The fact that adults in Epiphany dive into an ice-holeunprepared, is already a big risk to health, what to say about children. Doctors unequivocally assure that the children's organism is not adapted to swimming in frosts, as the child has poorly developed thermoregulation. Long stay in water threatens hypothermia with the further development of bronchitis, tonsillitis, meningitis and other diseases. Want to make a baby walrus - begin to temper it. Gradually, but constantly! The basic principle of hardening is constancy
Photo: GettyImagesHow to properly temper the child
- Start tempering best from air baths- it is these procedures that are most easily perceived by the body. Air baths are held at home, in the summer you can do it on the street. It is better to start from small, literally from five minutes. Gradually, the duration of the air bath is brought to an hour. Kids during taking air baths should be naked, older children in panties.
- When we wait for summer, the time will come forthe next hardening method -. But do not expose your baby directly to the sun! So close to the burns. Start by walking in partial shade. And when the first tan appears, direct sunlight will not be scary. It is better to start the time spent in the sun with 10 minutes, gradually increasing it to half an hour. It is better to sunbathe from 10 to 11 o'clock in the morning or in the late afternoon.
- Water procedures begin with wiping, and withdry. Terry mitten rubs the skin and redness. A week later they turn to wet wipes. The water temperature is 35 degrees. Every five days, lower the temperature by one degree. The next stage is douche. Begin with water at a temperature of 36 degrees, gradually reducing it to 28 degrees. When pouring feet use water of contrasting temperatures: warm - cold - warm. The temperature of hot water is gradually brought to 40 degrees, and the cold to 18.
Keep in mind that hardened children are also sick. During illness from quenching procedures it is better to abstain. And after recovery, go back to your program, but one step back. If the tempering has been discontinued for several weeks, then everything must start from scratch. Although in this case, the addiction will take place already quickly. And here, if your child is already well seasoned, is not afraid of cold water, only then you can try dipping into an ice hole. However, before this is 6 years of age, this is not recommended.
Photo:GettyImages Rules for dipping in an ice hole - Feed your child a high-calorie food two hours before swimming. - The child should have comfortable clothes that can be quickly removed and put on. - Take with you a rug on which the child will stand while changing clothes. - Run with child to disperse the blood. - The child should be in ice water for no more than 3 seconds. - Quickly rub the child with a towel and dress it, starting from the chest. - Give the child hot tea. But remember: many doctors believe that the child's body is still not prepared to withstand stress. Because of this, many babies who are dipped into an ice hole often have problems with the nervous system, stomach, intestines, and immunity does not increase, but decreases. Therefore, hardening of children is best done without extreme.
