Bath Room

1. Children should have a stool so they can reach the sink and toilet.

2. Toothbrush and toothpaste should be easy to use and reach.

3. A small basket with necessary items for simple hygiene can be placed on a cabinet shelf so the child can reach and use it.

4. Helping to clean the bathroom is necessary for the child to take ownership in what belongs to them.

5. Bathtub toys should be organized in containers so the child can easily put them away or take them out.

Continue with the same ideas as for the young child but give the child increasing independence in the bathroom.

A daily checklist of hygienic care can be added to the environment:

Brush teeth
Wash face
Take a bath
Wash hair
Etc.

As children approach puberty; they need lessons in proper hygienic care.

Other supplies may need to be added to their "kit" in the bathroom. Deodorant, pads for girls, etc.

By this age, children should be able to manage their own bath and care.

A checklist is still helpful or a set of 3X5 cards with each task written on one card as a reminder.