Bumps n Baby Parenting Magazine May June 2015 | Page 23

Summer Care

Give Healthy and Wholesome Food for
babies on Solids

Also, try to make them play in a cool and
well-ventilated place/ room.
Ensure your Little One stays Hydrated
Babies less than 6 months & who are
Exclusively Breastfed - Feed the baby as
needed and do not give water.

• Include fruits and veggies
• Carry water for your little one wherever
possible
• Give light food that is easily digestible and
has less of oil/ghee/nut
• Include curds and lots of liquids (in the
form of juices / semi solid snacks)
• Avoid eating out.

For bottle / Formula fed babies – cooled
water can be given (after discussing with your
doctor)
For Older babies (above 6 months) – do give
fresh fruit juices and keep offering them
healthy drinks / snacks at regular intervals.
Many toddlers do not drink enough water so
do remind and offer them liquids often to
avoid dehydration.

•
Seek Medical Advice if necessary
If your little one looks very tired or dehydrated
do
seek
medical
attention.
Skin related problems are also very common
during summers (due to heat and increased
number of insects) .In case you see any
changes in the skin / rashes, do contact your
pediatrician.
Special Summer Care Tips for Newborns

Care during bath time
Avoid giving very hot water baths to babies
and toddlers during summer. One should use
tepid water to give bath (use elbow test - dip
your elbow in the water, it should not feel
very hot / very cold).
You can give maximum two baths in a day.
Avoid too much of baths / sponge baths as
these actions fluctuate the body temperature.

As babies take time to regulate / adjust their
body
temperature
according
to
the
surroundings, avoid sudden temperature
changes for them. While at home try to
maintain constant speed for fan / AC.
While stepping out cover baby with a think
cotton blanket for initial few minutes and
then remove it.

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