Monsoons brings a lot of infections for your baby. Check this to know more about how to prevent these illnesses to keep your baby healthy!
Before going through the solution let’s start with basic thing.
Why do babies fall sick during monsoon?
Babies have immature immunity making them prone to infections like cold, cough fever. So its important to be extra careful with babies during monsoon.
Breastfeeding
Breastmilk is the nutrition for babies. It also contains antibodies and prebiotics which helps to boost your baby’s immunity.
Nutrition
If your baby is above 6 months and has started solids, feed pureed/mashed immunity-boosting and fiber-rich foods to improve immunity.
Handwashing
Make sure to wash your hands before picking up your baby, during diaper changes, and before preparing food, to avoid the spread of germs.
Ensure proper sleep
Sleep is the best time to rest for babies. It is essential for building immunity as a lack of sleep can make your baby prone to infections by reducing immune cells.
Vaccination
Following your baby’s vaccination schedule as given by your doctor significantly reduces illnesses by providing protection against common diseases.
