Ways to Prevent Children from Sickness in Erratic Weather
Jumat, 13 Maret 2020
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Erratic weather can make a child's body vulnerable to diseases, such as coughs, colds, or asthma. Now, so that this does not happen to the Little One, Mother must know the right preventative steps so that children do not get sick easily.
The weather is increasingly changing makes the body have to adjust to the ambient temperature in a fast time. Plus, weather changes can also affect the quality of the water we use daily.
In dry and hot weather, water tends to become more turbid. The air we breathe also contains more dust and dirt which can have a bad effect on the body.
Meanwhile, when it rains frequently, water becomes more easily contaminated with bad microorganisms. That is the reason, erratic weather can make the immune system weakened and more susceptible to disease.
No less important, make it a habit to wash your hands, especially before and after eating, after touching animals, after using the toilet, and after coughing or sneezing. Mother also needs to maintain the condition of the house always in a clean state from dust and not damp, especially the bedroom and children's playroom.
Mother doesn't need to take her to the gym. Simply invite the Little One to actively move, for example by playing basketball, swimming, or just playing chase. If you want, you can also teach her sit-ups or push-ups to exercise muscle strength.
If your child can already eat, make sure he gets a colorful intake of fruits and vegetables. Vitamins in fruits and vegetables, such as vitamins A and E, play an important role in warding off various diseases.
In addition, Mother can also give milk as an additional. Choose milk that contains complete nutrition, from fat, especially omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, protein, prebiotics, to vitamins and minerals that are good for children's immune system.
The content of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in milk has been shown to increase the strength of a child's immune system in fighting or preventing disease. In addition, prebiotics, such as inulin, FOS, and GOS, are also believed to prevent children from various digestive diseases, especially digestive infections.
So that the Little One is not bored, Mother can try to be creative to serve interesting dishes for the Little One every day, by combining various types of healthy food.
Don't forget to always pay attention to the cleanliness of food ingredients, water for cooking, cooking utensils, and eating utensils used by children. Also make sure the source of drinking water and water for bathing and washing at home is maintained clean.
Changing weather can indeed bring a variety of diseases. So that children are not easily sick when the weather is uncertain, maintain endurance by providing adequate nutrition and teaching healthy habits. However, if your child is still easy to get sick or difficult to recover when sick, you should consult a doctor, Mother.
The weather is increasingly changing makes the body have to adjust to the ambient temperature in a fast time. Plus, weather changes can also affect the quality of the water we use daily.
In dry and hot weather, water tends to become more turbid. The air we breathe also contains more dust and dirt which can have a bad effect on the body.
Meanwhile, when it rains frequently, water becomes more easily contaminated with bad microorganisms. That is the reason, erratic weather can make the immune system weakened and more susceptible to disease.
Steps to Prevent Children from Sick when Uncertain Weather
A strong immune system can protect children from viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites that cause disease. So that the immune system is maintained and able to fight various diseases, the following are steps you can do:1. Familiarize children to maintain cleanliness
Maintaining cleanliness is an effective way to prevent disease. Teach your child to maintain cleanliness by bathing regularly, cutting nails, and using footwear when leaving the house.No less important, make it a habit to wash your hands, especially before and after eating, after touching animals, after using the toilet, and after coughing or sneezing. Mother also needs to maintain the condition of the house always in a clean state from dust and not damp, especially the bedroom and children's playroom.
2. Encourage children to exercise regularly
Not only makes muscles and bones become stronger, regular exercise is also proven to increase endurance in children. Therefore, encourage your child to exercise regularly at least 60 minutes a day and be a good example for him.Mother doesn't need to take her to the gym. Simply invite the Little One to actively move, for example by playing basketball, swimming, or just playing chase. If you want, you can also teach her sit-ups or push-ups to exercise muscle strength.
3. Make sure the child sleeps enough
Sleep deprivation or poor sleep quality can reduce the production of cytokines which act as an antidote to infection and inflammation. Therefore, make sure your child is getting enough sleep, yes, Mother. The ideal sleep time for children aged 3-5 years is 10-13 hours per day, while for children aged 6-13 years is 9-11 hours per day.4. Give children nutritious food
Nutrition in food can maintain health and improve children's endurance, especially when the weather is uncertain. If your baby is still a baby, make sure he gets exclusive breastfeeding.If your child can already eat, make sure he gets a colorful intake of fruits and vegetables. Vitamins in fruits and vegetables, such as vitamins A and E, play an important role in warding off various diseases.
In addition, Mother can also give milk as an additional. Choose milk that contains complete nutrition, from fat, especially omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, protein, prebiotics, to vitamins and minerals that are good for children's immune system.
The content of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in milk has been shown to increase the strength of a child's immune system in fighting or preventing disease. In addition, prebiotics, such as inulin, FOS, and GOS, are also believed to prevent children from various digestive diseases, especially digestive infections.
So that the Little One is not bored, Mother can try to be creative to serve interesting dishes for the Little One every day, by combining various types of healthy food.
Don't forget to always pay attention to the cleanliness of food ingredients, water for cooking, cooking utensils, and eating utensils used by children. Also make sure the source of drinking water and water for bathing and washing at home is maintained clean.
Changing weather can indeed bring a variety of diseases. So that children are not easily sick when the weather is uncertain, maintain endurance by providing adequate nutrition and teaching healthy habits. However, if your child is still easy to get sick or difficult to recover when sick, you should consult a doctor, Mother.
