Rainy season precautions for kids

 

The rainy season is coming and it's time to prepare for it. Children can catch a cold or fever easily during this period. Before the rainy season hits, you should have a plan to protect your kids from these diseases. Here are some tips:

During the rainy season, it’s important to ensure that children eat a healthy, well-balanced diet.

Eating a well-balanced diet is essential for your child’s growth and development. This will help them maintain good health in the long run.

In the rainy season, the weather is often unpredictable and children can be exposed to many illnesses due to an unbalanced diet.

A healthy diet should contain all essential elements such as vitamins, minerals, proteins and fats but it should also include a variety of vegetables, fruits and whole grains as well as lean sources of protein such as poultry or fish.

Good nutritional habits start at home with parents teaching their children proper eating habits from an early age.

Use only boiled water for drinking.

As we all know that during the rainy season, it is very difficult to boil water. So sometimes we have to use bottled water or tap water without boiling it first. This could harm our health because of the chemicals in the plastic bottles and other things that may be harmful for us. We need to drink clean and safe water every day. So make sure your child is using only boiled water for drinking in the rainy season.

Make sure they have an umbrella handy for the unexpected showers.

When you are out with your kids in the rain, it is always better to take an umbrella with you. It will prevent them from getting wet and keep them safe. The best way to keep your child dry is to make sure they have an umbrella handy. These are easy to carry and keep your child dry in case of sudden rains. They come in different sizes so that you can pick one that is comfortable for your child. 

Don't let your child swim in a pond, lake or canal.

In the rainy season, there is more water around and it gets deeper over time. This means that even if you take your child to play in a pond, lake or canal during the rainy season, they may not be able to see their feet when they are near the surface of the water.

If your child cannot see their feet, then they will be at risk of drowning because they will not know how deep it is until it is too late for them to escape from danger.

Check your child's temperature regularly, especially if they are getting feverish or feel very hot.

If your child is getting a fever, they will likely be hot to the touch. You can check their temperature by placing your forefinger between their thumb and index finger. If it's warmer than normal, it's a good idea to take your child to the doctor for medical advice.

For more information, please contact Dr Ajay Prakash, Best Pediatrician in Tirunelveli