The child’s diet should contain a sufficient amount of fiber, protein, various vitamins and microelements. But regularly encouraging children to eat sweets is a dubious idea: excess sugar provokes hyperactive behavior and feeds pathogenic bacteria.
Regular walks in the fresh air are very important for a child – ideally at least two hours a day. During walks, the brain is saturated with oxygen, and the child receives vitamin D from sunlight. Also, the child’s body develops its own thermoregulation system and gets used to changing temperatures. When sending your child outside, avoid overheating: children are prone to active games, but in extra layers of clothing the child will begin to sweat and will probably get sick.
Hardening will help your child develop a thermoregulation system. However, this must be done in accordance with the doctor’s recommendations. Remember also that the room in which the child plays and sleeps must be ventilated frequently.
Don’t forget about physical activity. Due to the loads, the cardiovascular system develops and blood circulation improves. The best option would be swimming or any other non-traumatic sport.
Teach your child to follow a daily and sleep schedule. The optimal regime for a child is at least 8 hours of continuous sleep per day. Lights out no later than 10 pm. Lack of sleep and late going to bed provoke stress.
Monitor the psychological climate in the family. In families with a friendly atmosphere, children are less susceptible to stress. Remember that any stress affects children’s immunity.
Of course, it is necessary to develop cleanliness habits in your child. The sooner we teach children to regularly clean and wash their hands, the better. However, many parents strive to create a sterile environment around the child and eliminate all contact with surrounding bacteria and viruses. This is not entirely correct. When faced with these microorganisms during adolescence, the immune system develops its defense mechanisms. As a result, the child will be less sick.
The abuse of strong drugs poses a particular danger to children’s bodies. First of all, antibiotics and immunomodulators. The former are indicated only for bacterial complications, the latter suppress the natural functioning of the child’s immune system. Treating a child with such medications without a doctor’s prescription is fraught with even more serious complications.
There needs to be a balance when caring for a child. Of course, a child’s immune system develops along with the rest of the body. Therefore, when trying to help your child’s immunity, it is important not to overdo it. At the same time, you should not completely leave the child’s health and hygiene to chance.