As autumn deepens and the weather turns pleasantly cool, it's the perfect time for outdoor activities! When parents exercise in the morning, consider bringing your baby along. This not only helps build their willpower to wake up but also boosts their immunity!
Signs of Low Immunity in Babies
Digestive Issues: Babies with weak immunity often have impaired gastrointestinal function, making them prone to diarrhea or constipation.
Seasonal susceptibility: A key indicator of low immunity is frequent illness, especially during seasonal transitions when fluctuating temperatures make babies prone to colds and fevers.
Wound infections: Cuts or scrapes may heal slowly or become infected.
Susceptibility to Infectious Diseases: Children with low immunity are highly prone to contracting illnesses from others, especially those in group settings like kindergartens.
Frequent Colds: Recurring colds occurring at least three times a year indicate weak immunity.
How to Boost Your Child's Immunity
I. Exercise: Cold-Resistance Activities Like Hiking
As the saying goes: "Bundle up in spring, dress lightly in autumn."After the start of autumn, gradually introduce cold-weather exercises to enhance adaptability to environmental changes and improve cardiovascular function. Pediatricians note that autumn is the optimal season for exercise for children prone to respiratory illnesses.
For outdoor cold-weather activities, mornings are recommended. Though temperatures are lower than midday, this is an ideal time to build cold resistance.When dressing your baby for morning exercise, avoid overly thick layers. Bring a towel to wipe sweat as needed. Outdoor activities can include hiking, crawling or running on open fields or hillsides. Children aged 1-3 can also take short walks outdoors in the cold air, ideally limited to 5-10 minutes.Children aged 3-6 can play and run outdoors in cold weather. Remove one layer of clothing during activity and put it back on afterward. II. Diet: Dairy Products and Vitamin C Another way to boost your baby's immunity is through dietary adjustments.For younger infants, aim for a well-rounded, balanced diet. Moms may also consider giving probiotic supplements, which increase beneficial bacteria in the gut, improve digestive function, and enhance nutrient absorption. For older children, prioritize vitamin C supplementation. Vitamin C helps strengthen immunity, particularly against upper respiratory infections.
III. Clothing: Swaddles and Light Jackets
Autumn brings significant temperature fluctuations between day and night. What should moms do regarding dressing babies for outings or indoor stays?
【Don't Forget a Light Jacket When Out】
When heading out with your baby, consider bringing a light jacket and pants. These can be removed during warmer midday hours or while outdoors.We also recommend putting a hat on your baby before heading out. It provides sun protection during the day and keeps your little one warm when it cools down. Protecting your baby's head significantly reduces the risk of them catching a chill. 【Swaddling is best for sleep】 Indoors, babies don't need overly thick clothing, and their bedding shouldn't be too heavy either. You can leave the window screen open while they sleep, allowing their airways to be exposed to more cool air stimulation.We suggest swaddling your baby during sleep to prevent active limbs from kicking off the covers. Remember, many seasonal illnesses in babies stem from nighttime chills. (Want daily parenting insights from top pediatric experts? Long-press the image above and scan the QR code.)