Spring is coming soon, which is a season of unstable climate and also the peak period for children to catch colds and fever. In spring, young children need to strengthen their care in order to prevent them from getting sick. Some infants and young children have weaker constitutions and catch colds and fevers every season. What should new parents do at this time? What are the measures for early childhood care in spring?
Spring preschool life care
1. Dress "thick at the bottom and thin at the top"
In the season of sudden warmth and coldness, parents should do a good job of keeping their children warm, especially their legs, to avoid wind and cold invading their bodies.
2. Seize the opportunity
The weather in spring is unpredictable, often accompanied by cold waves. Parents should pay attention to the weather forecast and add appropriate clothing for their children 1-2 days after it arrives to avoid diseases such as colds and indigestion.
It should be noted that once the temperature difference between day and night exceeds 8 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to add clothes to keep the baby warm. At the same time, undressing also requires a gradual process, and cannot be reduced too much at once. For children with good physical fitness, it is recommended to hold it for another week after the temperature warms up, while for children with weak physical fitness, it is recommended to hold it for about two weeks to ensure that the body gradually adjusts to adapt to climate change. Using 15 degrees Celsius as a level, if the temperature can consistently exceed this level, you can safely reduce your clothing.
3. Remember to keep "three warm and two cool"
To effectively prevent disease invasion, it is necessary to do a good job of keeping warm, mainly in the back, abdomen, feet, and other three areas. In addition, the outer head and chest should be protected from catching a cold.
4. Children with allergies should adjust their clothing in a timely manner
Allergic children should avoid "covering up in spring and freezing in autumn". The unpredictable weather can easily lead to respiratory infections, so in this special season, the health of children with allergies needs to be taken seriously by their parents. Adding clothes to children in a timely manner and avoiding exposure to allergens cannot be ignored.
Children's Spring Diet Classic
·Common Misconceptions
1. Mix milk to make it thick and sweet
Many parents think that milk that is thicker and sweeter is more nutritious, but in fact, medical experiments have shown that milk that is too thick and sweet can affect children's absorption ability and weaken their resistance, posing a threat to their health. It is recommended that the sugar content in milk be between 5% and 8%.
2. The more milk you feed, the better
Milk contains a large amount of lactose and phosphorus. Excessive intake of lactose can cause diarrhea, while excessive phosphorus can cause hypocalcemia and cramps. In addition, insufficient iron content in milk can cause anemia. Furthermore, milk cannot meet the needs of a baby's growth and development. Therefore, the feeding amount of milk is worth noting, and the daily intake of milk should be less than 600 milligrams.
In addition to the spring care measures for young children introduced earlier, parents should not easily administer medication, especially antipyretics and intravenous fluids, to infants and young children who have a fever. By learning some traditional Chinese medicine formulas for reducing fever, mothers can easily reduce their babies' fever. Preschool care also includes small tips such as balanced diet, keeping your back and feet warm, and ensuring indoor ventilation and breathability.
