Children often have a low immunity as compared with adults and are easily susceptible to some common winter illnesses such as cough and cold, skin rashes, sore throat, fever, etc. In children with existing medical conditions such as asthma, wheezing, or allergies there might be exacerbation of the conditions as well. It is very essential to take precautionary measures to prevent these winter-related illnesses in your child. 

In this article we discuss some simple healthy tips that may help keep your child healthy this winter. Read further to know more:

  • Keep children warm with appropriate and comfortable warm woolens such as mufflers, sweaters, scarfs, socks, and mittens.
  • Monitor the temperatures at your home, and ensure your kid’s room is warm. Keep the windows tightly closed at night.
  • Keep your kids physically active, this helps maintain their body warm naturally.
  • Encourage your child to practice good hand hygiene such as washing their hands often and avoiding touching contaminated surfaces.
  • Advise your child to avoid contact with other children while playing or with those who are visibly sick
  • Watch out for your child’s nutrition. Have a balanced meal preferably prepared at home. 
  • Include fatty foods made of healthy oils and ghee in your child’s diet. Fatty foods help maintain the body temperature warm and also provide good moisture to the skin. 
  • Serve your child warm soups in the evening. 
  • Include Ayurveda approved medicinal herbs in your daily diet to build your child’s immunity naturally build immunity
  • Moisturize your child’s skin regularly to avoid drying of skin, itching, rashes, and eczema
  • Maintain adequate hydration
  • Consult your doctor and keep a stock of regular over the counter medications at home as a precautionary measure

Take Home Message - You can ensure a happy and healthy winter to your child and protect them from common winter illnesses by practicing the above discussed simple yet effective measures. These tips may help avoid or prevent illnesses, but if your child develops any symptoms, and your child does not show signs of recovery even after following the precautions and  home remedies, it is time to visit your pediatrician. Do not ignore the symptoms.

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