Most kids today grew up dependent on technology. Mobile phones, tablets,
laptops, television, and other gadgets have and will always be a part of their
childhood and lifestyle. However, this does not mean that we cannot let them
experience the joys of riding a bike, playing tag, and lots of other activities
that kids used to love doing outdoors, especially during the summer break.
While it is important to let your kids have fun under the sun,
certain precautions must still be set to ensure that they are safe from harm
and discomfort. Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo, together with several
moms from various walks of life shared tips on how to arm their kids for a fun
and safe day outdoors!
Protecting them from
environmental risks
The outdoors can also cause harm to your kid if you do not take
safety measures to avoid possible natural risks. “Of course, I worry that they
could get diseases especially with the recent measles outbreak, but thankfully
my kids are vaccinated, and that takes away a lot of stress and worry for us,”
says mommy of three and children’s book author Teresa Dumadag.
If your kids will run around in the afternoon, be sure to put
sunblock to protect them from harmful UV rays and bring mosquito repellent to
keep dengue-carrying mosquitoes away. Mommy Laila, co-founder of lifestyle
brand Elements of Tomorrow and mom of one, also says that it is important to
dress according to the weather: “We let our child, Sid Nayon, play freely in
nature whether it’s sunny or rainy. So of course we dress him accordingly so he
is well-protected.”
Preparing for
emergencies
For Mommy Teresa, prevention is better than cure. Whenever she and
her husband take their three boys to the park, she always makes sure they are
ready for whatever accidents and emergencies that may occur. “Just recently, my
eldest son fell while running and wounded his knee. Thankfully, we had wet
wipes to clean the wound and found a restroom he could wash it in,” she shared.
Meanwhile, Mommy Kaye, a part-time working mom with a
three-year-old, says that she already has a bag of essentials prepared for whenever
she goes out with her son, Riley: “The contents of the backpack include a small
towel, wipes, alcohol, mosquito repellent patches, a bottle of water and an
extra shirt.” Being prepared for emergencies can also give you that peace of
mind and will let you enjoy alongside your kid.
Teaching your kids
proper hygiene
While putting several safety measures for your kids is important,
nothing is more effective than teaching your kids to take care of themselves.
Mommy Heart Calimlim, virtual assistant and freelance writer, says that she makes sure to explain to her
kids the importance of proper hygiene: “It’s for their own sake. Kung hindi ko
sila tuturuan na alagaan sarili nila, baka ikapahamak pa nila at lalo silang magkasakit
(It’s for their own sake. If I don’t
teach them to take care of themselves, it will cause more harm and they’re more
likely to catch diseases).”
Washing hands right after playing is also an effective way to avoid
germs. According to Mommy Kaye, “There’s always a feeling of paranoia, if I may
call it, because playing outside brings a lot of germs, especially now that
he’s in a phase where he keeps on biting his nails.” This is why right after
playing, one of the first things Mommy Kaye does is to make Riley wash his
hands to avoid illnesses caused by these germs.
Keeping it consistent
at home
To support her son’s active and adventurous personality, Mommy Laila
believes that protecting him is a daily and consistent thing: “We see to it
that our kid is healthy in terms of their food. We only feed him plant-based
and organic food so that when he plays outside, he’s not prone to sickness and
he has strength.” Promoting a healthy diet as well as regular vitamin intake
can build up your child’s strength so that he is ready to face everything when
he plays outdoors.
Your kid should not be the only one being protected, but also the
whole family. Mommy Teresa shared, “There was a time when we had a maid who had
lice. She was the one taking care of my son so he also got head lice and so we
had to buy head lice shampoo for the both of them.” Shampoo specifically made
for head lice infestation is the best treatment you can give to your child. In
case of head lice infestation, use Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo twice a
week for two weeks, and once a week for prevention of head lice recurrence.
That way, your child is safe from head lice infestation, especially when they
interact with other kids.
At the end of the day, it is always our child’s happiness that we
care about. Mommy Heart shared, “Ever since we started letting our kids play
outside, I always see them happy and they really look forward to play time.”
Taking the time to spend a whole day of playing outdoors with your kids is also
a great opportunity to bond and of course, there is no better way for parents
to show their love for their kids than to spend quality time with them.
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