OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaTaking a bath or shower washes away the sweat, dirt, and germs that build up on your skin throughout the day! Warm water and a little bit of soap help clean your whole body. Keeping your skin clean helps it stay healthy and comfortable.
Use soap and gently scrub all over, from your neck and arms all the way down to your toes. Some kids like baths because they can play with toys in the water, and some kids like showers because they are quick. Either way works great — just make sure you rinse off all the soap when you are done!
Keeping your skin clean helps prevent rashes or itchy spots. Washing away sweat and dirt keeps your skin healthy and helps you smell fresh. After you dry off with a clean towel, you will notice how great and comfortable your skin feels!
- Your skin is the biggest organ in your whole body!
- Ancient Romans loved taking baths so much that they built giant public bathhouses where hundreds of people could bathe.
- Hot water opens up your pores to help wash away even more dirt!
