Apps for kids: Teach your child hygiene habits

Posted October 08, 2015 11:00 am

By Chelsey Boutan

Pepi BathCost: $1.99Ages: 5 and underPepi has messy hands, her hair is sticking up, and she has leaves between her teeth. Your child can help Pepi and along the way will learn how to hygienically wash hands, clothes, go to the toilet, and take a bath.

“Did you brush your teeth?” “Make sure to wash your hands.” These are just a few of the daily reminders you give your kids. Reinforce these self-care routines with three iPad apps that teach your child hygiene habits in a fun and interactive way.

Ella's Hand Washing Adventure

Cost: FreeAges: 2 to 6

By helping Ella and her friends, your kids will learn not just how, but also when and why they should wash hands.

Chomper Chums

Cost: Free Ages: 6 to 8

Chomper Chums shows the inside of an animal character's mouth, while your child is brushing. The app makes brushing teeth fun by having your child reach all sections of their teeth by chasing sugar bugs.

Pepi Bath

Cost: $1.99Ages: 5 and under

Pepi has messy hands, her hair is sticking up, and she has leaves between her teeth. Your child can help Pepi and along the way will learn how to hygienically wash hands, clothes, go to the toilet, and take a bath.

Chomper ChumsCost: FreeAges: 6 to 8Chomper Chums shows the inside of an animal character's mouth, while your child is brushing. The app makes brushing teeth fun by having your child reach all sections of their teeth by chasing sugar bugs.

Ella's Hand Washing AdventureCost: FreeAges: 2 to 6By helping Ella and her friends, your kids will learn not just how, but also when and why they should wash hands.

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