How to Keep Children Healthy during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Being a parent, the responsibility to take care of your children’s health in the recent outbreak of Covid-19 multiplies. There exists a constant fear, uncertainty, and hostility in the outer world all due to the pandemic which not only causes restlessness among children but also makes them more prone to catching diseases. It has become more important to deal with children sensitivities and emotions with immense care and on top of it, maintaining a proper hygiene routine of children and instilling cleanliness habits has become even more pivotal.
Mentioned here are ways in which you can support physical and mental health of your children during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Hand-washing skills: First and foremost, teach your children how to properly wash their hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. Rub both hand gently both side. After blowing their nose, coughing or sneezing, after leaving a public place, after touching animals or pets and before and after eating food
Hand Sanitizer: Hand sanitiser at LA CLINICA & other hand sanitisers containing 60% alcohol composition are Ultra-safe to use and instantly soothe up on skin. Get your children used to of using hand sanitisers indoors as well as when out in the open. Put a small amount on hand and gently rub hands together unless felt dry.
Social distancing: Keep extensive care to maintain 6 feet distance from people and teach your children the same. Start the social distancing practice at home so your children know the importance of social distancing. Educate them on why maintaining this distance is important and most importantly, don’t take your children out with you unless necessary. Avoid supermarkets and social gatherings completely.
Wear a mask: Teach your children to wear mask when going to school, playing sports or travelling outside or paying visit to friends and family. Wear a mask yourself, and ensure everyone in family and neighbors wears a mask while stepping out of the home or socializing with people.
Cover coughs and sneezes: Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or tissue paper while sneezing or coughing. Throw the used tissue roll and cloth in waste bin properly and wash hands with soap and water. Encourage your family members to practice same.
Take Proper sleep: Healthy life style lead to a healthy mind. Make sure your children are taking eight to nine hours of sleep. Sleeping adequately is important as it help built immune system strong and thus helps passively in the fight against covid-19.
Well balanced diet: As a parent it is your responsibility to provide children with a balanced diet which can boost their immune system and create a healthy metabolism mechanism. Provide food rich in Vitamin C. A balanced diet includes lean meat, fruits rich in vitamin C, green vegetables, whole grain and low carb dairy products
Child’s Emotional Wellbeing: As much excited the kids might be with schools closed down, it I also a distressing time for them given their outdoor activities have stopped too in order to keep them safe. Find activities inside your home to keep your children busy. This certainly doesn’t mean increasing the screen time. While it may increase as compared to pre-pandemic, get indoor games, puzzles, fun activities to keep your children busy. Also use this time to develop an emotional bond with your children.
