Amidst the rainy season diseases and challenges brought by the heavy showers, it can be a tough time for both babies and moms in India. The increased humidity, mosquitoes, and infections in the air add to the worries. However, the rainy season doesn’t have to be a time of constant struggle for the entire family. By following a few simple tips, you and your baby can embrace and enjoy the cool, rainy weather, just like everyone else!

9 Tips to Protect Babies from Rainy Season Diseases

1. Keep Baby Clean and Dry

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During the rainy season, it’s crucial to prioritize baby and toddler hygiene. Keep them clean by giving them a bath (or at least a sponge bath) twice a day. Pay special attention to areas like underarms, neck, genitals, and other body creases. Additionally, make sure their caregivers wear clean clothes and remain free from infections, safeguarding them from rainy season diseases.

2. Dress them in Comfortable Clothes

During the monsoon, the weather can be unpredictable, ranging from hot and humid to sudden cold spells. To keep your baby comfortable and protected, opt for soft cotton clothes that allow their skin to breathe. Remember to carry a cardigan or jacket for chilly moments. Ensure their clothes are dry to prevent fungal infections and other rainy season diseases. By dressing your little one in the right attire, you can create a cozy and secure environment, making their rainy season enjoyable and worry-free.

3. Keep Mosquitoes Away

Diseases like malaria and dengue are extremely prevalent in the monsoon, so it is very important to keep babies protected from mosquitoes. Wearing clothes with long sleeves, using mosquito patches as well as clearing away stagnant water from around your home can help to a great extent. You can also use citronella oil while mopping the house which is a natural method to keep mosquitoes away.

4. Stay Away from People who are Ill

Viral infections are extremely common during monsoons and are very contagious as well. Keep your child away from people who have a flu or any kind of infection. Ask your family and friends to wash their hands and use a sanitizer before they touch your baby, since they may be harboring germs even if they don’t show any symptoms.

5. Avoid Crowded Places

Crowded places like malls are hotspots for germs and it’s very easy for babies to catch any disease since their immunity isn’t fully developed. It’s best to avoid such places during the monsoon, or at least go when it is least likely to be crowded.

6. Wash your Own and your Baby’s Hands often

All the hand washing awareness programs have a point – the best way to stay safe from infections is to keep your and baby’s hands clean. Wash your hands with soap and water often, especially after handling dirty diapers or coming in from outside. Also ask older siblings to do the same before touching the baby.

7. Stick to Boiled Water

Ensure that you use boiled and cooled water for your baby’s formula as well as to drink since stomach flu and diarrhea are mostly waterborne diseases that are more commonly seen during the rains.

8. Wash Fruits and Vegetables Thoroughly

Keep you little one away from all raw vegetables and pre-cut fruit, especially from outside. At home, ensure that you wash all fruits and vegetables with a teaspoon of salt and water.

9. Stay Away from the First Showers: Safeguarding Your Baby’s Delicate Skin from Rainy Season Diseases

During the monsoon, it’s important to shield your baby from the initial showers, as they can be acidic and potentially harm their delicate skin. Instead, opt to stay indoors and cherish the comforting atmosphere while watching the rain unfold.

These simple yet effective tips require minimal effort but can have a significant impact on your baby’s well-being. Prioritizing their health and safety is paramount during the rainy season. By exercising caution and following these precautions, you can help protect your baby from rainy season diseases and ensure their good health. When your little one is thriving, the monsoons can be a truly enjoyable time for the entire family. Let’s create treasured moments together while keeping our baby safe and sound.

Author

Kejal Teckchandani is a mother of a 1.5 year daughter. She is mommy blogger and has her website Being Momma  where she writes for the new Indian Mom helping her through her most exciting but confusing phase of motherhood from pregnancy to toddlerhood.  Before her mommy days she worked as an equity research analyst in an investment bank and decided to work from home thereafter. You can visit her FB page and write to her at [email protected]