Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Hi, I'll tell you some of mine (if you tell me some of yours). I do some of the same things you do. -Wash all fruits and vegetables with soap before serving. -Wash their toothbrushes with antibacterial soap after use. -Spray Lysol spray on the carpets after vacuuming. -Lysol all of our doorknobs on a regular basis (have you noticed how you have to remind the kids who visit to wash their hands after using the bathroom. It is just second nature to my kids) -Lysol the kid's mattresses when I take off their sheets to be washed. -Purchased air cleaners for each of their bedrooms. -Pour vinegar down the drains on a regular basis. -Carry hand wipes everywhere we go and make the kids use them each time we leave a store (or any other place). -Never let them touch toys in waiting rooms, or buttons on elevators, or doorknobs when we are there to open them for them (we are better at keeping our hands away from our faces afterwards -- then we get the hand cleaner out). I know this isn't everything, but it is what I can think of right now. Marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Something I forgot: We go through the 8-packs of paper towels like water. We never use cloth rags or sponges. . .only paper towels that can be thrown away after each use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 I'm SO relieved to live in a world of fellow neurotic parents! To add to Marcia's list: --Each time I cook or bake, I fill the sink half-full with hot, soapy water so I can wash hands (and knives, cutting boards, countertops) during the process. --Use a vegetable scrub brush before cutting cantaloupe and pineapples since mold hides in the tiny crevices; I toss the brush into the dishwasher after using --Replace toothbrushes each time someone finishes a course of antibiotics; we put toothbrushes into the dishwasher once a week (daily is best, but we don't run the dishwasher daily) --Use bleach once a week in the washing machine because you'd be amazed what thrives and carries into your dryer... --Keep vinyl a cover and a padded cover on 's pillow because her dust mite allergy is so bad (the vinyl makes a huge difference; if it tears, immediately we know it by her morning symptoms!) --Use a damp, soapy paper towel to clean the telephone mouthpiece, then spray with Lysol --Wash the tops of all cans with soapy water before opening --Use straws when drinking from juice or pop cans --Don't share eating utensils, cups, straws with anyone. This is a big pet peeve of mine and I'm flabbergasted when I see people share these things! Looking back, I realize that in my presence, my kids always obeyed the " don't share food/utensil rule, " but now that they're older I've caught them being slack. One day I was having dinner at Red Lobster with my daughter and her friend while they were on break between their hostessing duties. They offered each other sips of their fruit drinks, drinking from the same straw! offered me a taste -- then quickly said, " Oh, wait, you have a thing about sharing straws, I'll get another one for you! " While she said this politely and in consideration of " my " rule, it reminded me that once your children venture out, you can only hope they make full use of better judgment. Do any of you remember the time I reported seeing my son's 17-year old girlfriend offer him half her chewing gum -- this was gum she was already chewing! I stood there in speechless shock as my son accepted it, looking at me with a grin on his face. I just gave him " the raised eyebrow look " and left after pointing out the high cost of Vitamin C and antibiotics he'd just finished taking. When I told Barbi McGhee this story, she giggled saying, " Oh, Mom, think about French kissing... " Uh, no thanks; don't wanna go there... Kim kpaynecows@... In a message dated 5/6/01 11:27:11 AM Central Daylight Time, Mks65Roses@... writes: > Hi, I'll tell you some of mine (if you tell me some of yours). > I do some of the same things you do. > > -Wash all fruits and vegetables with soap before serving. > -Wash their toothbrushes with antibacterial soap after use. > -Spray Lysol spray on the carpets after vacuuming. > -Lysol all of our doorknobs on a regular basis (have you noticed how you > have > to remind the kids who visit to wash their hands after using the bathroom. > It is just second nature to my kids) > -Lysol the kid's mattresses when I take off their sheets to be washed. > -Purchased air cleaners for each of their bedrooms. > -Pour vinegar down the drains on a regular basis. > -Carry hand wipes everywhere we go and make the kids use them each time we > leave a store (or any other place). > -Never let them touch toys in waiting rooms, or buttons on elevators, or > doorknobs when we are there to open them for them (we are better at keeping > our hands away from our