Nine Ways To Keep Your Child Well

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Nine Ways To Keep Your Child Well.

As you and your child grow together, the following easy precautions will soon become second-nature to you:

Breastfeeding your child: The World Health Organisation recommends exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 months and continued breastfeeding for as long as possible. In fact, according to the American Academy of Paediatrics, breastmilk is the best source of nourishment all through the first year of your child’s life. As the breast milk can be easily digested and absorbed it assists mainly in protecting your child against food allergies, and gives him protective antibodies to help fight off illness.

Timely Vaccination: Take note of your child’s vaccinations and
checkups schedules. If it helps, make a note or place a reminder on
your hand-phone or your calendar diary

3	Keeping hands clean: To be effective, wash your hand thoroughly in running water with soap for a minimum of 20 seconds. If you can, make sure that everyone cleans their hands prior to touching, feeding, or holding him.
4	Avoid unnecessary exposure to sickness: Do not hesitate to avoid sick people to handle your child or his toys. For healthier option, when going outside, choose the less crowded and more ventilated space.
5	Best to use sanitizer: When you are not able to wash your hands, use alcohol-based sanitizers. Keep in mind to sanitize your hands after using ATMs, petrol pumps, escalator handrails, shopping carts, and after signing credit card slips. However, hand sanitizers are not recommeded for the little one.
6	Having disinfectant wipes: When or if your child’s toys, pacifier, or feeding bottle have fallen down on the floor, wipe the object off. In restaurants you can use wipes to clean the table or high chair before eating. Before anything, always ensure that the wipes are safe for your child.
7	Try to avoid smoky places: The fact is a smoker breathes in only 15% from a cigarette- the residual 85% become secondhand smoke. If you see someone smoking, you should just leave the place, as it is not an advisable exposure for your child.
8	Cover up the surfaces: Make sure to put changing pad, coverlet, or towel between your child and a public exterior such as high chairs or changing table. Wrap it up after used to avoid it from contaminating your child’s other items. If you need to reuse the pad before washing, please remember which side stays next to your child.
9	Protect from direct sunlight: At peak hours usually between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the sun will would be most intense. Consider dressing your child in lightweight long sleeve and pants, and if possible put on a large-brimmed hat for him.