Walking with a childWalking with a child in the open air is very importantfor the development and well-being of the baby. But how correctly to walk with the child, if on the street plus thirty in the shade, so even you need to find this shadow? We'll talk about this today.






Benefits of walking for children


Joint walks with children have a beneficial effecton the sleep and appetite of children, stimulate the development of protective mechanisms of the immune system, strengthen health and improve overall health. Each mother knows that walking with a child in the fresh air is possible, and, moreover, even necessary from the first days of his life. Experts recommend to make very small, but frequent walks with newborns (several outings on the street for 10-15 minutes), gradually increasing the time allotted for acquaintance of the kid with the outside world. An example, a healthy child at the age of one month may well be in the open air for 6-8 hours, if, of course, caring adults consider all details prudently, making the pastime as comfortable and safe as possible.


Clothes for walking with a child


The first thing to think about is the verynecessary details of the children's wardrobe. All linen, designed for the baby, must necessarily be made of natural fabrics - cotton things best absorb moisture and provide much-needed for a healthy skin "ventilation." It would be nice to minimize the use of disposable diapers, since the quality of even the most popular of them leaves much to be desired. Do not forget to bring a replacement set of clothes, or better - two, even if you plan to walk not very long.


Children on a walk photo


Walking shoes with baby


Shoes are no less important than clothes, but youngparents are often inclined to give her much less attention. Until the baby learns how to stand and walk well, it is not worth buying the first sandals. Walking with the child, use ordinary cotton socks (if it's cold, you can put two on the leg) or knitted booties (they also need to put on socks, so that the booties do not "bite").


Than to take the child on walk


It's better to go to fresh air soon afterfeeding - well-nourished children will either hard, peacefully sleep, or with maximum peace of mind will study the world around them. To diversify the leisure of the child or to prevent a capricious crying, use ordinary toys - good, the assortment of modern stores allows you to choose the necessary things for every taste. Give preference to objects that are convenient for perception in all senses, refrain from soft toys (dite can take it into the mouth and fill it with the "wool" of the little animal), from things with small details and too noisy fun (even select rattles carefully - the sound can scare the child) .


A child is walking on the beach


Independent activity of children on a walk


The activity of the baby, of course,very limited - the maximum that he can do is throw the toy away from the wheelchair. Growing up children try their best to explore the world. To prevent the cognitive process is in no case impossible, but try to make as much effort as possible to ensure that the child feels comfortable and constantly was in favorable conditions. The best thing that can be done is to study the environment together, getting a lot of pleasure from every moment.


Safety of children on a walk


Safety is a key moment during walks. Be sure to pay attention to the following points:



  • the child should not overheat or be dressed out of the weather;

  • walking is best in the period before noon and after 16 hours. Solar activity in this time interval will be the most secure;

  • in the summer, take care of the presence of panama, a protective visor in the stroller and a children's protective cream;

  • Before each exit, check whether the wheels of the wheel are not creaking and whether it is smooth enough. Violations can indicate possible damage, so be vigilant;

  • try to spend as much time as possible in places with a good planting of trees and avoid walking along motor roads.


Health to you and your children!



Baby for a walk in the big city

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