7 Useful Winter Safety Tips for Kids

Are you geared up for the coming winters along with your kids?

Well, Winter is already knocking at the door & it’s time to know safety tips for kids to keep them warm, healthy, safe & fit.

Being born & brought up in Kashmir, I totally adore winters & used to wait for winters for reasons like – School holidays, Snowfall & making Snowman. The first snowfall used to bring a lot of joy along for all kids. Time passes & we feel nostalgic for everything related to childhood. Also, we understand the logic & concerns of parents when we become parents ourselves.

I now as the mother to my little 4-year girl understand the concerns that each season brings to me.

Hey, Aizah!( My little one’s name)It’s too hot- Drink Plenty of Juices -Keep Yourself Hydrated.

Hey Aizah! It’s cold outside – Wear a Warmer.

and many more.

Winter Season comes with its own challenges no matter which part of the world you live in – For some it’s extreme cold, rain and for a few it’s Snow. Kids are more prone to catch a cold, cough, etc in winter seasons, however, maximum care needs to be taken so that they are safe especially during COVID-19 19 phase for better safety purposes.

So, taking you around a few safety tips to keep your kids safe & healthy this winter.

1.Warm Clothes & Winter Accessories

Warm Clothes are a savior. Keeping your kid warm all you need is to make them wear warm clothes like warmers, thermals jackets. Make sure you don’t over layer them, they should be comfortable enough to do their activities. Also, you can add winter accessories to dress them up like mufflers, socks, gloves, mittens for toddlers & knitted caps.

2. Limiting the Time to Go Out

Kids love going to parks & walks, this needs to be kept for a limited time, not much exposure to the cold is recommended especially early morning & evening hours.

3. Taking Extra Care for Hygiene

Regular handwashing with soap & water highly recommended because Cold is caused mainly by viruses that spread through germs. This is a routine habit that must be inculcated in kids for a healthy approach.

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4. Vaccination

Make sure you have done cold/flu vaccines for kids especially the younger ones. For me, I get my daughter immunized each year for the prevention of any sort of flu which was recommended by our Pediatrician.

 5. Proper Diet & Warm Beverages

A healthy diet along with dry fruits & warm beverages -Milk with honey, etc for kids is always helpful for winters. I personally give Kehwa(Traditional Kashmiri tea) to my kid which is awesome to drink & has its own benefits. Ever Tried Kehwa?

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6. Be Safe on Sleds

In case you live at a place where it snows, make sure Kids wear proper footwear and walk slowly, and if they are playing it’s under your supervision. It’s important to keep a close eye on them because Injuries can occur quickly when kids are sledding.

7. Keep Good Heating Arrangement For Winters

Keep heating arrangement /Gadgets at home as per your location. Depends on what goes well with your heaters, A.c, etc. Apart from that hot water bottles & electric water bottles which are more convenient. Back in my hometown, we have more options which include Electric Blankets, fireside (Fireplace inside the room), and traditional fire pot (Kangri ), etc.

Do you have any childhood Winter memories? Do you have more winter safety tips for kids to share?  Feel free to comment, we are Listening!