Winter parenting health

Children are prone to getting sick in winter, and many diseases are induced in winter. Health care should be done well in winter. So, do you know how to properly care for young children in winter?

01. Sleeping postures of young children in winter

1. Parents should avoid sleeping with their children in their arms, because the carbon dioxide exhaled by adults will affect The concentration of oxygen inhaled by young children is not good for health. What's more, if the child is afraid of freezing, he will cover the child's legs and feet in his arms. It is conceivable that the weight of an adult's legs will press on the child's legs. If it lasts for a long time, , it is likely to cause local ischemia in the child's legs, causing adverse consequences, or causing discomfort if a certain posture lasts too long. Therefore, it is best for children to sleep in separate quilts or beds with adults.

2. Avoid prone position. Children's physiological development is not perfect, especially their heart and brain functions. If they lie prone for a long time, it will increase the burden on the heart, affect the ejection and return of blood, and thus make the whole body circulation relatively slow. Reduced, breathing is not smooth. When lying prone, the head is often turned to one side. After waking up, the head and neck are sore, very tired, and the rest and recovery function of sleep cannot be achieved.

3. Avoid covering the head. The temperature is low in winter. Some parents cover the whole body or even the head and face of their children when they sleep, or leave a narrow slit, thinking that this will keep them warmer. However, they don’t know that the head and face coverings will be covered. It is difficult to inhale oxygen, and children's metabolism is stronger than that of adults, and their oxygen demand is also increased, which can easily cause insufficient oxygen and make children feel uncomfortable. Some children lift the quilt with their hands or even kick it away with their feet, which makes them susceptible to cold, which is counterproductive. Some children will sweat profusely, breathe rapidly, and in severe cases may be suffocated.

02. Common knowledge about child care in winter

1. Avoid catching colds. There are many cold waves in winter and the temperature changes greatly. Children are prone to catching colds and colds, which often cause many serious diseases, such as pneumonia, myocarditis, and influenza. Lobar pneumonia and acute nephritis. Therefore, children should be kept warm in winter to avoid catching cold.

2. Protect the skin. Winter is cold and dry, and children lose a lot of water in their skin. The sebaceous glands secrete less, and the skin is prone to dryness, cracking and itching. Let children eat more vegetables, fruits, drink more boiled water, and use hot water frequently. Wash your hands, feet, and face, and apply some skin care cream appropriately.

3. Pay attention to the room temperature. The suitable temperature for the human body in winter is 18 degrees Celsius. If it is higher than 23 degrees Celsius, people will feel dizzy and tired. In addition, if the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor is large, it is easy to catch a cold.

4. Spend more time in the sun. Ultraviolet rays in the sun can kill viruses and bacteria on the surface of the human body, help young children absorb calcium and phosphorus, and enhance the body's disease resistance. In addition, sunlight can also increase the oxygen content of red blood cells and enhance the temperature regulation effect of the skin, as well as enhance the activity of the nervous system and the physical fitness of young children.

5. Control the amount of exercise. Babies like the outside world very much, so as a parent, you should not let your baby be overtired or let your baby exercise outside for a long time. But you can’t stay at home all day long. You should exercise appropriately to enhance your baby’s immunity. All in all, it is necessary to control the amount of exercise your baby does every day.

03. What is good for young children to eat in winter?

1. Porridge, as winter has just entered, babies will have weakened spleen and stomach functions, and porridge is the best food to regulate the spleen and stomach at this time. Drinking porridge in the morning can dispel coolness, prevent dryness, harmonize and strengthen the stomach. If you add some foods or medicinal materials that strengthen the spleen, moisturize the lungs, such as lily and tremella, it will be more beneficial to the body.

2. Honey. Eating honey in winter can prevent dryness, moisten and nourish the lungs. And compared to boiled water, babies are more likely to accept sweet honey water.

3. Pears. Eating raw pears can significantly relieve symptoms such as dry throat, itching, pain, constipation, and red urine in patients with upper respiratory tract infections; boiling pears can moisturize the throat and replenish body fluids. Steamed pears can nourish yin and moisturize the lungs, relieve cough and eliminate phlegm.

4. Radish, radish can regulate the spleen and stomach, and also has an auxiliary therapeutic effect on common winter indigestion, wind-heat cold, tonsillitis, cough and phlegm, sore throat and other diseases.

5. Lotus root, lotus root is crisp, tender and juicy, rich in sweetness, easy to digest, rich in trace elements such as iron and calcium, plant protein, vitamins and starch, and has obvious replenishing effects on qi and blood. , Enhance human immunity.

Five parenting tips

1. The only effective way to prevent influenza is regular vaccination

Eating various health products cannot prevent influenza.

It is recommended that babies over 6 months old be vaccinated against influenza, usually in autumn every year, that is, around October. The protection period of the vaccine is generally 6 to 12 months, and the injection at this time can effectively cover the peak seasons of influenza, winter and spring.

2. Do not take cough medicine for colds and coughs

Most colds and coughs do not require medicine. Taking medicine will not make the baby get better faster.

It is recommended that children under 6 months old drink more breast milk, and above 6 months old, they should drink more water on the basis of satisfying their diet and milk intake. Orally taking 2 to 5 mL of honey over 1 year old can relieve cough.

3. If your baby has a stuffy nose, do not pinch both nostrils and blow your nose at the same time

Pinching both sides of the nose with your fingers will cause excessive pressure in the nasal cavity, which may lead to otitis media, tympanic membrane perforation, etc. .

If the baby has severe nasal congestion and runny nose, nasal washing is the more recommended method.

4. If your baby has a fever, do not use antipyretic patches

Antipyretic patches only lower the surface temperature of the skin and do not substantially help reduce fever.

Wearing antipyretic patches can easily make children allergic and uncomfortable, affecting their rest.

What the nutritionist wants to say

5. "Children's food" is not suitable for babies

The so-called special foods for babies or children are generally gimmicks, and most of them are gimmicks. Foods labeled "children's food" are no different from ordinary foods, and some are even sweeter.

When choosing food for your baby, the key is to read the nutrition label and ingredient list. The ones with fewer condiments and additives and low sodium are relatively more suitable for babies.