faces afterwards -- then we get the hand cleaner > out). > > I know this isn't everything, but it is what I can think of right now. > > Marcia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Were you all like this before a child with cf? shannon >From: Mks65Roses@... >Reply-To: cfparents >To: cfparents >Subject: Re: neurotic parents >Date: Sun, 6 May 2001 12:25:03 EDT > >Hi, I'll tell you some of mine (if you tell me some of yours). >I do some of the same things you do. > >-Wash all fruits and vegetables with soap before serving. >-Wash their toothbrushes with antibacterial soap after use. >-Spray Lysol spray on the carpets after vacuuming. >-Lysol all of our doorknobs on a regular basis (have you noticed how you >have >to remind the kids who visit to wash their hands after using the bathroom. >It is just second nature to my kids) >-Lysol the kid's mattresses when I take off their sheets to be washed. >-Purchased air cleaners for each of their bedrooms. >-Pour vinegar down the drains on a regular basis. >-Carry hand wipes everywhere we go and make the kids use them each time we >leave a store (or any other place). >-Never let them touch toys in waiting rooms, or buttons on elevators, or >doorknobs when we are there to open them for them (we are better at keeping >our hands away from our faces afterwards -- then we get the hand cleaner >out). > >I know this isn't everything, but it is what I can think of right now. > >Marcia > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Kim, You mentioned your used bleach once a week in the washing machine. Do you just pour it in on its own and do a short cycle? I use bleach down drains taps etc. but have never thought about the washing machine. Re: neurotic parents > I'm SO relieved to live in a world of fellow neurotic parents! To add to > Marcia's list: > > --Each time I cook or bake, I fill the sink half-full with hot, soapy water > so I can wash hands (and knives, cutting boards, countertops) during the > process. > > --Use a vegetable scrub brush before cutting cantaloupe and pineapples since > mold hides in the tiny crevices; I toss the brush into the dishwasher after > using > > --Replace toothbrushes each time someone finishes a course of antibiotics; we > put toothbrushes into the dishwasher once a week (daily is best, but we don't > run the dishwasher daily) > > --Use bleach once a week in the washing machine because you'd be amazed what > thrives and carries into your dryer... > > --Keep vinyl a cover and a padded cover on 's pillow because her dust > mite allergy is so bad (the vinyl makes a huge difference; if it tears, > immediately we know it by her morning symptoms!) > > --Use a damp, soapy paper towel to clean the telephone mouthpiece, then spray > with Lysol > > --Wash the tops of all cans with soapy water before opening > > --Use straws when drinking from juice or pop cans > > --Don't share eating utensils, cups, straws with anyone. This is a big pet > peeve of mine and I'm flabbergasted when I see people share these things! > > Looking back, I realize that in my presence, my kids always obeyed the " don't > share food/utensil rule, " but now that they're older I've caught them being > slack. One day I was having dinner at Red Lobster with my daughter and her > friend while they were on break between their hostessing duties. They > offered each other sips of their fruit drinks, drinking from the same straw! > offered me a taste -- then quickly said, " Oh, wait, you have a thing > about sharing straws, I'll get another one for you! " While she said this > politely and in consideration of " my " rule, it reminded me that once your > children venture out, you can only hope they make full use of better judgment. > > Do any of you remember the time I reported seeing my son's 17-year old > girlfriend offer him half her chewing gum -- this was gum she was already > chewing! I stood there in speechless shock as my son accepted it, looking at > me with a grin on his face. I just gave him " the raised eyebrow look " and > left after pointing out the high cost of Vitamin C and antibiotics he'd just > finished taking. When I told Barbi McGhee this story, she giggled saying, > " Oh, Mom, think about French kissing... " Uh, no thanks; don't wanna go > there... > > Kim > kpaynecows@... > > In a message dated 5/6/01 11:27:11 AM Central Daylight Time, > Mks65Roses@... writes: > > > Hi, I'll tell you some of mine (if you tell me some of yours). > > I do some of the same things you do. > > > > -Wash all fruits and vegetables with soap before serving. > > -Wash their toothbrushes with antibacterial soap after use. > > -Spray Lysol spray on the carpets after vacuuming. > > -Lysol all of our doorknobs on a regular basis (have you noticed how you > > have > > to remind the kids who visit to wash their hands after using the bathroom. > > It is just