Do you give the elixir?
The battle of viruses with immunity begins with the birth of the baby. The child enters a world in which with every sigh in the respiratory tract viruses get. Finding themselves on the nasal mucosa, mouth, larynx, they are not going to "leave". The problem is that they do not multiply. A huge number of viruses affect the quality of life - it becomes worse due to illnesses. However, nature has all foreseen and created an elixir that strengthens the immunity of the child. Which one? Mom's milk, of course! Feed your baby from the moment you are born. Yellow calorie colostrum perfectly satisfies hunger. A few drops are enough to make the baby full. In addition, it cleanses the intestines from the original feces - meconium. A normal operation of the intestine is one of the components of a full-fledged immune defense.
• Milk is unique! It is fully absorbed by the child's body and saturates it with the necessary substances. Thanks to this product, the child develops not only the immune system, but also the nervous system, the brain. In the first couple of weeks, milk also serves as a hepatoprotector - it removes bilirubin from the liver.
• Night feeding is especially important. After all, it is at this time of day in the body that the most accumulated antibodies accumulate in the milk, which protect the child from infections. Night applications are also an important element of successful lactation. Because at night, prolactin is actively produced. A hormone that regulates the amount of milk. Up to six months, it is your milk that will be a strong protection against infections for the baby. Than more thoughtful is your diet, the more benefits will bring food to the crumb. Kashi, dairy products, baked vegetables and meat - that's what should be the basis of the nursing mother's menu. They will replace vitamins in tablets. Natural substances and digested better, and the risk of provoking an allergy they have less. Each new product is introduced with caution and look at the reaction of the baby. If it does not have a rash, the skin remains smooth, the tummy does not hurt, then everything is in order. Do not rush with the lure. According to the latest WHO recommendations, babies who are breastfed can get acquainted with solid food at 6-7 months. Not earlier!
5 marvelous elements
It would be easier if there were tablets with the inscription: "Strengthening immunity". One a day - and no runny nose-cough. While pharmacists are struggling to create a miracle drug, use what is next to you.
sunlight
Let the autumn rays and not so warm, but still have medicinal properties. It is worth the sun to touch the skin, as in the body begins to produce vitamin D. He is one of the participants in the metabolism. And if the exchange processes in humans are in order, then the immunity of it works like a clock - it keeps the growth of viruses.
Fresh air
Let it not be as gentle in the autumn as in the summer. But the cool hardens the mucous membranes well. And viruses like heat more than cold. Do not fence yourself off from the autumn with closed windows and curtains curtained, ventilate the apartment more often. And in the street, teach the baby to breathe according to this pattern: breathe in with his nose, exhale with his mouth. Cool air is heated in the nasal passages and enters the respiratory tract already warm. It perfectly ventilates the lungs, carrying with it viruses.
Lightweight clothing
Autumn fogs, dampness, rains bring with them thoughts of a cozy plaid, a cup of cocoa and a cartoon "Madagascar" (nice to look at warm countries). But a warm cocoon is not such a good protection against viruses. The body hardens Spartan conditions. Therefore, in any weather, go out into the street (unless a heavy rain can make you stay at home). Rubber boots, waterproof raincoat - and walk will succeed! Do not mess! Wear as many clothes on crumb as on yourself. And then a single layer less, because the crumb runs without stopping. Baby still walking in the stroller? Take a blanket in the tray. You'll cover it if the spout and knobs are cold.
Cool water
Of course, it is best to begin tempering in the summer. However, in the autumn, douches, rubbing and other hardening procedures also do not interfere. If you carry them without fanaticism. Start with the temperature of the water when swimming. Let it be no higher than 37.5 ° C. The kid does not lie in the bath with the book, like Dad. He dives, swims, plays catch-up with rubber gum - in general, does not sit in one place. So, he is not cold. Rather, it's hot. Every day, lower the temperature of the water in the bathroom by a degree. If the baby is uncomfortable, he will tell you. But believe me, you will not hear such a complaint from him. Because he likes to splash in cool water. The wise children's body knows that he is better. Each bath is finished with dipping your feet with cold water. Water the stacks and ankles from the shower first for two seconds, then three ... The main thing is how to wipe the baby's legs with a towel. To really brave moms, we offer to roll the children with ice water from head to foot!
Active movement
With the dynamics of the baby is all right. You sometimes find it difficult to stop it. And it's wonderful! After all, movement is necessary for the normal functioning of the body. But hypodynamia becomes the cause of frequent viral infections. So jumping, running, dancing, walking is welcome. For your part, you can direct the baby's energetic energy in a certain direction. Accustom your crumb every morning to start with charging. A simple set of exercises will strengthen, cheer up and start a wonderful day!
Heavy artillery
The fact that autumn came, advertising campaigns of tablets working on immunity speak. They have different active substances, but the goal of all drugs is to protect themselves from illness. It sounds tempting. But without the spoon tar was not wasted. The principle of the action of immunomodulators is to correct the work of the body's defenses so as to remove the gaps in it. In other words, make immunity an impregnable fortress for viruses, and not only. Such drugs need to drink a long time, a little, the effect you'll see a month later, one and a half, two ...
