These months of September and October are very treacherous, since there are many sudden temperature changes that make our body suffers and we get sick, especially children and the elderly. Therefore, it is necessary to be forewarned and try to shelter in the right measure.
It is common at this time of year that the mornings and nights are cool, even with rain, but in the afternoon the temperatures are warmer making the parents doubt what clothes to wear to the little ones. So, today we give you some tips to protect children from this autumn cold.
Heating
It is best that children do not expose yourself to these high temperature changes that occur when getting out of the car, when leaving the house, when entering or leaving one room to another, etc. It is normal that in these places we put the heating for a little time in order to be in a pleasant environment but the temperature must be monitored.
Before leaving the house we must always keep warm, with all the clothes that we want to wear well so that we do not notice the change inside the house with the ambient temperature outside. Besides, the Heating inside the house should range between 21º so that the little ones do not feel too cold or too hot.
As you know you have to have Beware of over-wrapping children Since by not controlling its thermal regulation yet, it can cause occasional problems, uncovering at any time and taking a cold, colds, bronchitis or any serious illness.
For this reason, it is always advisable to carry a jacket or blanket in the stroller or in the car to wrap the child in cold cases. Is better avoid very winter clothes but moving away from those used in summer.
With regards to car heating It should never be excessive, it is advisable that it be regulated and ventilated from time to time by opening and closing the windows so that there is no excessive heat. In this way, the little one will feel much more comfortable.
The skin, very important to protect it
Just as the bodywork of a car protects the engine so that it works properly, our skin is the in charge of protecting us from the inclemency of the external environment. Thus, a correct protection of this one will avoid that the humidity and the cold dry it out producing chilblains, cracked and cut lips, dry skin and eczemas.
A good moisturizer is essential in Mom's purse as it keeps the lubricated skin Helps it not deteriorate by the cold causing dryness. The best creams are those that contain a base of petroleum jelly, lanolin, and cold cream.
In addition, these creams must be only exclusively moisturizing since with other medicines they can cause adverse effects in the exhibition with the cold, like for example the steroids that facilitate the cracking of the skin.
As in summer, children should protect your skin from the sun And, even if it is winter, we should not trust ourselves since the winter sun is much more damaging than the summer sun. Thus, it is necessary to apply the protective cream against the cold half an hour before exposure to the sun and renew it at all times.
Protection measures
In cold and humid environments, bacteria and viruses belonging to the respiratory tract of our body are constantly moving, causing the defense mechanisms of our body to decline causing the activation of many diseases.
So for avoid health complications It is advisable to wash your hands with soap constantly, avoid places where there are many crowded people, use tissues to cough and blow snot and sneeze leaning on the elbow, never on the hand, in addition to using a kind of mask in certain cases.
Generally the Mild colds or colds heal on their own Therefore, it is advisable to go to the doctor when the fever persists for more than a day, also affecting the lack of oxygen that prevents breathing correctly, lack of appetite or rest and sleep.
On the other hand, good and correct diet It also prevents children from many diseases since the body is nourished by certain vitamins and nutrients that activate their defenses and, therefore, their immune system, protecting it from many diseases.