Monsoon Weather and Kids Health

The rainy season is the monsoon season which usually starts in July and lasts till September in the northern part of India. Out of these July and August are the months that experience the maximum amount of rainfall. The season brings with itself pleasant weather with a cool breeze. The nature around us becomes more green and attractive. Ponds, rivers, streams are in their full glory and the environment becomes clean and fresh due to heavy rain shower. 

Kaintal Prep School, best ICSE Prep school in Patiala, believes although the monsoon comes as a breath of fresh air and brings relief from the scorching summer heat yet it brings with itself its share of problems and complications. Monsoon is the time when most children suffer from low immunity and are more susceptible to airborne and waterborne diseases. But we should not be worried about it as the common precautions mentioned below will enable us to stay healthy against all diseases this monsoon.

Let the rains not dampen your child’s spirits. Follow the simple diet and lifestyle guide to keep your kid’s health troubles at bay. Here are a few do’s and don’ts

Balanced Diet –

Cherries, green almonds, peaches, and plums as they have natural antioxidants and enhance your kid’s immunity against diseases. Including spices like garlic, pepper, and ginger in your kid’s diet as they help with digestion.

Purified Water -

Have boiled, bottled, and purified water. Don’t drink beverages that are not made from treated boiled water and do not add ice even if your kid insists.

Precautions Against Insects –

Use mosquito repellent and nests, wear full sleeve clothes. Also, stay away from stagnant water and puddles.

Hygiene and Cleanliness –

Kids should wash their hands properly and sanitize them at regular intervals. Prevent your children from biting their nails as this will cause them to ingest any infection that may be on their hands.

Kaintal Prep School, top preparatory schools in Patiala, believes despite our best effort we should know that falling sick once in a while is a part of growing up and this is a way kids develop their stronger immune system. However, make sure to not ignore signs of any serious illness. 

Just remind yourself “Precaution is better than cure “

Happy Monsoon!