In order to secure child’s healthy development, having a healthy nutrition and maintaining a desirable level of physical exercise are not enough only by themselves. Following rules of hygiene is also required, so that the likelihood of kids getting sick is limited. It has been proven that frequent hand-washing is an effective way to protect children from infectious diseases, since spreading of diseases at school becomes limited in this way. 17 Regular teeth-brushing fights against caries/dental decay and chewing the food well prevents children from potential choking and also facilitates the process of digestion. 18 Some studies showed that unhealthy habits.