second nature to my kids) > > -Lysol the kid's mattresses when I take off their sheets to be washed. > > -Purchased air cleaners for each of their bedrooms. > > -Pour vinegar down the drains on a regular basis. > > -Carry hand wipes everywhere we go and make the kids use them each time we > > leave a store (or any other place). > > -Never let them touch toys in waiting rooms, or buttons on elevators, or > > doorknobs when we are there to open them for them (we are better at keeping > > our hands away from our faces afterwards -- then we get the hand cleaner > > out). > > > > I know this isn't everything, but it is what I can think of right now. > > > > Marcia > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Marcia, Im amazed at our cf clinic they have a box of toys. I couldnt believe it. How many littlies slobber all over them. Yuck! Baxter Re: neurotic parents > Hi, I'll tell you some of mine (if you tell me some of yours). > I do some of the same things you do. > > -Wash all fruits and vegetables with soap before serving. > -Wash their toothbrushes with antibacterial soap after use. > -Spray Lysol spray on the carpets after vacuuming. > -Lysol all of our doorknobs on a regular basis (have you noticed how you have > to remind the kids who visit to wash their hands after using the bathroom. > It is just second nature to my kids) > -Lysol the kid's mattresses when I take off their sheets to be washed. > -Purchased air cleaners for each of their bedrooms. > -Pour vinegar down the drains on a regular basis. > -Carry hand wipes everywhere we go and make the kids use them each time we > leave a store (or any other place). > -Never let them touch toys in waiting rooms, or buttons on elevators, or > doorknobs when we are there to open them for them (we are better at keeping > our hands away from our faces afterwards -- then we get the hand cleaner out). > > I know this isn't everything, but it is what I can think of right now. > > Marcia > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Im not to fussy, especially after reading these post. Maybe I should be more. There's only a few things I do and most of them I learnt from you guys on this list. 1. Put each persons toothpast and brush in their own contaniner. 2. Wash and DRY bath after use, and dont leave damp towels around. 3. Dont share drink bottles, Eilish is very good with this point. 4. Dont let the hairdresser spray her hair with the water bottle, they dip the comb into a glass of water. neurotic parents Recently I have been reading with interest some of the things some of you do make sure things are clean/protect your kids (like only running the dishwasher at night) and I was thinking it might be fun and informative to exchange information on this. I know I do a few things that I am sure the general population would think are neurotic - and maybe they are! Anyway, we might get some good ideas or at least be able to say, " will I may be obsessive, but I am not as bad as.. " Here are some of mine: Rinse Scout's toothbrush after every use with Listerine (or equivalent) Wash all fruits and vegetables with soap - unless they have a throwaway skin like an orange and then wash my hands after handling. Boil nebs in distilled water - so I don't get a mineral powder from hard water on them. Always take my own pen with me, so I don't have to use the one at the store. Use my shirt or coat to open the bathroom door of a public restroom when leaving - have you noticed how many people don't wash their hands? Microwave Scout's lunch meats for a few seconds (not that she gets a lot of them) - I have a thing about listeria. Could I humanly wash my hands any more? I don't think so. Get a new dishrag out after basically every use. I am sure there are more, but that is all I can think of right now! Lori Mom to Scout 2 wCF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Yours is the second post I have received 13 copies ofone of yours. I received 9 copies of anothers. What is happening.It is on CFPARENTS list. LOVE, GRDNMOMBEV Re: neurotic parents Im not to fussy, especially after reading these post. Maybe I should be more. There's only a few things I do and most of them I learnt from you guys on this list. 1. Put each persons toothpast and brush in their own contaniner. 2. Wash and DRY bath after use, and dont leave damp towels around. 3. Dont share drink bottles, Eilish is very good with this point. 