Autumn is when children's bodies gradually return to optimal functioning, with appetite and digestion naturally adjusting to peak levels. This makes it an ideal time to compensate for summer losses by enhancing nutritional intake to fuel their growth. While meat, eggs, and dairy remain essential, supplement with whole grains like corn, whole wheat bread, millet, and black rice to prevent autumn constipation.
2. Drink plenty of plain water
Babies should drink more plain water instead of beverages. If they resist plain water, try chrysanthemum tea, plum soup, or honeysuckle dew. Various vegetable broths are also important for hydration; clear soups can dilute salt in dishes and maintain fluid balance.
3. Timely deworming
Experts note autumn is the most effective season for deworming. While children can contract roundworm eggs year-round, summer presents the highest risk. Habits like thumb-sucking can introduce eggs into the body, which develop over time into worms that settle in the small intestine. Autumn is the optimal time to administer deworming medication, eliminating all parasites and preventing future issues.
4. Preventing Diarrhea
Autumn marks the peak season for rotavirus diarrhea, also known as autumn diarrhea, primarily affecting children under three years old.Mothers must strictly control food safety, avoid raw or cold foods, and regularly boil toys and utensils for disinfection. If a child shows diarrhea symptoms at kindergarten, immediately isolate them for treatment and properly dispose of feces. 5. Cold Water Bathing Cold water bathing builds cold resistance and boosts immunity. Autumn serves as a transitional season bridging summer and winter, making it ideal for cold-hardening exercises.This practice enhances the immune function of children's organs and tissues, increases the body's cold tolerance, and reduces the incidence of winter-prone illnesses such as colds, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Cold water washing includes cold water hand washing, face washing, body wiping, cold showers, and swimming.Cold water training should be gradual: start with water close to body temperature, then progressively lower the temperature. Dry thoroughly with a towel afterward. Cold showers are suitable for children over 3 years old. The process should be swift, and after the shower, rub with a dry towel until the skin turns slightly pink.