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jumpinjen
29-01-2010, 03:04 PM
Hi,

i have made a handwashing station for my toddlers to help them be independent. If you would like a look, go to my blog

http://little-blossoms-childminding.blogspot.com/2010/01/handwashing-for-toddlers.html

There is a link for some great handwashing posters too!!

Jen :)

fridaysoff
29-01-2010, 03:15 PM
great idea Jen, looks very appealing. I have laminated picturesand names of our children on ribbon loops on hooksso that I can take them down when not needed and change for different children on different days, older child likes to set it up too. I like your site picture of the muddy hands and green background, I think it works really well :thumbsup:

sarah707
29-01-2010, 03:38 PM
That looks lovely Jen!

It has obviously been carefully thought through and I'm sure it will work well :D

angeldelight
29-01-2010, 03:41 PM
Thats lovely Jen

Well done

Angel xx

Mollymop
29-01-2010, 03:49 PM
Thats lovely. Thanks x

Helen Dempster
29-01-2010, 04:45 PM
That is REALLY nice - well done! What a brilliant idea! :thumbsup:

hello kitty
29-01-2010, 04:59 PM
Love the poster link. Thank you.

loocyloo
29-01-2010, 05:29 PM
lovely. well done.

i love the posters too!

francinejayne
29-01-2010, 06:36 PM
Oh that is so lovely and has given me inspiration for looking at my toddler hand washing facilities. Currently I have a step for little ones to stand at the sink, and I have a hook with lots of little towels on (ikea special!), the child washes their hands, takes a towel, and then puts it in the 'bin' in the corner of the room. It works very well once the child is tall enough, my little one (20 months) still needs a lift up, he's not tall enough even using the step. With your idea he could do it himself. Though I can imagine a very wet floor!

miss mopple
29-01-2010, 06:40 PM
thats lovely :thumbsup:

I have a little sink that hooks over the edge of the bath so they can reach easily. Does the job a treat :)

jumpinjen
29-01-2010, 09:23 PM
thats lovely :thumbsup:

I have a little sink that hooks over the edge of the bath so they can reach easily. Does the job a treat :)


That little sink sounds brilliant.... where did you get it from as I can't fit a handwash stand in my bathroom!!!

jenni:laughing:

Daisy1956
29-01-2010, 09:39 PM
Great idea where can i get the sink to fit onto my bath:)

The Juggler
30-01-2010, 08:30 AM
great blog and website. pics look lovely.

I have a downstairs (mini) loo by my backdoor so I'm lucky.

Pudding Girl
30-01-2010, 09:48 AM
Love the idea :) I am lucky in the I have a downstairs cloakroom but it's set out similarly.

Bit unclear as to what they do with the water afterwards? You mention a big bowl?

miss mopple
30-01-2010, 10:46 AM
here it is- best childminding buy I have made :D

http://www.thebabycatalogue.com/Kids-Wash-Basin/productinfo/BA326/

jumpinjen
30-01-2010, 05:22 PM
Love the idea :) I am lucky in the I have a downstairs cloakroom but it's set out similarly.

Bit unclear as to what they do with the water afterwards? You mention a big bowl?


Hi, yes there is a larger bowl underneath the other bowl that can be pulled out and the children can empty their handwashing water into it themself and push it back under.... just so they complete the process.... i will then tip it away down the sink, easier for them to tip it in the bowl than down the sink.

My kitchen isn't that big and I couldn't get a photo of the whole thing!!

jenni:)

jumpinjen
30-01-2010, 05:23 PM
here it is- best childminding buy I have made :D

http://www.thebabycatalogue.com/Kids-Wash-Basin/productinfo/BA326/


Thank you!! That looks fab!

jenni