Healthy Habits-Hands Patch Program®

MakingFriend Patch Program®Girl Scout Healthy Habits Hand Washing Fun PatchThis 2″ iron-on embroidered patch is part of our Patch Program®.

Washed My Hands Patch Program® will know when and how to wash their hands properly. For this patch discuss with girls what to do when soap and water isn’t readily available.

  • It’s important to know that hand sanitizers are not a substitute for hand washing. They may not work on hands that have visible dirt or grease on them. They can help reduce the number of germs but they will not remove every type of germ. Have the girls read the directions on a bottle of hand sanitizer and practice applying making sure they cover their hands and fingers fully. Reinforce with the girls that even if they used hand sanitizer, they should go and wash their hands with soap and water as soon as they are able.
  • Baby wipes are not designed to remove germs. These should be used only if nothing else is available and washing with soap and water should be done when possible.

Plastic Canvas Tissue Holder.