GENERAL SAFETY MEASURE FOR KIDS

Introduction:

Kids are new to this world and do not have the ability to understand the surroundings having potentially dangerous spots to best  avoided.  during their infancy and childhood, which is learning and understanding period of the basics of life on which their future is built. In this period with each experience they learn and understand. It is important during this phase that the parent takes the leadership in clearing their queries and guide them properly what to do and what not to do.

Following are certain General Tips with explanations guiding the young parent to accomplish their sacred role of rearing the child with full responsibility  and satisfaction so that the child when grows adult can support and care for his parent. Sparing little time for the infant is a good investment for future. 

The Dos to Keep Kids Healthy, Clean & Safe:

• Keeping the kid with best neatness and cleanliness.

• Nails should be properly trimmed avoiding possible injury.

• Nappy when soiled needs removal, area washing with mild soap and dried with neat towel and new  replacement .

• Keep the genitals  clean and dry for prevention from fungus infestation.

• Scalp is also prone to get fungal infection and dermatitis. The prevention lies in its proper cleaning.

• Tight wearing clothes cause irritation to the child. Loose clothes should be preferred for good aeration of the skin.

• ·Childs' Room it is necessary to have natural light and good ventilation and no dust or insects.

• The child needs to have own bed near his mothers' bed with water
• proof sheet to prevent the bed getting soiled and source of infection to the child.

• ·Give child toys producing musical chymes. The child plays and works with the toy and inquisitively from where the music is coming. This induces the child to learn new things.

• When carrying the child  provide  support to the head by your hand, because weak neck muscles  can not support weight of
• head.  A downward jerk of the head by it's weight can cause an internal injury.

• Mothers milk makes the only suitable nutrition for the child during breast feeding period suitable for it's delicate digestive system. Child and mother relationship gets firm. There is an emotional tie build up

• Mother milk should satisfy infant needs.

• Mother should adopt sitting posture, while feeding the child.

• Cleaning of Nipples is very necessary. Mother needs balanced nutritious meals  all through lactation period.

• ·Due to a pathological reason if breast feeding is not possible boiled cows milk with necessary dilution can be  given by clean boiled feeding bottle.

• Few children  have allergy reaction with food, milk, synthetic dress and cosmetics. Known article causing allergy need to be avoided to prevent complicatons.

• Mosquito nets cover is recommended for use on regular basis for prevention from variety  of diseases caused by insect bites i.e. malarial attack, dengue fever , filariasis.

• ·An atmosphere of calmness should be created for inducing refreshing sleep. Children need to sleep more and it is believed growth hormones secretions and their action on body is more during sleep.

• A record of Growing measures in height, weight, behaving with others , movement of limbs , personal & social interaction capability ,language expression and understanding needs to be understood  for general assessment.  Child should be encouraged on each new achievement.

• ·In the beginning infant defecates with each feed. Infant needs defecation training . Make the infant sit on toilet seat and make gestures of squeezing of bowl in a few days infant shall learn and shall make it a regular habit.

• ·The small potty seat needs cleaning using antiseptic before every use and be kept exclusive for infant use.