On the sea with a baby: for and against
For many of us, summer and sea are inseparable. Hot sand, a fresh sea breeze, a beautiful bronze tan ... Outside the window is already warm May, and there, you see, and the summer will be hot. Therefore, you can begin planning your summer vacation right now. Should I go to the sea with a baby? Will the kid benefit from the marine climate? Let's weigh together the pros and cons.
Despite the assurances of the Ministry of Health and wise grandmothers that children under the age of 3 are better off at sea, even the parents of babies are thinking about taking the child on a trip to the sea.
For those who are not born at the sea and have not spent the wholelife, a trip to the seaside is always a change of climate. And if, in addition, to go to the tropics from a moderate strip, then such a drop in climatic conditions can not but affect the human body.
The child's organism is much more unstable than the adult, and It takes more time for acclimatization - about 5-7 days. Upon returning home, the child will also need a period of adaptation, which will last about a week. Thus, it turns out that for a full and useful recreation at sea with the baby it is necessary not less than 28 days: 21 days actually at sea and plus 7 days for recovery after returning.
To minimize possible health problems of the child, you need to choose sea resorts in a temperate climatic zone, preferably in the same or near the time zone. Exotic travel will have to be postponed until the time when the baby grows up.
In connection with climate change, the immunity of a childcan weaken and the baby will be more susceptible to various viruses and infections. And in exotic countries, besides, there are a lot of insects - pathogens of dangerous diseases. It is better not to risk a child's health.
Before traveling to the sea with a baby, a pediatrician is required. There are a number of diseases in which a childContra-indicated the marine climate in general or certain resorts. For example, children suffering from diseases of the respiratory system, it is extremely undesirable to rest on the Caucasian coast of the Black Sea, but the Crimean coast is just right for them.
Sunbaths are very useful for the baby, but - in themoderate amounts. Young children need to be as little as possible in the open sun, so to relax you should choose a place in the shade of trees or take an umbrella from the sun. A toddler is obliged to wear a hat with a visor or panama, otherwise he can get a sunstroke.
All open areas of the child's skin should be lubricated with a special sunscreen with a high degree of protection, it is better even before exposure to the sun. Lubricate the baby with cream also after each bath, unless the cream is water resistant.
The child's organism is supercooled much faster than the adult, so stay in the water should be short-lived. The first bathing should last no longer than 1-3 minutes, gradually the bath time can be increased to 10-15 minutes. The optimum water temperature is not lower than 22 ° C.
On a trip to the sea with a baby it will come in handy infant first-aid kit. The first aid kit depends on the individualfeatures of the child, but there are several mandatory medications. These are ointments for burns and insect bites, antiallergic agents, antipyretic drugs, drugs for gastrointestinal disorders, and agents for treating wounds.
Baby food at sea should be as little as possible different from his usual diet. Some products can be taken with you from home, for example, soluble cereals or mixtures.
If these simple rules are observed vacation at sea with the baby will benefit. Sea air, bathing in sea water isexcellent hardening for the child. Games on the beach with sand, various pebbles and shells stimulate the development of the child: his imagination, fine motor skills, etc.
