Colds occupy first place among childhood diseases. If the child has strong immunity, then he effectively fights against viruses that have entered the body, avoiding complications. Weakened children get sick more often and suffer a common cold very hard. To protect the baby from viral diseases, parents need to know a few basic rules.
Immunity strengthening
No matter how strange it may sound, a cold is normal. Each child picks up a virus at least 3 times a year, which manifests itself as a runny nose, mild malaise and fever. As a rule, a common cold does not require special treatment and goes away after 3-10 days. But if the child begins to get sick often, then this suggests that the immune system can’t cope even with the most harmless viruses, which in a healthy body simply cannot find the means to survive. Thus, frequent colds indicate the need to replenish vitamins and minerals in the child's body.
Do not isolate the baby
Many parents, in order to protect the child from illness, try to isolate him from other children. And this is the wrong decision. As mentioned above - all children should be ill in childhood, so that in the future it would be easier for them to cope with a cold. And if you do not allow the child to communicate with the children, to go out, then in the future he will often get sick.
Hygiene
To prevent colds, hygiene is essential.
Mandatory washing of hands, toys before use and fruits before eating. During a walk, mother should always have wet disinfectant wipes with her, especially for children under three years of age who are trying to put their fingers in their mouths. Only parents need to remember - even hygiene should be in moderation, without fanaticism. There is no need to panic and
rinse the stomach if the baby licked his hands on the street.
Balanced diet
Proper, balanced nutrition is the key to health. Colds can be prevented if the child fully receives the vitamins necessary for his small body. Vegetables, fruits, dairy products - all this should be included in the daily diet of the baby. Breastfeeding should be maintained for at least a year.
Physical exercise
You need to teach a child to sport from an early age. Parents need to do morning exercises with the baby, swim in the pool and take walks in nature. Active games and running are very useful. It is necessary to combine business with pleasure.
Less stress
A child raised in love and not experiencing stress is less susceptible to disease. The kid enjoys life, does not suffer from a lack of attention, and this positively affects the work of the whole organism.
It is not so difficult to prevent colds in children. The most important thing is to help the baby's body cope with ailments and develop good immunity. If the child continues to often get sick, then it is worthwhile to undergo an examination and get qualified medical advice.