Keep Your Baby Summer-Ready: Things You Must Keep in Mind

Temperatures are soaring high and everybody across the country is feeling the heat. Indian summers can be exceptionally, annoyingly hot and while you need to take care of yourself do not forget your little ones. Newborns and children are extremely sensitive to harsh heat and the damaging effects of the sun. While it is advisable to stay in with your child and avoid stepping out, especially in the day, ensure that your kids' diet is also light on tummy, high in nutrition and highly hydrating. We are sharing few important tips that must keep in mind to protect your little one from the ill-effects of the sweltering heat. Let this be your summer-care bible.

Play Matters

Let's face it, kids are hyperactive and brimming with energy, it is impossible to not let them vent out the energy by running around and playing outdoors. These days even evenings remain hot and dry, prevent your child falling prey to heatstroke. Make them join indoor activities like martial art classes, aerobics, yoga, Zumba or sports that can be played at an indoor stadium. Swimming is an excellent option but ensure that you child is protected from the harmful UVA/B rays.

Dress Right

Choose the right sunscreen and apply at least 20 minutes before your child leaves home. Reapply after every 2 hours. In case you have an infant, it advisable to not expose her/him to the sun. Opt for light, breezy cotton cloths - full sleeved if going outdoors. Invest in caps, hats, gloves and scarves to protect your child from tanning and sun exposure. Avoid fitted clothing or any material that may irritate the skin or make the kid feel hot and uncomfortable.

The Right Diet

The first rule should always be to include lots of fluids in your kid's diet. Opt for curd, lassi, buttermilk, coconut water, juices, nimbu pani. Include ingredients like cucumbers, melons, and fresh fruits and veggies to their diet. Make them eat light throughout the day and the lightest during their last meal. Space their meals out and avoid feeding them spicy, processed or heavy food items that take a toll on their digestion.

Ensure maintaining an ideal temperature at home, too much of in and out of the house may make them fall prey to rapid temperature fluctuation and take a toll on their health. Do not travel for long during the day with your child. Always carry a water bottle with glucose mix or nimbu pani to have your child sip on it ever now and them. Massaging has great benefits for infants, choose a light oil in small quantity and be cautious. Too much of oil may clog the pores and cause baby's skin to irritate.