footsteps12 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Hi I would like to start using hand gel for parents and children when they enter the setting, like you do when you come into the doctors surgery. I was wondering if anyone already did this in their setting and if so could they recommend a supplier. I am looking to keep the cost as low as possible! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tish501 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Home Bargains for us at mo....99p with a plunger....so much easier with 30 children lined up to come in ....they sre so used to it now...its good to see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 if you are going to do this please make sure that the gel is a no alcohol gel. Can I ask why you feel this is necessary? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Yes I'm interested to know this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargrower Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Me too! Do you have a child with suppressed immunity or similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tish501 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 30 children coming in from outside,30 hats,30 coats,60 gloves,2 sinks and dinner on the table waiting means we can get their hands all clean in a few minutes instead of waiting while 3 go into toilet at a time to wash their hands....normal times they wash their hands with soap and water....is non alcohol.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footsteps12 Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Hi Currently undertaking ITERS quality assessment. Under health it has been shown that good hygiene practices reduces infection in settings. One aspect of this is for a hand gel to be in the entrance hall the same as when you enter the doctors surgery. I have to say I was sceptical but the results are and well worth the effort. If it means less bugs going around and less sick children and staff count me in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynned55 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 We struggled to find a non alcohol one that was reasonably priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 We use baby wipes for hand washing before snack and lunch , antibacterial suppresses immunity and IMO a bit of dirt don't hurt! Good teaching of personal hygiene , coughing into elbows not hands ,unfortunately a lot of this gets lost at school as I have been horrified when going into infants toilets . But each to their own , we practise good hygiene but won't be going down the spray before you stay route . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel10 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Please don't use hand gel on any children with sore hands / cuts etc. Or adults for that matter. I've suffered from dermatitis for years and cannot even think about using any of the gels even when my hands are not too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I thought ITERS/ECERS promoted handwashing with soap and water? :1b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildflowers Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 We struggled to find a non alcohol one that was reasonably priced. We buy from Gompels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynned55 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 To be honest we don't use that much hand gel. I thought like Hali that hand gel was no substitute for hand washing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsp Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Soap and warm water for us. We do have some alcohol free hand gel but mainly for one adult <_< . We have used it when children are mastering that last skill of toileting training (bottom wiping! :wacko: ) Quick squirt once they have washed their own hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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