This is also the perfect moment to plan the first preventive visit to the dentist to familiarize the child with regular dental visits from an early age.
• Taking care of skin cleanliness – Encourage your little one to bathe daily, creating a pleasant atmosphere in the bathroom. You can throw bath toys into the tub, such as colorful ducks. Also, take care of the fragrant foam, for example, using SYLVECO Bath Foam for children 3+. This way, bathing will be a real joy for the little one.
• Taking care of the cleanliness of clothing and underwear – The rules of child’s personal hygiene should also include taking care of the outfit. Teach the little one that underwear should be changed daily and hint at how to recognize when clothes need to be changed. Allow the child to make decisions about choosing their outfit independently.

Tips for parents

It’s also worth talking to your child about the importance of taking care of their body. Hygiene education can be conducted in a fun way and adapted to the age of the little one. Showing why washing hands is important or why not to share a toothbrush with others are key elements of educating a child about proper hygiene. Remember that children often imitate the behaviors of their parents, both in interactions with other people, gestures, speech, and in general behavior. If the little one sees that parents place great importance on maintaining cleanliness, it will be easier for them later to follow hygiene rules independently. Therefore, it’s worth washing hands together before a meal and after coming back home, or brushing teeth together.

Also, leave space for the child to observe – if you don’t want the little one to be in the bathroom while you’re taking a shower, leave the door open while washing your face, hands, feet, etc., so the child sees that you don’t only demand hygiene from them but also take care of it daily.

Remember that children understand practice better than theory, so try to shape habits through play and experience. Incorporating elements of play into daily care rituals can make the child happily engage in these activities. Fun bath foams, colorful toothbrushes, or gentle soaps with pleasant scents are great ways to interest the little one.

Remember, proper skin care of children from the first moments of life is an investment in good habits for the future. In our offer, you will find natural cosmetics for the care of the youngest, including care for sensitive skin as well as washing children’s hair. With them, you will provide your little one’s skin with natural ingredients that are gentle in action, and the care will be not only safe but also enjoyable for your darling.