Every year in May, it is the summer season, which means that the weather will become hotter and hotter, but in May, the sun is not so poisonous, and the abundant sunlight is more conducive to the growth and development of children. Studies have shown that March to May is the fastest growing month for children, and May is even more so, and many children will increase their height a lot during this month.
This is mainly because the weather is warm, children are more willing to play outside, the amount of exercise has increased, and when the sun shines on the child, it will produce vitamin D, vitamin D is a substance that the human body cannot synthesize on its own, but it can promote the absorption of calcium in the intestine, exercise and vitamin D double factors, is the reason for the rapid growth of the child's body.
In the winter weather is cold, the varieties of vegetables and fruits that can be eaten are very single, but in the summer, there are many types of fruits and vegetables, and the nutrition that children can obtain will be more comprehensive, which will help children grow up.
It can be said that May is really a good period for children's growth and development, as a mother, you should still pay attention to these points in parenting.
Pay attention to sun protection
Everyone knows that more sun exposure is good, can produce vitamin D, but in the sun at the same time also need to pay attention to sun protection, it is best not to let the child go out at noon to play, the sun at this time is the most poisonous time of the day, it is easy to sunburn the skin.
Parents can let children play in the morning and evening when the sun is not too big, when the sun is relatively mild, if the child is too small, the skin is very delicate baby, you can let the adults hold in the shade, the stars of the sun falling on the body is also beneficial to the body. Older children, you can play in the morning and evening, try not to wear too tightly when playing, it is best to let the sun shine on the body, so as to produce vitamin D, promote the absorption of calcium in the body.
If you need to go out at noon, you can let your child wear a sunscreen shirt and a hat to protect your child and reduce the damage of the sun to your child.
Eat more fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are rich in various vitamins, dietary fiber and minerals, and there are many seasonal fruits and vegetables in the summer, so that children can eat more, which can supplement children's nutrition and promote children's growth and development.
When the weather is hot, most people have no appetite to eat, they like to drink water to eat some things containing water, which is mainly because the weather is too hot, people sweat too much, causing a lack of water, and the water content in melons, fruits and vegetables are very high, so that children eat more, not only can supplement the water in the child's body, increase the child's appetite, and various vitamins and trace elements in vegetables and fruits are beneficial to the child's body, such as vitamin C, iron, calcium and so on.
Get enough sleep
In May, the sunshine time will be longer and longer, people's nightlife will be more and more, many adults like to go out at night for a turn, such living habits also affect the child, resulting in a reduction in the child's sleep time, which is not conducive to the improvement of the child's height.
For this, parents can let the child take a lunch break at noon, increase the child's sleep time, or maintain the child's habit of going to bed early and getting up early, no matter what way, to ensure that the child sleeps enough.
Studies have shown that when children are asleep, the secretion of growth hormone will reach a peak, and adequate sleep can promote the secretion of growth hormone and help children grow taller.
Hydrate
The weather is getting hotter and hotter, and the time for children to play outdoors is getting longer and longer, which will lead to a lot of sweating and lack of moisture, so when children play, we must remind children to drink water in time and replenish water.
When hydrating your child, it is best to let your child drink cold white, do not buy drinks and popsicles for your child, these things are very high in sugar and will damage your child's teeth.
The temperature should be suitable
Due to the vast territory of the mainland, by May, the temperature is suitable in some places and some places are already very hot, for parents in those hot areas, be sure to pay attention to the temperature of the air conditioner.
When the weather becomes hot, turning on the air conditioner is already the main way for people to cool down, but the temperature of the air conditioner should not be too low, if it is too low, the outside temperature is too high, a cold and a hot can easily cause the child to catch a cold, and when the child sleeps, it is also necessary to pay attention to the local warmth, such as the child's stomach, be sure to cover a blanket.
At the same time, in the morning and evening when it is cool, we should pay attention to ventilation, let fresh air enter the room, increase the oxygen in the room, and reduce the breeding of bacteria.
In May, it means that into the summer, the weather will become hotter and hotter, parents in diet, sleep, outdoor and other aspects should pay more attention, children with a bad appetite can eat more fruits and vegetables, eat some refreshing food, create a comfortable sleeping environment for children, ensure the quality of children's sleep, pay attention to the problem of mosquito bites when playing outdoors, pay attention to these problems, in order to protect children well, let children grow up healthily.