Playground sandbox can be breeding ground for germs

Kids love to play in sandboxes, and it helps them develop motor and social skills.But have you ever considered what kind of germs might be lurking in that communal sand?Sandboxes can be breeding grounds for bacteria, parasites and other infectious germs, whether brought in by animals using them as litter boxes or by kids interacting with other kids, researchers say.Dr. Marc Siegel, a professor of medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City, describes sandboxes as "swimming pools with