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Can you feel the sun? Are they asking for coolers straight when they get back home from school? Are the fan and the air conditioners being pampered? If yes, Summers are here. Children are done with their exams. Soon there will be a summer break and they will be home 24*7. for them the best time of the year and for you we doubt it is. They will be playing all day, they will ask for this and that, added health responsibilities and much more. What will you do? How will you do?
We understand, it’s not that easy but is there a escape? Well, the answer is no. No there’s no escape but yes there are certain things you can keep in mind to prevent them from the summer drawbacks and you from the extra tensions. And then it’s well said forewarned is forearmed.
Let’s roll our eyes on few summer health problems
DEHYDRATION
Dehydration is the most common summer health problem. For kids it is more important to play than to see if they are taking enough water and so the responsibility comes to you. You will have to take care and keep a watch if they are taking enough liquid. Get them health drinks and coolers, they will be much happy with the taste.
SUNBURN
Often people confuse sun tan with sun burn but the fact is they are two different things and that sun burn is something serious as it leads to redness, itching and in worst case, even blisters. Only way to keep your kids away from sunburn is to apply sunscreen and make them wear sun hats and full sleeve clothes.
HEATSTROKE
A higher level to sun burn is the sun stroke and thus the more serious one. And also the most critical one which demands doctor’s examination right away. This though isn’t a very common summer health problem but can happen if your kid is exposed to intense sun for a longer period of time. So avoid getting him into blazing sum for long.
ALLERGIES
Every season stores it’s own set of allergies. With the air, with the water, with the food it get’s in to trouble our little babies. Summer time is the time when pollen count is higher and invites several allergies such as hay fever which causes nose irritation, sneezing etc. Keep anti allergies handy and try to keep them away from allergens.
FUNGAL INFECTION
Summers gets sweating along and thus this is the best season for fungal infections. The common parts are all the body folds say like underarms, groin, between the toes etc. The first thing to notice about the fungal infection is itching and redness. A good hygiene is must to avoid this. Special care is require after they come home from sun or swimming.
PRICKLY HEAT
Excessive sweat blocks the sweat glands which leads to prickly heat. Young children needs much care as they are more prone to this because of their underdeveloped sweat glands. While not serious this can be very itchy and uncomfortable. Application of prickly heat powder is the best solution. Another best way is to dress your kids in pure cotton clothes.
DIARRHEA
Diarrhea is caused due to water and and food borne diseases. Though they are not serious for older children, they can be threatening to babies. Summers comes along water issues and thus roadside vendors serve in unwashed plates. Also the juice you take outside can cause Diarrhea. Keep an eye on your baby when he eats outside.
Summers are purely a time to have fun for the children and to get recharged before the school reopens. You just cannot let then waste their summers bed ridden and sick. So take all the preventive measures and have a Happy Summers!!!
