Frequent hand washing
The simplest protection against microorganisms is frequent hand washing, because the infection spreads through tiny droplets of saliva that are transmitted by sneezing on the objects that the child touches. Hands should be washed with warm water and soap, as often as possible.
In addition to these preventive measures, the child to be protected from sudden temperature changes. Cap and scarf, even through supplementation, are useful in the case of low temperature, but if the
child longer stay in the heated space, it should be comfortable.
EVACUATION secretions
The first effect of the cold on the respiratory system is to reduce the mobility of the fine system
cilia, which are located on cells of the lining of the airways of the nose through to the alveoli. Their task is to clear the airways of secretions and mucus, allowing their mobility. However, due to the effects of cold and damp, fine, "wiper" is blind and cease to run, and hence the accumulation of mucus in the bronchi. That the matter would not be more complicated, it is important that as soon as the child starts coughing, apply a natural mucolytic (vegetable syrup) to get fat and mucus coughed child easier. Young children usually swallow secretions, and then it returns. It does not need to worry about - it is essential that the discharge does not stay in the lungs.
Varied diet
Nutrition during the winter months must be rich in vitamins, the best from natural sources - fresh fruits and vegetables. If the child's menu well balanced, it does not need extra intake of vitamins, unless it is recommended by a pediatrician. Freshly squeezed orange juice or tangerine, kiwi or two one bell will satisfy the daily need for vitamin C. Foods that are proven to strengthen the immune system broccoli, beans, carrots, spinach, garlic, dried apricots and bee pollen.
MAINTENANCE passage of the nose
It is important to keep nose clear. If your child is younger than a year ago, rinse his nose with saline, and the rest secretions pull mechanical or electric pump. Toddlers do not know yourself
to deflate nose. They usually only inflate his cheeks and expelled vazuh the mouth and secretion remains where it was. You are left with two choices: either you learn how to breathe out your nose into a tissue or convince him that the pump is not that bad. Older child ukapajte nose drops based on sea water and as often encourage him to blow her nose.