Baby Hygiene during Monsoons

Monsoons have set in and it’s that time of the season where the flies and insects start breeding. It important to take care of your surroundings to prevent infection and bacteria from spreading and affecting your baby with these useful tips:

§ Give only purified or boiled water. Carry water from home if you are going out.

§ Wash vegetables and meat thoroughly before cooking and make sure that green leafy vegetables are well cleaned in boiled water and steamed to get rid of any bacteria and germs. Vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower must be soaked in warm salt-water for at least 10 minutes before they are cooked, to remove any insects and pests.

§  All food items should be properly covered to protect from insects and dust.

§  Give freshly cooked food and no left overs please.

§  Wash your hands well before cooking.

§  Do not leave the wet and smelly food waste exposed. Dump the waste in a covered dustbin.

§  Breast feeding moms should be extra careful in what their eating and avoid outside food when it is raining

§  Clean the house regularly with effective disinfectants.

§  Clean the toys periodically as babies tend to bite their toys.

Keep the baby well covered if you are taking him/her out in the cold weather or rains.

Simple but useful tips for healthy baby and happy home!