The time has come. Winter is here. And it’s not just a month of Christmas, vacations, or parties but a great threat to the kids as well.
Kids are fun-loving and always enthusiastic. But this might create problems for them sometimes. Kids don’t have that much of a strong immunity like adults. So, they are easily prone to cough and cold, fever, and other diseases this winter.
This might create a great problem not only for the kids but for the parents as well. Parents really feel a tough time keeping their children healthy during the winter season.
But now is the end of this problem. Here we talk about some of the most effective tips every parent should follow to keep their kids healthy. Come, let’s take a look.
The Steps Every Parent Should Follow
- Restrict Outgoing and Dress Properly-
The first step to prevent the cold is to avoid the cold. Don’t let your child go out too much to cold. Try to keep them in a warm and cozy temperature. If riding on a bike or car, don’t let them sit near the window or keep the window closed.
When going out, always dress them properly with winter clothes. Give them extra layers of clothing compared to an adult in the same condition of weather. Give extra attention to their ears and feet. These two are very places in their body. Cover these two places with proper caps and socks.
- Cleanliness is Mandatory–
Cleanliness is always mandatory for every one of us. It is even more important for the kids during the winter.
Winter is a great time for viruses to grow. And as kids are not so immune compared to adults, they are more vulnerable to those viruses. Which might cause them common flu, fever, allergies, and many more.
Always keep your child clean. Give them a proper bath with soaps and shampoos. Sanitize them well every time they go out. Wash their hand frequently, especially before having food.
You might not know but a toothbrush is a great home for germs and viruses. They live in the bristles which in turn causes infections or illness to your child. So, don’t use a single toothbrush over a long period of time. Buy your kid a new one every month and change the brush immediately when they get sick.
- Provide More Immune-Boosting Foods-
Foods are the main source of energy and immunity to our body. The better foods you provide with your child, the better their immunity will grow. And more the immunity, the lesser the diseases. Give them more vitamin, protein, nutrient-rich foods.
Seasonal vegetables and fruits are a great source of nutrients and vitamins. Fruits contain Vitamin C which develops a better immune system. Most of the fruits and vegetables contain Vitamin A, C, E, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Zinc, and many more.
Try to Add These Foods to Your Child’s Diet–
Meat– First of all, meat tastes good. So, no problem for your child. Meat is a huge source of protein, Zinc, and Selenium. Meat helps our body in several ways. It increases brain function, helps muscle grow, keeps our body heat, and builds the immune system.
Fruits for Vitamin C- oranges, apples, grapes, pomegranates, strawberries, etc.
Garlic- It is a great tool to boost the immunity system. Garlic contains allicin that fights against bacteria and infections.
Including these things in your kid’s diet will give him a better resistance power to the illness. To know about a proper diet for your child you can ask the experts as well through platforms like Quora. Ask, answer, and even you can earn money through this platform. Learn about the quora partner program.
- Breast-Feeding Newborn Babies-
If you have a newborn baby then your responsibility to keep him healthy this winter is even tougher. One of the most effective and powerful ways to build your baby’s immune system is breast-feeding.
God has designed the mother’s physiology in such a beautiful way, that breastfeeding is a major tool to trigger their child’s immunity and to protect them from illness. In fact, a breastfeeding mother’s body is able to create antibodies that are beneficial for her child’s immune system.
So, in case you have a newborn baby, breastfeeding is a must this winter.
- Get Enough Sleep –
Sleep is a great factor for small babies and kids to grow a better immune system. Not only the child, but every human needs a certain amount of sleep every day. Sleep helps our body to relax and heal.
Sleep time requirements according to the age-
> less than 1 year = 12 to 18 hours a day
> 1 to 3 years = 12 to 14 hours a day
> 3 to 5 years = 11 to 13 hours a day
> 5 to 10 years = 10 to 11 hours a day
Conclusion – There are no limits of precautions that you can take for the betterment of your child but these are the most basic and essential ones. We can see articles on social platforms published by various pages. You can also join those groups or like the pages to learn about more tips. Thanks to one of those many pros of social media.
Above are the 5 most effective and essential tips every parent should follow this winter.
Author Bio –
Mashum Mollah is a tech entrepreneur by profession and passionate blogger by heart. He is on a mission to help small businesses grow online. He shares his journey, insights, and experiences at Blog Stellar & Search Engine Magazine. If you are an entrepreneur, digital marketing professional, or simply an info-holic, then this blog is for you.
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