Hygiene and cleaning

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When working with babies a high level of hygiene needs to be maintained to reduce the spread of illness and germs.

As well as safety, health and hygiene are also very important when caring for children. To prevent the spread of infection, illness and disease from child to child, Susan needs to follow some simple procedures for cleaning and sterilising equipment in the 0 – 2 years room.

Cleaning and sterilising baby bottles

Throughout the day Susan needs to clean and sterilise utensils, bottles and toys. Read through the resource below for more information.

Cleaning and sterilising bottles

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Below are the six steps to sterilising using a sterilising system. Put the steps in order by clicking on the up or down arrows. When you're ready to check your answer, click Check Answers.

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Daily cleaning tasks

At the end of each day, Susan must also complete certain cleaning duties. Read through the resource below for further information.

Daily cleaning tasks