For some families, children need to receive health care at a certain age. The so-called early childhood health care is actually doing some hygiene and health care activities for children who are still in their early childhood. However, there are also some parents who are not clear about what child health care is. So, what does child health care do? Let's take a look together below.
What does preschool health care do
The period from 1 year old to 3 years old is considered as early childhood. The growth and development rate has slowed down compared to before, especially in terms of physical development. The scope of activities is gradually expanding, and there is an increase in contact with surrounding things. The development of intelligence is more prominent than before, and the ability to speak, think, and respond to people and things is enhanced. However, the ability to identify danger is still insufficient, so attention should be paid to preventing accidental trauma and poisoning. Diet has shifted from breast milk to meals, gradually transitioning to an adult diet, so attention should be paid to preventing nutritional deficiencies and digestive disorders. At this time, the contact with the outside world is wide, but the self immunity is still low, the incidence rate of infectious diseases is high, and disease prevention is still the focus of health care.
Common Knowledge of Preschool Health Care
1. Pay attention to clothing
Children's clothes should be easy to put on and take off, light, soft, and easy to wash, which can absorb sweat and protect skin hygiene. Therefore, synthetic fabrics are not suitable for summer clothing. Because this material is prone to absorbing fat substances, it can clog the pores of the fabric, have poor water absorption, and is not conducive to sweating. It can also irritate the skin and cause dermatitis or prickly heat. Smooth and light colored fabrics such as linen, cotton, and silk can be used.
2. Drinking cold drinks should be moderate
In the scorching summer, children like to eat cold drinks. However, most beverages contain high levels of sugar and artificially synthesized pigments, and excessive intake of sugar is harmful to teeth and can lead to dental caries; Artificially synthesized pigments can interfere with the transmission of information through nerves and have a certain impact on children's intellectual development. Frequent excessive consumption of cold drinks can reduce children's appetite and cause malnutrition. Appropriate cold drinks can cool down and quench thirst, but they should be consumed in a timely manner. They should not be consumed before drinking, especially when children are sweating profusely from playing. It can be consumed one hour after a meal or after a nap. Drinking a small amount of light salt water, mung bean soup, and watermelon is also beneficial.
3. Adequate sleep is necessary
The child's sleep time is about 10 hours a day, and they should be allowed to sleep alone on a small bed. The bedroom should be cool and maintain proper air circulation. When using air conditioning, the temperature should not be too low and should be turned off immediately after the child falls asleep. When using an electric fan, it is best to shake the head and turn it on at low speed. Do not fan towards children to avoid catching a cold.
4. Bathing should be done in moderation
Due to the vigorous metabolism of children, they are prone to sweating in summer. Therefore, it is recommended to give them regular baths to keep their skin clean. They can take 1 to 2 baths per day, but not more than 3. It is not advisable to use soap with strong alkalinity. Excessive bathing and alkaline soap can be harmful to the skin.
Some parents miss the opportunity to help their babies adapt to the environment because they have not been exposed to knowledge about early childhood health. In fact, as long as parents pay attention, there are many promotions about early childhood health in daily life. Actually, early childhood health care is not mandatory, but being able to do more is also a guarantee for the safety and health of the baby.