4. Dont let the hairdresser spray her hair with the water bottle, they dip the comb into a glass of water. neurotic parents Recently I have been reading with interest some of the things some of you do make sure things are clean/protect your kids (like only running the dishwasher at night) and I was thinking it might be fun and informative to exchange information on this. I know I do a few things that I am sure the general population would think are neurotic - and maybe they are! Anyway, we might get some good ideas or at least be able to say, " will I may be obsessive, but I am not as bad as.. " Here are some of mine: Rinse Scout's toothbrush after every use with Listerine (or equivalent) Wash all fruits and vegetables with soap - unless they have a throwaway skin like an orange and then wash my hands after handling. Boil nebs in distilled water - so I don't get a mineral powder from hard water on them. Always take my own pen with me, so I don't have to use the one at the store. Use my shirt or coat to open the bathroom door of a public restroom when leaving - have you noticed how many people don't wash their hands? Microwave Scout's lunch meats for a few seconds (not that she gets a lot of them) - I have a thing about listeria. Could I humanly wash my hands any more? I don't think so. Get a new dishrag out after basically every use. I am sure there are more, but that is all I can think of right now! Lori Mom to Scout 2 wCF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2001 Report Share Posted May 7, 2001 I always try to run a load of white clothes first (which I bleach). I also make sure I leave the lid to the machine up between loads (so it can dry out in there) and take the cup out that holds the fabric softener - things will start to grow under there, ick. Lori mom to Scout 2 wCF Re: neurotic parents Kim, You mentioned your used bleach once a week in the washing machine. Do you just pour it in on its own and do a short cycle? I use bleach down drains taps etc. but have never thought about the washing machine. Re: neurotic parents > I'm SO relieved to live in a world of fellow neurotic parents! To add to > Marcia's list: > > --Each time I cook or bake, I fill the sink half-full with hot, soapy water > so I can wash hands (and knives, cutting boards, countertops) during the > process. > > --Use a vegetable scrub brush before cutting cantaloupe and pineapples since > mold hides in the tiny crevices; I toss the brush into the dishwasher after > using > > --Replace toothbrushes each time someone finishes a course of antibiotics; we > put toothbrushes into the dishwasher once a week (daily is best, but we don't > run the dishwasher daily) > > --Use bleach once a week in the washing machine because you'd be amazed what > thrives and carries into your dryer... > > --Keep vinyl a cover and a padded cover on 's pillow because her dust > mite allergy is so bad (the vinyl makes a huge difference; if it tears, > immediately we know it by her morning symptoms!) > > --Use a damp, soapy paper towel to clean the telephone mouthpiece, then spray > with Lysol > > --Wash the tops of all cans with soapy water before opening > > --Use straws when drinking from juice or pop cans > > --Don't share eating utensils, cups, straws with anyone. This is a big pet > peeve of mine and I'm flabbergasted when I see people share these things! > > Looking back, I realize that in my presence, my kids always obeyed the " don't > share food/utensil rule, " but now that they're older I've caught them being > slack. One day I was having dinner at Red Lobster with my daughter and her > friend while they were on break between their hostessing duties. They > offered each other sips of their fruit drinks, drinking from the same straw! > offered me a taste -- then quickly said, " Oh, wait, you have a thing > about sharing straws, I'll get another one for you! " While she said this > politely and in consideration of " my " rule, it reminded me that once your > children venture out, you can only hope they make full use of better judgment. > > Do any of you remember the time I reported seeing my son's 17-year old > girlfriend offer him half her chewing gum -- this was gum she was already > chewing! I stood there in speechless shock as my son accepted it, looking at > me with a grin on his face. I just gave him " the raised eyebrow look " and > left after pointing out the high cost of Vitamin C and antibiotics he'd just > finished taking. When I told Barbi McGhee this story, she giggled saying, > " Oh, Mom, think about French kissing... " Uh, no thanks; don't wanna go > there... > > Kim > kpaynecows@... > > In a message dated 5/6/01 11:27:11 AM Central Daylight Time, > Mks65Roses@... writes: > > > Hi, I'll tell you some of mine (if you tell me some of yours). > > I do some of the same things you do. > > > > -Wash all fruits and vegetables with soap before serving. > > -Wash their toothbrushes with antibacterial soap after use. > > -Spray Lysol spray on the carpets after vacuuming. > > -Lysol all of our doorknobs on a regular basis (have you noticed how you > > have > > to remind the kids who visit to wash their hands after using the bathroom. > > It is just second nature to my kids) > > -Lysol the kid's mattresses when I take off their sheets to be washed. > > -Purchased air