Basic requirements for a strong immune system; Avoiding factors that negatively affect immune functions, clean air, sufficient sunlight, quality sleep, balanced nutrition, and a happy mood free from anxiety and stress. To keep the immune system strong and protect from infections:
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Keep your child away from crowded and humid environments. Ventilate the environment frequently. Protect him/her from exposure to cigarette smoke.
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Take your child to open areas frequently and ensure adequate exposure to sunlight. Remember that the benefits of sunlight in closed spaces and through contact with glass are limited.
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Take care to organize your child's sleeping, waking, feeding and playing times in accordance with his biological rhythm.
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To improve your child's sleep quality, make sure that the air in the environment where your child sleeps is clean, the temperature is appropriate, and there is no noise and light. Arrange the bed, pillow and quilt so that your child is comfortable.
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The only food that is indisputably considered to strengthen the immune system is breast milk. Give your child only breast milk for the first six months and give your child only breast milk along with other foods until the age of two. Continue feeding with milk.
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Like all other cells, immune system cells require food sources for energy. For a strong immune system, ensure that your child consumes adequate and balanced amounts of all food sources.
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Water is necessary for all cellular functions and the removal of harmful substances from the body. Make sure your child's daily water consumption is sufficient.
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It is very important to pay attention to cleanliness in protecting against infections. Take care to clean your child's entire body, especially his hands and teeth, and bathe him as often as possible. Pay special attention to cleanliness in toilet training.
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Clean toys and items that your child shares with others frequently.
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In infectious diseases One of the easiest and most successful ways to protect yourself is vaccination. Have your child vaccinated on time and completely.
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Misuse of drugs, which are beneficial when necessary and in appropriate doses, can negatively affect our health. Avoid unnecessary medication use for your child, especially antibiotics.
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Stress, worry and anxiety negatively affect the functions of the immune system. Create environments where your child will laugh, have fun and be happy. Try to keep him away from stimuli that cause anxiety and stress. Play as many games as possible with your child. Make skin-to-skin contact with him at every opportunity and hug him often.
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