It is the responsibility of all parents to take care of their child; to provide them with all the comforts that they need. It is also the parent’s responsibility to safeguard their child from any possible harm. The summers here in India can be very harsh and so it is important for parents to make sure that the children stay cool and hydrated. Here are a few things that you can do to ensure that your children keep safe this summer:
Keep the children hydrated
As already mentioned India’s summers are very harsh. Little children can easily fall prey to the hot climatic conditions. One of the major risks during the summers is dehydration, which is very harmful. It is therefore important that your child drinks refreshing beverages. Water is very important but you can also have the children drink fresh and cool summer fruit juices. I personally give children watermelon juice with a dash of mint. Not only does it hydrate it is also very tasty!
Stay Inside During the Hottest Hours
Even though it might be hard to believe given that they are always glued to the television or phone, but children do like to go out and play. Children like to play outside with their friends and younger children love to run around in open parks. Encourage them to go outside and play but make sure that there is an adult supervision if you are unable to accompany your child. During the summer it is best to play outside either in the morning or late in the afternoon. Never let them venture out to play in the middle of the day because the sun’s heat is at its peak during that time.
Sunscreen and Shade
The skin of children is very sensitive and delicate. It can easily get damaged from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Therefore always apply sunscreen on your child’s skin whenever he or she steps out of the house during the day. Give your child a hat to wear as-well so that their head is covered and not exposed directly to the sun. The thumb rule for summers is to always keep the head, hands and feet cool.
Dress Appropriately
The last, but certainly not the least, is to make sure that your child is wearing appropriate clothes. One of the things that you must look at when you buy kids clothes online is the fabric that they are made from. During the summer the best fabric to wear is cotton because it is natural fabric that is cool and breezy. It allows the skin to breath and does not cling to the body. Also if children perspire the cotton fabric will keep the body cool and will not cause any irritations.
You can buy kids clothes online from BabyCouture as we have designer clothes and all our new collections are in cotton. So come and shop from BabyCouture for affordable and stylish summer outfits.