In summer it is essential to keep children as open as possible so that they become stronger and ready to face the winter months when, instead, they will be forced to stay most of the time indoors.
Sea, children, natural remedies and advice on how to best enjoy the summer season.
The benefits of sunlight
Being outdoors has many health benefits because the sun's rays are good, because
> They stimulate the production of vitamin D, which is essential for bone development;
> They stimulate the metabolism, helping it to work more correctly;
> They help strengthen the immune system.
Among the outdoor places, the sea is certainly a favorite of children.
The sea, therefore, is also a source of joy for them, but to get the maximum benefit it is necessary to take some precautions, those notes, which repeat to us every summer and which are indispensable for health: no beach during the hottest hours, sun cream and t-shirt to protect the skin, hydration, nutrition for the summer season that is correct and adequate, hat always on the head.
Obviously the precautions to be taken also depend on the age of the children.
Children at sea, age by age
Under the age, children at the seaside can go quietly, but they must be kept in the shade and in a well-ventilated place, carefully avoiding even the hot hours. The beach is therefore forbidden between 11.00 and 17.00. It is also important to pay attention to the evening humidity, typical of seaside resorts, which could cause problems for all children, but especially for children.
Children 1 to 3 years at sea can have a greater margin of freedom and start playing with sand. The skin of children at sea must always be adequately protected, as well as the head, which must never remain uncovered. At that age, children love playing with water.
To avoid the classic whim of the want to stay in the sea when it is not now because maybe it's too hot or you have already been too long in the sun, you can fill a small inflatable sea water pool and hold it under the umbrella, thus allowing to the children to wallow happily, remaining, however, in the shade.
Before letting the baby in, it is advisable, after filling the pool, to keep it in the sun so that the water reaches the right temperature.
After 3 years it is possible to let the children play more freely, even in the sun, the important thing is to do it at the right time, ie always before 11.00 and after 17.00.
Children at the sea. Some practical advice
Hair protection . We often talk about sun protection of the skin, but it is not almost the subject of hair. Children's hair is often thin and fragile and saltiness can ruin them. To keep them healthy, just spread very little sweet almond oil on the lengths of your hair and tie them, if we talk about a child. In the cases of the boys, a couple of drops are enough to pass on the hair with the tip of the fingers.
After-sun . As an after-sun lotion, to hydrate and relieve the skin, a natural product is ideal. Even in this case, for example, sweet almond oil is fine.
Costume . Do not leave the costume wet and full of sand on the skin of children. Rubbing and moisture can irritate and irritate the skin. It is good, therefore, to bring more than one change.
Risk of dehydration . It is important to have children drink often and offer them fresh fruit.
Food and sea . The diet, in summer, especially when exposed to the sun, must be rich in antioxidant substances and mineral salts. Under excellent food, carrots, tomatoes, spinach, apricots, dried fruit, extra virgin olive oil and, in general, all seasonal fruits and vegetables.
