Monsoons are in and along with the merry rain drops, we are bound to get affected with some of the seasonal infections and diseases. Rainy seasons double the risk of your child falling sick as their body is too sensitive to resist the monsoon health hazards.
But if you are aware of these 10 great ways, you will surely be able to shield them against the monsoon health threats. Have a look:
1. Right clothing: To keep your little ones safe from all illness, ensure that their clothing type is appropriate. Get all the possible rain gears like umbrellas, waterproof bags, raincoats, and gumboots that will help him beat the monsoon days.
2. Proper diet: Open foods and veggies stand at high risk of getting contaminated during the rainy season. Make sure that your kids don't eat any street food. Properly wash the fruits and vegetables before use. Berries, pomegranates, litchis etc. make for great fruits of the season while you should avoid feeding them watermelons and muskmelons.
3.Minimize dairy intake: Cut down your dairy intake during the monsoon as dairy products are susceptible of getting infected by germs. Though milk happens to be a complete diet but dieticians advise to keep it at bay in rains, instead opt for curd.
4.Water: Kids must drink plenty of water so that they stay hydrated. Also, see to it that the water is pure and free from germs. Those who don't have a purifier must make it a point to boil the water before drinking.
5. Keep mosquitoes at bay: Mosquitoes become all the more active during monsoons and cause diseases like dengue and malaria. See to it that there is stagnant water around your house. Keep the house clean and don't let water gather at any place where mosquitoes can get a chance to breed.
6. Encourage personal hygiene: You can't be with kids all the time especially when the time they are in school. Encourage your child to maintain self hygiene and tell him about the importance of washing hands before and after eating. Unhygienic conditions can make him an easy target of monsoonal diseases.
7. Playtime Precautions: Monsoons certainly can't be the reason behind locking up your child in the room. You can't deny him from playing but can always see to it that he is playing in a neat and clean environment rather than juggling in the muddy water.
8. Shower after getting wet in rain: No matter how much you load your child with the rain gears, sometimes he or she is likely to get wet in the rains. Ensure as soon as they are back home, you bathe them with mild warm water and don't expose them to cold conditions.
9. Give more multivitamins: Your child's body must have the required resistance power to fight the monsoonal hazards. You can increase his immunity by providing Vitamin C and E pills or foods that are rich in these vitamins. Vitamin E plays a crucial role in cutting down the symptoms of cold virus.
10. Proper sleep: Of the all mentioned points, sleep is also an important factor that will help you keep your child safe from the health hazards monsoon brings along. See to it that the child is getting enough sleep time as a cranky and tired child is more prone to diseases.