Summers have longer day time and shorter nights and so this season is best enjoyed relaxing and chilling under the sun along with other activities like swimming,sunbathing and beach escapades. Sun exposure is essential to get natural dose of vit D,but summers do bring with itself a few skin problems as well.
Summers are harsh on skin ,and especially for babies as they need special attention throughout the season. Mothers need to be very careful as their child can suffer from sun damage, breakouts, irritation, rashes on skin.
So,why to worry Here are few tips for new mommies to protect their child from harsh sun exposure:
Avoid Sunexposure in peak hours of afternoon Keep your little one away from direct sun light, let them play in the shade.Long exposure to harsh sunlight can cause skin damage .
Insect bite-
Summer increase the risk of insect bites, keep your house clean.
Use mosquito repellent spray containing natural ingredients and less chemicals
Air cooler if used should be regularly cleaned.
Foot care
Close and tight footwear leads to more sweating,causing bacteria formation and hence bad odor as well as itching.
As babies perspire through their hands and feet ,breathable footwear during summer is very important
Hydration
Monitor on you little one’s water consumption, enough water will keep your baby’s skin healthy.
Consume water rich diet .
If your baby relies only on breast feed, make sure you feed her often, to keep baby hydrated as sweating leads to loss of fluid in body.
Always use boiled and filtered wate, as hot water kills bacteria present in water .
During summer kids should drink 12 ounces of water to prevent dehydration
Keep check on baby’s urine frequency.less frequency suggest dehydration.
Heat rash
Give bath to baby daily with lukewarm water
Use loose fitting cotton cloths
Diaper rash is very common in summer ,use diaper only if needed.
Prefer cool surrounding .
Air condition at 25 degree is perfectly healthy for babies .
Clothing
Do not over wrap your babies.
Cotton loose fitting cloths are ideal.
Baby massage
Coconut oil is preferable as it provides cooling effect and gets easily absorbed into the skin.
Avoid Mustard oil in summer .
Pool time
If you are planning to take kids on a pool,
Be well equipped with all items such as sunscreen, swimming nappies or trunks, swimming cap or ear plugs, swimming goggles and water bottles. You can carry sunglasses as well.
