The arrival of the cold does not imply, at all, staying locked at home. The plans are other and, despite the low temperatures, they are just as fun.
Children still need to go outside (although play time is shorter). All parents have to do is protect them from possible colds and infections in the respiratory and auditory devices.
Why The ears are one of the most sensitive organs to cold, and especially in childhood. We tell you how to protect them, so that your children enjoy winter, without getting sick.
To fully enjoy the winter and protect yourself from the cold without fright, it is clear that warm clothes are essential, but also the care of the ears, "since otitis and infections are not at all exclusive of summer and swimming pools".
That is what the experts at Oticon say, that give us these tips to protect the ears of our children.
In Babies and more How to protect babies and children from the cold: seven keys to coping with winter 1. Wear a hat and earmuffs
The main infection during the winter is otitis caused by the mucus that is generated by colds, especially in infants and children.
So to prevent and prevent colds, it is important to wear clothes that protect ears and head, the main area through which heat is lost.
2. Keep your nose clear
Another measure to avoid an ear infection is to clean your small noses (with physiological serum, for example) to eliminate as much as possible the mucus that may be in the nose.
In Babies and more How to prevent your children from getting sick when it's cold3. Avoid temperature changes
Sudden changes in temperature are not recommended in general, but in winter these are usually common, since it passes from heated spaces, to the street very quickly.
In this case it is recommended to pay attention and warm up before leaving closed places, to maintain body heat as long as possible.
4. Monitor air quality
Many of the infections (including that of the ear), are caused by viruses that are found in the air and, therefore, also in our home.
So it is important to ventilate it well, especially the living room and rooms, where the family spends more time, in order to renew that air.
Yes, it's cold and we don't want the heat of the house to escape, but just by opening the windows a few minutes in the morning, we will get less germs in the environment.
Take advantage when children are in school or go for a walk with the baby.
5. Prevent infections
The nose and mouth are the entry routes to harmful substances that can affect the ears during winter.
Try to keep your baby's hands clean and explain to the older children the importance of washing their hands, so that they do so even if you are not aware.
You have to protect your mouth when you cough, if we are constipated, so as not to spread to children or other people.
Take care of your children's natural defenses, so they are stronger and better resist colds, starting with food.
6. Keep them away from noise
Although we go out daily, we cannot deny that when it is cold we choose closed places and spend more time at home. In addition, we take the opportunity to go more to shows or shopping centers, of course, with children.
Loud noises are not good for children's hearing, but not for adults. Therefore, we must ensure that the places where we go are not very noisy.
If the environment is annoying, we see that our baby is irritable, or our son puts his hands to his ears, better to change places.
There is nothing more irritating like ringing in the ear after prolonged exposure to loud noise!
7. Dry your ears well after bathing
Did you know that moisture can cause ear infections? To prevent, try to dry your ears after showering or bathing daily.
You just need a finger wrapped in the end of a towel to gently dry the outer ear. Remember that sticks are totally prohibited.
A trick to extract the water that has been able to stay inside, when the child is older, it is ask him to tip his head and make small leaps. The pressure exerted by the jump will make the water that could remain inside come out more easily.
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