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I heard that in summer children grow faster than in winter. Is it so? Irina Kolmogorova, engineer, Arkhangelsk
This is indeed true:In summer, children grow a little faster. This is due to the fact that under the influence of ultraviolet rays, vitamin D is formed in the skin, which is responsible for bone growth. In addition, the child spends more time outdoors, moves a lot, his muscles work, which stimulates the flow of oxygen. As a result, favorable conditions are created for tissue growth and improved metabolism in the body.
Do I need to milk a three-month old baby in the heat? What drinks should I give him and how do I know if he wants to drink? Svetlana Dolgova, housewife, the city of Smolensk
If the baby doesn't want to drink, he will refusethe drink offered to him. The baby may be thirsty if the mother's milk is very fatty and sweet, or if it is very hot or humid outside or in the room (the temperature is above +22–24°C, the humidity is above 65%). It is believed that during the day the baby should drink liquid in the amount of 1/3 of the total volume of food. You can also use the following formula: the number of months multiplied by 10. But this is a conditional figure: the child should be given as much water as he wants to drink. At three months, the baby can be given boiled tap water or bottled baby water from the store, weak decoctions of dried apricots and dried fruits. From five months, you can offer classic compote.
My daughter is a year and a half old. Can she walk barefoot on the grass in the country? Daria Smelova, housewife, Lukhovitsy
Certainly.This is not only an excellent hardening procedure, but also a prevention of flat feet: when walking barefoot, the muscles that support the arch of the foot are trained, and finally, on the sole there are points on which almost all organs are projected, including the brain. But you need to prepare for barefoot walks gradually. First, let the baby run around the floor at home in cotton socks - 10 minutes in the morning and the same in the evening. Over the course of a week, increase the time to an hour. In two days, you can already let the baby out barefoot on the lawn, but only if the ground has warmed up properly. Make sure that the area of the site is safe for such walks.
My son is five years old. How can he properly sunbathe in the sun? Elena Khitrova, by e-mail
Without clothes in direct sunlight in thisage can be no longer than 20-25 minutes. Beforehand, the child's entire body should be smeared with sunscreen with a high SPF factor (30+), if the child is fair-skinned - then 50+. If the baby splashes in the bath or inflatable pool, each time after bathing, the cream should be applied again. Pay special attention to those parts of the body that are not covered by clothing - arms, legs, neck. Of course, you can't sunbathe in the hottest time - between 12 and 16 o'clock in the middle zone, between 11 and 17 o'clock in the south. See also:
