It can be hard to get some small children into the habit of taking care all of their various hygiene needs. Of course, you can't give up. You need to do as much as you can in order to help them develop good routines that will lead to good habits. Here are some ways you can do that:

Read Some Books On The Subject

There are some books on the subject of basic hygiene. Then there are books that cover specific hygiene, such as brushing teeth, washing hands, or proper wiping after going to the bathroom. Find the children's book on hygiene that you want to read your kids and make it a fun story to read at bedtime or any time of the day. Pick one book that you will read everyday or pick a couple of different books so you can alternate which ones you are reading.

Lead By Example

If you want your children to have great hygiene, you want to make sure that you also have great hygiene. Practice what you preach and let your little ones watch you brush your teeth, put on deodorant, and wash your hands. Make sure that you are explaining what you are doing while you are doing it. Also, let them know how nice it feels to be clean. This can make them want to follow in your footsteps. You can also have older siblings that your younger kids look up to practice good hygiene in front of them. They might then want to follow the lead of their older brother or sister since they admire them so much. That might be all it takes to get your little kids in the habit of taking care of their personal hygiene.

With those few suggestions in mind, you should find that it is going to be a lot easier for you to get your small children into the habit of taking care of all of their personal hygiene needs. Remember, it might take some time. Some children need more guidance and hand-holding than others. Some might catch on to the new routine and be able to tend to their hygiene needs all on their own thereafter. Other kids might need gentle reminders for a few months or even a year. However, as long as you hang in there and stay consistent, your little ones will eventually get into the habit of taking care of their hygiene needs.