Summer parenting knowledge
Summer is a hot season, which makes parents very worried about how to keep their children healthy. Here are some parenting suggestions for you and some reference for parents.
1. Reduce outdoor activity time
Due to the high temperature, children should pay attention to shade and sun protection when outdoors. Children can be given appropriate time for outdoor activities in the morning and evening when the air is better. However, children should not be exposed to the sun, and the time in the sun should not be too long. Generally, children should not be exposed to the sun for too long. 30 minutes is appropriate.
In addition, special attention needs to be paid to the issue of water replenishment. Children should be rehydrated in time when doing outdoor activities or playing for a long time to avoid dehydration. But don’t drink too many cold drinks, as it will irritate the stomach and intestines. It is recommended to prepare hot or boiled water for your baby.
2. Pay attention to food hygiene
In summer, you should try to avoid giving your children raw or cold food to avoid discomfort such as gastroenteritis. It is recommended to provide children with a nutritious and balanced diet, with a mix of meat and vegetables. However, do not be too particular about the nutritional mix and take into account the child\’s taste and preferences.
In addition, pay attention to food hygiene issues. When buying food, you should not only look at the production date and shelf life, but also choose regular channels as much as possible, and try not to buy food on the roadside.
3. Pay attention to safety hazards
Children need parents\’ attention and care during summer activities and play to avoid safety accidents. For example, when swimming in a swimming pool or river, children should wear a life jacket and be accompanied by an adult to avoid drowning accidents.
In addition, children should be prevented from going out alone to prevent safety incidents such as getting lost or being abducted by strangers.
4. Promote healthy living habits
The hot weather in summer has certain advocacy significance in children developing healthy living habits. Parents should pay attention to personal hygiene for their children and develop good habits of washing hands, feet and bathing frequently. It is recommended that children choose underwear with good water absorption and breathability, cotton underwear, etc.
In addition, explain emergency self-rescue knowledge to children, such as emergency measures that should be taken when heat exhaustion occurs. Let children master this knowledge to help cope with emergencies.
Summary
Summer is a season that requires parents to pay close attention to. They must make adequate preparations and protective measures to allow their children to have a healthy and enjoyable summer. To sum up, we need to reduce outdoor activity time, pay attention to food hygiene, pay attention to safety hazards, and promote healthy living habits. Only by doing these four things can children have a healthy and safe summer.
