Toys
Did you know that your child’s favorite stuffed animal or toy could be a breeding ground for pinworms? That’s right. Those cuddly creatures that little ones can’t get enough of could be harboring these tiny parasites. But don’t worry because there are some simple steps to take to prevent this from happening.
Toys are often contaminated with pinworm eggs because they’ve been handled by infected children who have not washed their hands properly after using the toilet. A stuffed animal’s warm, dark environment is also ideal for pinworm larvae to develop into adults.
If a child has a pinworm infection, it’s important to launder their bedding and clothing in hot water and vacuum their mattress to remove any eggs that may be present. It’s also important to clean their toys with hot water and soap to prevent the spread of infection. It is also crucial to wash a child’s bottom with warm water and soap every day. This will help remove any eggs that may be on a child’s skin. It is also important to keep a child’s fingernails short, so they cannot scratch their bottom and then put their hands in their mouth.