cleaners for each of their bedrooms. > > -Pour vinegar down the drains on a regular basis. > > -Carry hand wipes everywhere we go and make the kids use them each time we > > leave a store (or any other place). > > -Never let them touch toys in waiting rooms, or buttons on elevators, or > > doorknobs when we are there to open them for them (we are better at keeping > > our hands away from our faces afterwards -- then we get the hand cleaner > > out). > > > > I know this isn't everything, but it is what I can think of right now. > > > > Marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2001 Report Share Posted May 7, 2001 Ours also has this big play structure, which, of course, I don't let Scout play in. You never know who else is there and for what. I lot of the kids in our waiting room are cancer or thyroid patients, but all the CF patients wait there too. They also have toys in the actual rooms - I always bring our own. On Lysol, I use it a lot too, but try to not spray it around Scout. My sister works for the state licensing day cares and she says the health department people she works with don't like Lysol because of some chemical in it. Is it phylene or something like that? Anyway they reccommend cleaning with a diluted bottle of bleach water - just like one tablespoon of bleach to a gallon of water. I think you have to keep it out of the sun and replace it like once a week. I tried this for a while, but it was a pain for me, plus it doesn't get soap scum, etc. It is probably a good idea though for quick wipe downs. Lori mom to Scout 2 wCF Re: neurotic parents Marcia, Im amazed at our cf clinic they have a box of toys. I couldnt believe it. How many littlies slobber all over them. Yuck! Baxter Re: neurotic parents > Hi, I'll tell you some of mine (if you tell me some of yours). > I do some of the same things you do. > > -Wash all fruits and vegetables with soap before serving. > -Wash their toothbrushes with antibacterial soap after use. > -Spray Lysol spray on the carpets after vacuuming. > -Lysol all of our doorknobs on a regular basis (have you noticed how you have > to remind the kids who visit to wash their hands after using the bathroom. > It is just second nature to my kids) > -Lysol the kid's mattresses when I take off their sheets to be washed. > -Purchased air cleaners for each of their bedrooms. > -Pour vinegar down the drains on a regular basis. > -Carry hand wipes everywhere we go and make the kids use them each time we > leave a store (or any other place). > -Never let them touch toys in waiting rooms, or buttons on elevators, or > doorknobs when we are there to open them for them (we are better at keeping > our hands away from our faces afterwards -- then we get the hand cleaner out). > > I know this isn't everything, but it is what I can think of right now. > > Marcia > The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY be construed as medical advice. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS. -------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted May 7, 2001 Report Share Posted May 7, 2001 julie, they have toys at mine too, but, they told me not have jason play with them. (he's only 15 months now) we keep him out the waiting room. They also have toys in the examin rooms, wonder how when he's 3 I going to explain to him not to touch them!! talk about somthing that they can see but, cannot touch! kimberly-jason 15months w/out cf, kalvin 8 w/out > Marcia, > > Im amazed at our cf clinic they have a box of toys. I couldnt believe it. > How many littlies slobber all over them. Yuck! > > Baxter > Re: neurotic parents > > > > Hi, I'll tell you some of mine (if you tell me some of yours). > > I do some of the same things you do. > > > > -Wash all fruits and vegetables with soap before serving. > > -Wash their toothbrushes with antibacterial soap after use. > > -Spray Lysol spray on the carpets after vacuuming. > > -Lysol all of our doorknobs on a regular basis (have you noticed how you > have > > to remind the kids who visit to wash their hands after using the bathroom. > > It is just second nature to my kids) > > -Lysol the kid's mattresses when I take off their sheets to be washed. > > -Purchased air cleaners for each of their bedrooms. > > -Pour vinegar down the drains on a regular basis. > > -Carry hand wipes everywhere we go and make the kids use them each time we > > leave a store (or any other place). > > -Never let them touch toys in waiting rooms, or buttons on elevators, or > > doorknobs when we are there to open them for them (we are better at > keeping > > our hands away from our faces afterwards -- then we get the hand cleaner > out). > > > > I know this isn't everything, but it is what I can think of right now. > > > > Marcia > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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