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Monsoons bring forth a host of illnesses that kids are more prone to. Your little angels need to be shielded from the showers to keep them away from all rain-related illnesses and germs that can cause them to sneeze and catch a cold. To keep your kids in the pink of health all through the monsoon, here are 10 things you must do.

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Appropriate clothing: It is important to be well prepared for the rains if you want to keep your little ones away from all the illnesses that come their way. Go shopping for all the appropriate rain gear and keep it ready. A good quality raincoat, sturdy umbrellas, gumboots and waterproof bags will come in handy during the gloomy monsoon days.

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Diet: Diet is very important as the rains tend to contaminate all open foods and veggies.

Ms. Priti Seth, Nutritionist, Pachouli Spa & Wellness, New Delhi, says “Among fruits, stick to pomegranates, mangoes, bananas, apples, litchees and cherries. Fruits are the ideal food as they restore energy. But avoid watermelons and muskmelons.”

Diary intake should be minimal. “The intake of dairy products should not be too high as they have maximum propensity to get infected by germs. Milk, said to be a complete diet, is not advised during the monsoon season. Instead, opt for curd,” add Ms. Shah

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Water care: It is important for kids to consume enough water and keep themselves hydrated. See to it that the water they drink is clean and safe. Water should always be boiled if you do not have a water purifier.

Dr. Akshay Chhallani, Consultant Physician, Sterling Wockhardt Hospitals Vashi, Mumbai says, “It is very important to consume boiled drinking water and maintain personal hygiene and good sanitation.”

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Mosquitoes: Monsoons bring with them mosquitoes. They breed on stagnant water and cause life threatening illnesses such as dengue and malaria. Kids are more susceptible to such diseases so it is best to maintain a clean environment.

“Try to keep your area clean and avoid stagnant water clogging as mosquitoes breed in it. It is advisable to use DDT in the drains near your home. Also use mosquito repellents and nets to protect your kids from bites,” says Dr. Chhallani.

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Sanitation: Keep your kids clean. Warm water showers will be relaxing as well as healthy. Use an anti-bacterial soap and add an antiseptic to the bathing water. After a hair bath, dry the child’s hair quickly so that you minimise chances of catching a cold.
If the child happens to get wet, change her clothes as soon as possible and do not let her soak in water which will increase chances of falling ill.

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