Keeping newborns and children under 5 years clean and safe

Tips and information

• Wash caregiver’s and children’s hands, such as before preparing and eating food, and after using the toilet
• Use safe and clean water
• Avoid going to the toilet in the open and disposing of human waste in the open
• Store food safely and use clean utensils
• Keep the home and baby’s clothing as clean as possible to protect from infection
• Store unsafe and toxic substances safely out of reach of children
• Keep the outdoor areas around the home clean
• Secure open waters such as pools, wells and ponds so children cannot access them
• Keep the home free of smoke from tobacco, cooking and heating