The first pitter-patter of rain after those scorching summer months can make a person jump up for joy. Applauding grey skies, soaking in the sight of rain-kissed greenery, sipping on piping hot tea, and munching on crisp fritters are a few of the things that make monsoons in India perplexing. For kids, puddles add to the delight. However, everything is not hunky-dory during the rainy months. Waterlogging encourages those pesky mosquitoes to breed, and the humidity leads to several skin issues.
So, to keep yourself, your family and your kids safe during monsoons, follow the tips given below:
Maintaining Hygiene
- Ensure your family drinks boiled water to prevent water-borne diseases during rainy days.
- You must thoroughly wash the fruits as well as veggies prior to cooking for your family.
- Germs enter our bodies through the hands. Ensure that your family members and kids constantly wash their hands with soap and water and use hand sanitizer.
- Advise your family members to keep their nails short and tidy. They are less prone to harbour dirt and germs and are also easy to clean.
- To avoid spreading germs, advise your family members and kids to utilise disposable tissues rather than handkerchiefs.
Baby Care in the Monsoon Season
- Ensure your children wear attires made of thick cotton or light fabrics. Make sure that all of your baby’s clothing, including their shoes, is dry and moist-free.
- Mosquito bites can cause pain in infants and result in red swellings. Fetch a mosquito net to ensure sound sleep. To prevent mosquitoes from entering your bedroom, ensure the windows have mesh.
- Children are also more prone to disease during rainy days. Food poisoning, dengue fever, typhoid, hepatitis, malaria and other infections are just some of the illnesses that are more prevalent during rainy days. Ensure they are vaccinated prior to or during the rainy days to prevent infections.
Superfoods for better immunity during monsoon
Monsoon season increases the likelihood of illnesses due to an increase in the number of infection-causing organisms. Apart from maintaining good hygiene, consuming clean water and avoiding unhygienic food, you can also add superfoods to your family and kids’ diet for better immunity.
- Green tea – treasure trove of antioxidants – can boost the immune system and shield against various infections.
- Yogurt comprises probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that bolster gut health and strengthen the immune system.
- Treasure house of antioxidants as well as vitamin C, and blueberries can aid in protecting the body against illnesses.
Beating cough or common cold during monsoons
- Help your family members from prolonged exposure to rainwater and guide them to stay dry and warm to minimise the risk of catching a cold/flu.
- Avoid direct contact with someone who is coughing, sneezing, or has a fever; it can help you stay healthy. The cold virus can be transmitted through saliva or even by sharing cups with a sick person. Make sure to keep utensils clean.
- Ensure that kids get sufficient sleep, at least six hours a day, to shield them from colds and coughs during the monsoon.
- Prepare turmeric milk or ginger tea for your family and kids, which can keep cold and cough problems at bay.
The rainy days bring their fair share of health issues. Therefore, maintaining hygiene is paramount during the monsoon season. As a parent, it’s important to take proactive measures to safeguard your child’s health during this time. Healthy food for the rainy season comprises ample fluids, fruits and spices, with a monsoon diet plan to boost immunity. See that proper hygiene and sleep practices are followed to safeguard your family members from the scourge of cough and cold.
-Content partner Happiest Health
