TIPS TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HEALTHY AND STRONG THIS WINTER

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• The Ideal Room Temperature
• During winters, we tend to spend more time
  indoors as compared to summers. With the use of
  artificial heating devices, we now have the
  ability to control the temperature inside our
  homes, up to a large extent. But this option
  raises the question What is the ideal indoor
  temperature? This query does not have one fixed
  answer.
• The room temperature should be comfortable for
  the child. Maintain an ambient temperature that
  is neither too cold nor too hot.
• If your child is too young (less than 18 months
  of age) to communicate his or her discomfort, you
  can gauge if they are feeling cold by touching
  their hands and feet. If these body parts feel
  chilly, it implies that your baby is also feeling
  cold. In this case, you can increase the room
  temperature.

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• The Ideal Layers Of Clothing
• We all know the importance of layers (of winter
  wear) in this season. But is there such a thing
  as too many layers?
• The rule of thumb while deciding the number of
  layers is to add one to the number you are
  wearing.
• You should also ensure that excessive clothing is
  not there. Winter wear which is largely made of
  wool can be quite abrasive on the skin. Making
  your child wear too many surfaces of woolen
  clothing has its own risks like skin rashes and
  eczema. The odds of children getting affected by
  these risks are higher as their skin is
  comparatively more sensitive than that of adults.
  
• You can place a layer of cotton between skin and
  wool. This small step can avoid prolonged skin
  contact with wool and help prevent skin
  conditions such as rashes and eczema.
• When going outside ensure that the hands and feet
  of your children are covered with socks and
  gloves.
• Studies indicate that the body loses maximum heat
  from the head, sometimes up to 30. The childs
  head should also be covered with the appropriate
  headgear. For younger children, you can choose
  monkey caps that offer protection to the ears as
  well.
• During sleep, make sure that you dont use a
  blanket that is too heavy, especially if they are
  sleeping alone. Usage of weighted blankets during
  sleep is dangerous for children.

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• Diet and Hydration
• There are no specific dietary guidelines or
  superfoods for winters. You should feed your
  children healthy home-cooked food only.
• You can add food items that offer additional
  warmth. These include whole grains, wheat, rice,
  oats, lentils, fruits, green leafy vegetables,
  and more. You can choose beetroots, carrots, and
  items rich in Vitamin C.
• Dry fruits are also great for nutritional value
  during winters. You can also feed your child
  small amounts of species like garlic.
• For infants younger than six months, you can
  maintain hydration by breastfeeding or formula
  milk.
• You can increase the intake of warm fluids such
  as soups for older children.

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• Precautionary Measures
• As winter approaches, the incidences of eczema,
  asthma, and other infections also increase.
• You should practice basic hygiene and follow
  these steps to check that your child is safe
• Ask your children to wash their hands, especially
  before and after meals and using restrooms
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• Give them hand sanitizer if water and soap are
  not available
• Take care of your own health and hygiene
• Wash and clean clothes regularly
• Make sure that your childs vaccinations are done
  on schedule
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