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Best Ways To Keep Your Kids Healthy In Winter

To keep your child healthy during the winter, emphasize good nutrition, encourage regular physical activities, and instill hygiene habits while dressing them appropriately.

  • 15 Oct 2024
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The winters are when precautions need to be taken about acclimatising to the sudden drop in temperatures, limited outdoor activities, and exposure to common viruses. All these may decrease children's immunity, leading to infections like the common cold and flu.

As a parent, knowing how to keep your child healthy during the winter is vital. Also, remember that besides preventive measures, investing in a comprehensive health insurance policy is necessary to remain prepared against medical emergencies.

Tips to keep your children healthy this winter

You can consider the following tips to safeguard the health of your children in winter -

  1. Help improve their Immunity

Developing your child's immunity is one effective way to keep him/her healthy during the winter. Adding seasonal green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, and whole grains to your kid's diet is necessary. Foods containing vitamin C, such as oranges and strawberries, can help build immunity in children and fight infections. Vitamin C-rich foods keep the common cold and flu at bay. Also, staying well hydrated during winter is essential to prevent dehydration and hypothermia.

  1. Encourage physical activity

Motivate your kids to play indoor games like balloon tennis and hula hoop, and practice beginner-level breathing exercises. When outdoors, they can indulge in outdoor games like hopscotch, hide and seek, and tag. Regular movement improves blood circulation and boosts the immune system, keeping them active and healthy.

  1. Develop good hygiene habits

Learning the importance of personal hygiene is necessary. Teach your children to wash their hands properly and frequently, especially before and after eating and playing. Make them learn to cough or sneeze into their elbows or to use a tissue if they must blow their noses to prevent spreading germs.

  1. Dress them appropriately

Dress your children in layers to keep them warm and covered. Layers allow one to easily remove or add woollens depending on the temperature. Remember not to add too many layers, as this will make them feel uncomfortable. Ensure that they stay comfortable and warm indoors and outdoors.

  1. Focus on skincare

Moisturise your children's skin with baby oil or a moisturiser to prevent dry and chapped skin. Use lukewarm water to them a bath twice or thrice a week. You can also use milk; rub it on the skin for a few seconds and wash it off with lukewarm water. Always do a patch test if you are introducing a new ingredient or product into your child's skincare routine.

Conclusion

A healthy lifestyle, proper hygiene, and knowing how to keep your child healthy during winter can be appropriate measures to minimise the risk of ailments that are common during this season. Investing in a family health insurance policy is wise. This will ensure all the household members, especially your little ones, receive quality healthcare if the need arises. You can focus on their recovery without worrying about the unexpected expenses arising from health-related issues.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your general physician or another certified medical professional for any questions regarding a medical condition. Relying on any information provided in this blog is solely at your own risk, and ICICI Lombard is not responsible for any effects or consequences resulting from the use of the information shared.




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