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Festivals, like Holi, can easily go wrong if not celebrated in a proper way. In fact, Holi can be ruined if children aren’t taught to play Holi properly.It can save the hassle and trouble of solving problems for both you and your kids- from preventing them from falling sick to getting hurt.
While the Festival of Colors can be celebrated whole heartedly by spraying colors through pichkaris or throwing colored water filled- balloons at each other, there are little things that we can do to ensure both the kids and grownups safety in the meanwhile as well.
Since it’s normal to be worried for your kid’s safety during Holi, we understood that it is important to highlight the points you should be taking care of so everyone can celebrate the festival in good cheer.
1) Teach the kids on how to use pichkari safely.
Although the kids love to play with pichkaris and hand water pumps, they can prove to be really dangerous if not used properly.
Hence, teaching them how to use it is important so they don’t hurt themselves and those around them, in any way.
Let them understand that it is harmful if they aim the pichkari at someone’s face because others can lose their sense of sight, hearing or smell.
Also tell them not to use the pichkaris as weapons to hit people as someone may get wounded in the fight.
2) Educate them about consent.
People usually shout ‘Bura na maano, Holi hai!’ as they spray colors on everyone known and unknown.
Teach your kids that no matter how much they love playing Holi, they cannot forcefully put colors on someone else or tease or bully others if someone isn’t interested in playing with colors.
Teach them to always ask first if they can spray or put colors on anyone as Holi is a festival to be celebrated pleasantly, not improperly.
3) Use eco- friendly/ herbal colors.
Everyone usually doesn’t pay much attention to the kind of colors they use, however you should be doing this, not just for your kids but yourselves as well.
Eco friendly or herbal colors are safe to use on everyone and don’t contain harmful chemicals.
They are safe for everyone’s skin and don’t cause rashes, allergies, and also come off easily.
You can either buy home- made colors or make your own at home, using rice flour mixed with edible colors and sandalwood and turmeric powder.
4) Protect their hair and skin.
Ensure that the kids apply oil on all of their hair and body before playing with colors; you can use mustard or coconut oil or a really thick moisturizing cream.
This doesn’t let the colors stick to the skin and scalp, which can cause damage to the kids’ sensitive skin.
Tie their hair in a ponytail or bun if their hair is long so their scalp is protected from harsh colors sticking to it. Or let them wear a cap or scarf as an alternative.
5) Dress them appropriately.
Whether you have a little girl or boy, it is imperative that you dress them in full sleeved fashionable dress for kids to prevent the colors coming in direct contact with the skin.
Since the kids’ skin can be sensitive, it is better if they’re fully covered with their baby dress while playing with colors. So if you’re shopping for kids dresses online, keep this in mind.
6) Stay away from water filled balloons.
While they are fun to play with, they are harmful for both the ones playing with them and those who’re being thrown at.
Water balloons firstly, when filled with color water, can come in contact with kids’ mouth. And secondly, it can cause blindness or loss of hearing along with serious effects from the force of which the balloon is being splashed at the person.
So do not use water balloons or color water filled balloons, in short.
7) Avoid colors getting close to the five senses.
Tell the kids that colors should not be getting anywhere near their 4 senses- eyes, ears, nose and mouth.
It is harmful if the colors get in any of these senses and have adverse effects including but limited to vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and even poisoning.
