Cleaning a Child's Excrement in Front of a Mezuzah
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Question
Is it permissible to clean a child's excrement in front of a mezuzah?
Answer
The mezuzah case should be sealed, and if it is transparent, one should stand between the mezuzah and the child.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 276, Taz, Sif Katan 5
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