How To Prepare Your Child For Winter

Winter is coming. It’s time for cool events and games. Yet, besides fun, this season is full of threats to the health of a child. There are regular coughs, colds, and seasonal flu. The reasons are temperature fluctuations, exposure to wind, lack of sun, and inadequate vitamin intake.  Over the last three years, the danger has been on a whole other level. After all, we have an ongoing COVID- 19 pandemic. Don’t panic. Here are some useful tips to consider to have your children protected. Lice Troopers’ lice treatment

Sleep Well

Make sure to control your child’s sleeping schedule. It is a key. A proper sleeping routine support good brain function along with physical wellness. Your body takes this time to let the immune system release proteins known as cytokines. When you have an infection or inflammation, cytokines automatically increase, providing essential support to all your organism. AAP created a recommended daily norms of sufficient night sleep for kids:
  • 1-12 months – 12 to 16 hours
  • 1 to 2 years – 11 to 14 hours.
  • 3 to 5 years – 10 to 13 hours.
  • 6 to 12 years – 9 to 12 hours.
  • 13 to 18 years- 8 to 10 hours.
Make sure your kids do not stay up late playing computer games, scrolling social media, or watching TV shows. Make a rule that they need to follow, as a proper sleeping schedule in childhood will have an influence on the body for a lifetime. 

Teach Hygiene 

Flu viruses spread through the air, touch, sneezing, and cough. Be especially attentive when it comes to washing hands. Make sure to teach your child to wash hands after coming from outside, prior to and after the meal, after sneezing and coughing, after playing with pets, and after communicating with a sick person.  Remember to check that kid washes their hands with soap for at least 20 seconds in warm water. You may teach them to sing a song while doing this routine, so it’s a bit more enjoyable.

Eat Properly

An adequate diet is the best way to support an immune system. Prepare for the winter in advance by including many meals containing sufficient amounts of proteins, carbohydrates, and healthy fats.  Pay particular attention to Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C), as it is the main antioxidant for the body. Even if you consider your child to be a picky eater, try to find something to feed them with aside from chicken nuggets, fried potatoes, and pizzas. Make sure to include one of these products as they are a good source of vitamins:
  • Oily fish
  • Broccoli
  • Citrus fruits
  • Ginger
  • Garlic
  • Avocado
  • Green Tea
  • Seed
  • Almonds
  • Kivi
Try to implement the listed ingredients in kids’ favorite dishes or make smoothies. Sometimes the right food is not enough to fully support immunity. In this case, buy some vitamin supplements. You can try oral vitamins or Joocy Immune Defense IV drip therapy. IV Drip Feeling Sick contains a dose of needed vitamins, minerals, and microelements to boost immunity, reduce inflammation, and maintain the well-being of your child. The only things to keep in mind are:
  • Be 12 years or older
  • Have 100lbs or more in body weight.
  • Be willing to get the IV.
  • Have parental consent if you are under the age of 18
Book your trip now and have a healthy and fun wintertime! Always remember that your child’s health should be your number priority.