Things that are good.

1, Always keep your child neat and clean.
2, Clip nails carefully and regularly.
3, Wet and soiled diapers should be removed promptly and child cleaned thoroughly.
4, Ensure genitals are clean and dry at all times in order to avoid fungal infection.
5,Care of the scalp is very important.Fungal infections, dermatitis ect can be prevented by proper cleaning.

Things that are not so good.

1, No shaking baby as it can cause brain damage.
2,Don't keep any small articles near the baby.
3, Same goes for sharp or pointed items.
4,Avoid allowing water into ears while in the bath.
5, If a child is coughing or crying a lot don't try to get them to eat.
6,Do not overfeed the baby.
7, Keep any dangerous or toxic substances out of child's reach.
8,Avoid tight clothing.
9, Care should be taken if your baby is on the bed that they do not fall off.
10,Do not give your baby to strangers and avoid close contact with others.
11, Childproof all electrical sockets and wires.
12,Kitchen is a dangerous place for children. Don't leave them alone in the kitchen.
13, Supervise your child the entire time they are in the tub. Keep water level low.
14,Avoid smoking inside the house.
15, Keep pets at a distance (ensure they have received all shots).
16,When the child starts walking ensure you have locked gates on stairs and never allow them to climb the steps.
17, Avoid strong light in the bedroom.
18,When you are travelling don't accept food from fellow passengers.
19, Don't allow a child to crawl in the dirt.
20,If you are sick or someone else is sick stay away from the kids.
21, Avoid areas of pollution, large crowds and hospital wards.
22,Table lamp should not be kept near the kids, this will attract insects at night and cause problems.
23, Never give medicine that has been prescribed for someone else to your child.
24,Medicine which has passed the expiry date should not be used.

Fiona Lohrenz drew on her 10 years experience of running a day care to found ChildCareOnly.com and produce a 'How to Start a Day Care Business' DVD guide: www.startchildcare.com Fiona can be reached at her website: http://www.childcareonly.com