BarfBloggers and others have stressed the importance to wash hands time after time (no, not just the Cindi Lauper song; although it is my favorite in the movie Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion, dance included). It is essential to wash your hands before and after using the bathroom, before and after handling food (which includes eating), and when gardening or playing in dirt.

Amy and Sorenne were playing in the herb garden this afternoon. When they had finished, Amy brought Sorenne into the bathroom and washed both of their hands (shown below). It is especially important to wash a baby’s hands, since they typically put their hands in their mouth and can’t wash on their own. Don’t eat poop goes for people of all ages, including babies.