• Immunostimulants are useful when the baby is confronted directly with the source of infection. They are needed at the first signs of the disease. Then the tablets are drunk according to the scheme: the first 2 hours every 15 minutes. (or 30), and then three times a day at regular intervals. How long? Not less than five days. You should know that immunostimulants can not be drunk all the time. The constant tension of immunity gives a backlash - defensive forces are depleted. • Fiber, lacto- and bifidobacteria are also required for normal protection. They maintain a beneficial intestinal microflora. And it, in turn, helps the lymphoid cells to produce substances - immunoglobulins or isozymes. They form part of a strong immune defense. So dairy products with a low shelf life (meaning there are live bacteria), cereals, vegetables and fruits should be in the baby's diet.
• Homeopathy is effective. Only to drink it you need a long time, according to the scheme appointed by the doctor, adjusting and supplementing at least once every three months.
What's that smell?
From viruses can be protected by mechanical means. For example, smearing a nose with petroleum jelly before going out. Viruses taken from the air do not settle on the mucous membrane, but on the layer of fat. And with him leave the nasal passages, when you clean your baby's nose, returning home. Vaseline - a simple, proven, but there are things much better.
Crimean motives
A good remedy for viruses is juniper oil. It can be mixed with olive in a 1: 2 ratio and lubricate the nose before going out. This fragrance not only protects against viruses, but also gives a great mood. Because it contributes to the production of endorphins.
Garlic amulet
The smell of garlic usually causes appetite, and also kills viruses. Straighten with them phytoncides, which are part of the root crop. This substance has a powerful disinfecting effect. You can chop finely garlic and put on a plate. And leave her in the room. Here such antiviral inhalation. And how to be on the street? A box of chocolate eggs will do. To her fasten the lace and hang the baby around the neck, and put a clove of garlic inside. Wonder-amulet is ready!
Perfume "Tea Tree"
Essential oil of tea tree has amazing properties: anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial. The only problem is to put it on the mucous spout is unsafe, there may be irritation. Lubricate their shirt collar or neck of a sweater, scarf on a jacket ... Do not be afraid, there will not be any fat traces - the oil evaporates without a trace (of course, if it's not ample to water them things). Thanks to such "spirits" every breath becomes disinfectant.
There is a hunt
Frequent viral infections can be triggered by helminthic invasion. This means that if parasites live in the body, then the immune system is weak, because helminths are allies of viruses. They weaken the protection of the body, and viruses at this time begin to conquer the "new land". In addition to frequent illnesses, there are several more symptoms that the baby has worms. Unpleasant smell from the mouth in the morning, complaints of nausea. All this is an excuse to hand over feces to enterobiosis (detection of pinworms). More serious parasites can be calculated using a blood test or computer diagnosis. If the study gives a positive result, do not get scared. Take up the treatment. It consists in the fact that you give your child a protivoglist drug. The most suitable time for this is the first frost (somewhere in the middle of November). And the medicine should be drunk by all family members, including domestic animals. After a month, repeat the procedure.
Once upon a time there was a nose ...
Otolaryngologists say that how well the nasopharynx is healthy depends on how often the child will be ill. It is the mucous nasal, pharynx, larynx subjected to a massive attack of viruses. Do not forget to sprinkle the nose with a regular saline several times a day. The vodka should be slightly salty, then there will be no stove and the procedure will not cause a violent protest from the side of the crumb. It is best to breed sea salt - it contains a lot of important microelements for the organism. And watering the mucous is necessary for its full-fledged work. Dry mucosa can not contain the growth of pathogenic organisms. With the beginning of the heating season on the batteries, put on wet towels. Then the air in the room will not be too dry.
• Regularly check the condition of the adenoid kid. After all, this body is a barrier to infections. If the tonsils are not in order, then they work for viruses. Symptoms of adenoiditis you can notice without a doctor's advice. The child begins to snort with a nose at night, breathing in the open mouth during the day. Urgently to the otolaryngologist! Treatment of adenoids is not necessary from time to time, but according to the scheme prescribed by the doctor. As a rule, it includes vasoconstrictive drops, antibiotics, rinses. The minimum period of treatment in the acute period of adenoiditis is 2 weeks. When the inflammation goes away, you have to drink a course of homeopathy to fix the result. Easy breathing and no runny nose - this is the result of thoughtful and diligent treatment.
In a mood
Happy people rarely get sick. The more positive emotions in a child's life, the healthier it is. Of course, it does not do without minor troubles: a broken toy, a broken elbow ... It is important that the global attitude be joyful. Make small holidays. Go on a search for mushrooms or just stroll around the park, watching how everything around is painted with gold. Read books, admire the clouds or laugh at Tom and Jerry. Let endorphin not act as productively as interferon. But without it, viruses can not be defeated. In his presence, they lie on both shoulder blades, like a bad mood!