Toys are one of the most frequently touched items in classrooms, play areas, waiting rooms and homes. Because children often share toys and sometimes place them in their mouths, germs can spread quickly from one child to another. Common germs found on toys include: • E. coli • Staphylococcus aureus • Cold and flu viruses • Rhinovirus • Norovirus • Hand, foot and mouth disease viruses • Mold and mildew spores These germs can survive on toy surfaces and soft toys, increasing th