We know that summer brings fun and opportunity for children. The blistering sun fills the skies with endless outdoor events, trips with other families that are both enjoyable and educative as well as myriad chances to interact with the environment which are impossible in any other season entirely.
Moreover, this same season comes with new possibilities as well as probable risks which need careful handling. It’s therefore important that you keep your kids secure throughout the entire summer period.”
Take a chill pill !!
BioCity is here to take care of you and your little ones.
Don’t stop your little ones from going out and playing outdoor games just because of the sun.
We can still let them free while keeping care of them.
Here are some essential tips for parents to help keep their little ones safe and healthy while enjoying all that summer has to offer.
Stay Hydrated
During vigorous activities dehydration can arise especially due to summer heat. Make sure that your children drink plenty of water all day long.
Some tips to stay hydrated
– Taking water breaks every 20 minutes while playing is one way of getting children to drink regular water.
– In their diet, they should add hydrating foods such as watermelon, cucumbers and oranges.
– Limiting sugary and caffeinated drinks intake assists in preventing dehydration.
Sun Protection
It is essential to prevent sunburn and long-term skin damage by ensuring that you protect your child’s skin from harmful UV rays.
Sun Safety Tips:
Sunscreen should be used:Put on sunscreen with SPF (Sun Protection Factor) 30 or over that can protect aginst ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation as well as ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Put on a new coat every 2 hours, or more often in case one engages into swimming or undertakes any strenuous exercise such as jogging or tennis playing.
–Provided Protective Garments:Protect your kid from harmful rays by dresssing them up with a long-sleeved cotton T-shirt which are loose-fitting to be comfortable on them and sunglasses for children that effectively block from 99-100% of UVA & UVB rays entering our eyes.
–Find Shaded Areas:You should encourage gaming under shade most especially between 10 AM and 4 PM when sunlight is intense.
Heat Safety
Excessive heat exposure can cause two serious conditions, which include heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Safety Tips:
– To avoid strenuous activities during peak hours of heat, limit your stayout time.
-Prefer early morning or late afternoon tour.
-Give access to cool places where there is shadow and make sure that after some time, someone can cool off regularly.
-To maintain children’s body heat at low levels, fit them loose clothes which are light in color.
Healthy Eating
Though summer festivals prove challenging on one’s endeavor to a balanced diet; it’s paramount for the health of our kids.
Healthy Eating Tips:
– Snacks with nutrients like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are healthier.
– Less sugar means fewer desserts and drinks left for us to taste sweetly.
– A steady schedule will keep one’s diet well cared for.
To help kids have great sessions that are danger-free, parents can adhere to the following safety tips. Summer is a season for fun loving and happy memories for children if only parents prepare well.
At BioCity Healthcare, we are dedicated to the health and safety of your family. For more personalized advice and comprehensive health support, contact BioCity Healthcare today.
Our team of experts at BioCity Healthcare is dedicated to providing comprehensive full body checkups and best full body checkups tailored to your child’s needs. With our personalized approach and commitment to full body health checkups, we aim to keep your children safe and healthy throughout the summer season and beyond.
Don’t let the fear of summer diseases and infection come in between your children and their summer holidays fun.
Let them enjoy because these are the days they are going to remember in the next 10 years…like YOU DO !!!
