10 Tips to Improve Immunity in Babies and Kids

Immunity is the ability to resist, protection from an infection or different types of viruses. Immunity is a lifetime process to improve on. Once the child is born, we as a parent try our best to improve his/her immunity.  The resistance power is now falling apart, and children are falling sicker despite new innovations or researches.

10 Tips to Improve Immunity in Babies and Kids

But can it be built over a period of time? Is it hereditary? Can someone re-work to build it after a certain period? Well, there are so many questions that can arise, and immunity is different for each child. There are certainly many factors that can help a child to develop & build a better immunity apart from exceptions who need special medical care or need!

10 Tips to Improve Immunity in Babies and Kids

1. Breastfeed:

Breastfeed protects the baby from illness. Antibodies present in breastmilk can help to fight infection and other viruses. A baby should be breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months. There a many natural ways to increase breastmilk and avoid formula. If required one can take help from Lactation Consultants.

2. Good Nutrition:

Every fruit or vegetable carries different types of nutrient value. Some are calcium-rich, some are potassium or magnesium. Few carry iron and others protein. A child needs to be introduced to a variety of food and vegetable so that the body can start making its own antibodies with sufficient sources. Seasonal fruits or vegetables are the best options to make it easy.

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3. Physical exercise:          

Sitting for prolonged hours can make your muscle stiff or tight. Even for the babies, carrying them all the time will not allow them to move their body parts. Children need to play, run in the open areas so that they become active with the age. Make a routine for playtime and allow them to explore with free play. Play areas are the best option for kids in the city.

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4. Enough sleep :

Interrupted sleep or less sleep can bring imbalance to the entire system of the human body. There are fixed sleep hours guidelines, which need to be followed as per the age. Babies need more sleep like 11-14 hours, and toddlers need 10-12 hours in a day. Still, an average sleep should be 8 to 10 hours

Read: Indian Baby and Toddler Sleep Tips

5. Hygiene habits:

A good and healthy hygiene habit is not about using sanitizers as much as you can. Excessive use of sanitizers can imbalance the good bacteria along with the bad bacteria. Washing hands with running water is one of the safe and healthy habits one can have. Washing hands with soap & water after using the washroom is an added habit. Bathing regularly can also aid to wash away other bacteria which can develop due to sweat or heat.

6. Avoid self-medication & unnecessary antibiotics:

Giving a standard medicine for fever or for a cough is very common. Sometimes parents don’t consult doctors and treat kids as per their own. But this can be dangerous to kid’s immunity & health later in their life. Unnecessary antibiotics can also affect a child’s immunity for a longer run. Please consult your doctor before you start any medication of your own.

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7. Avoid unhealthy & junk food:

Children love junk food. They will always have a different craving for chips, chocolates, and tinned food. We cannot completely cut on the consumption, but we can surely limit the use. Try complementing junk with healthy fruits or vegetables. Also, we can make them understand the reason behind it and how junk food has no nutritious value and should be avoided at large.
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8. Healthy Home Environment:

A stress-free environment is always more loving & relaxing. Even though children are too young to understand the intricacies of social life, but serious discussions can be avoided in front of them. They should feel at home as a secure & loving place.

9. Be with nature:

Technology has made our lives settle in artificial rooms & with artificial air, but Nature has its own healing power to rejuvenate. Allow your children to spend time with Nature and fresh air. This is a natural way to improve immunity with no medicines required. Please don’t forget to limit the screen time.

10. Mental & emotional well-being:

A sense of fear, the threat can affect the mental state of the child. A child should be happy and then only his/her system can work better. As a parent, we need to develop a proper communication with the child so that a child can share everything with you, without any fear. A child who is emotionally stable will be healthier & stable.

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