The rainy season is a perilous time for parents with young children.
Here are a few tips which may prove invaluable and prevent grievous mishaps:
Prevent colds fever and flu, by slipping a raincoat or jacket(or even an extra shirt) inside school bags every morning before they leave for school.
Make sure their yaya or whoever picks up your children from school carries an umbrella and protective clothing during rainy days.
Watch out for early sings of colds and cough, and attend to it immediately.
Let youngsters take a quick shower, should they get soaked in the rain.
Use water heater for warm baths during cold rainy days to prevent chills.
Give children hot milk or chocolate as baon.
Buy rubber booties for your kids to wear to prevent damage to their school shoes avoid slipping on wet floors.
Never allow children to take their medications alone.
Always supervise it yourself. Dose them daily vitamins.
Never allow children to cross streets alone, especially when they are carrying their school bags and umbrellas during rainy days. They may miscalculate and meet an accident.
Devise indoor games and activities to discourage children from playing outdoors and getting exposed to the elements during rainy days. This will also enable family members to enjoy each other's company.
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