Worried About Your Child's Health in Summer? Follow These 5 Simple Tips to Keep Them Safe

Summers can be tough—not just for adults but especially for children. From heat stroke to dehydration and heat rashes, kids are more vulnerable during this season because their immune systems are still developing. They lose water faster, get tired quicker, and are more prone to stomach infections and skin issues.

But the good news is: a few simple precautions can go a long way in protecting their health. Let’s take a look at 5 key things you must do to keep your child healthy and happy in the summer heat.

1. Keep Them Hydrated—Creatively!

Children often resist drinking plain water, so make hydration fun and tasty. Include:

• Lemonade
• Buttermilk
• Coconut water
• Aam panna (raw mango drink)

These not only hydrate but also help prevent heat stroke and boost energy.

2. Add Curd to Their Daily Diet

Curd is a natural probiotic—great for gut health and digestion. It also cools the body internally. Make it fresh at home instead of using packaged ones. You can mix it with fruits or make raita to make it more appealing for kids.

3. Include Water-Rich Seasonal Fruits

Fruits like:

• Cucumber
• Melon
• Watermelon
• Grapes

These are rich in water and nutrients. Grapes also help in boosting hemoglobin, which keeps your child more energetic and resistant to illness.

4. Protect Them from Harsh Sunlight

• Dress them in light, breathable, full-sleeve clothes
• Always send them out with a cap or hat
• Avoid letting them step out between 12 PM and 3 PM, the hottest hours of the day

This reduces the risk of sunburn, dehydration, and exhaustion.

5. Take Extra Care of Their Skin

Children’s skin is delicate and prone to:

• Heat rashes
• Sweat irritation
• Infections from minor cuts

What to do:

• Bathe them daily and use medicated talcum powder
• Wipe sweat gently with a soft cotton cloth
• Treat any cuts immediately with an antiseptic cream to prevent infections