‘Keep you children hydrated always’
Dr Saminathan is the former director of Institute of Child Health Hospital in Egmore
By : migrator
Update: 2018-05-14 19:05 GMT
Chennai
What are the precautions a parent must take for their kids this summer?
Parents must ensure their child is taking plenty of water. Also, they should ensure that their child’s diet consists of non-spicy food. Children should be given more fruits and fruit juices and they must follow a diet which includes food like idli and curd rice. Food from restaurants should be avoided. Parents must be careful about the water consumed by them.
What must a parent look out for?
A parent must ensure their child is sufficiently hydrated always and is passing enough urine. If the child’s food habits are changing, there is something to worry about.
In case a child falls sick due to the heat, what must a parent do?
They must take their child to doctor to see if the child has low blood pressure. Should be careful to not force the child to drink water if he/she is about to faint. It can cause asphyxiation. Parents must focus on keeping the child’s body cool and take him/her to a hospital when the condition is stable.
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