I love monsoon, especially roaming with an umbrella, those muddy puddles, and wearing raincoat and muddy toes. Ahhh...!
When this happened (in my working Era)I used to get irritated. But now as a stay-at-home mom, I am craving this. 😬
TRUE!
All stay-at-home mommies, can this be relatable?
Last Sunday we went to Reliance for a monthly grocery visit in the rain. There were muddy puddles, and my little one always asked me to take her in the rain. I took her; she enjoyed it a lot, got wet, and jumped in muddy puddles, and I too enjoyed this phase. Without worrying and irritating her, I let her enjoy the way she wants.
That is my achievement. 🤩 Calming, Mom!
Anyways, this will not happen every day. ☹️ Sharing here some tips that I have followed for the last 8 years, especially for monsoon, to keep my family healthy.
MONSOON TIPS FOR A FAMILY :
1. DECLUTTER YOUR BALCONIES
We tend to put unused things on the balcony, like a toy cycle stool. The list will never end. Make sure before the monsoon to declutter your balconies. Keep it empty and clean so that even if water comes inside you, you can quickly wipe it, and there is less chance of insects and mosquitoes.
2. MOSQUITO NETTING ON WINDOWS
In summer we used to keep open windows, but in monsoon don't forget to put up netted windows. This will help in preventing bugs, houseflies, and mosquitoes in your house.
Most of the diseases are waterborne. To take extra care of your family, use a purifier. Take a new water purifier if you don't have one or do maintenance before the monsoon starts. So that you can have clean water. Carry home water in bottles wherever you go.
4. HOT /LUKEWARM WATER
If any of your family members feel cold, don't forget to have a hot water intake. Try to have it on rainy days so that it will keep your kids and other family members warm. Generally I used to give them lukewarm water to drink every day in the monsoon.
5. PRECAUTIONS WHILE BUYING VEGETABLE:
Avoid leafy vegetables and root vegetables. I still took carrot and ginger, as these are staples because chai to adrak b ke bina nahi banati. Avoid buying cauliflower, and cabbage.
6. Soups SOUPS MANDATORY IN DIET
Homemade veggie-loaded soups are a must in kids diets. Though in market there are readymade soups available. Ditch that packaged food and try to make at home. Fresh and hygiene soups should be there in your meals. I tried to make it at least twice in a week. Check out the easy recipe of corn soup
7. GUMBOOT, UMBRELLA and RAINCOAT
These are mandatory. Check it out once it is available in the house to see whether it is in good condition. Buy new only if needed. But each member should have an umbrella or raincoat. Monsoon sandals are also mandatory. Moms, don't forget to buy a new pair for you even if you are staying at home.
8. HYGIENE :
Keeping your kids safe during monsoon is a very tough job. Make a habit of washing hands with soap and water before eating anything. Also wash your kids hands, legs, and toes properly with mild soap after playing.
Rainy season and travel are the most important parts of life. Don't forget to go out in lovely weather with your babies and kids. However, you need to take extra care while travelling with babies or small kids.
Carry the following things while travelling in monsoon:
- Sturdy bags to accommodate enough things.
- Carry bags to put wet clothes or garbage.
- Wet wipes to wipe out dirt.
- Raincoat and rainy season shoes
- Clean water bottles
- Diapers and sanitizer
- Extra pair of clothes, hand towels, and handkerchief
- homemade dry snacks like chakali, chikki, laddu, etc.
10. DRESS ACCORDINGLY MONSOON :
Although if it is not raining and kids want to play outside, put on a full-sleeved t-shirt and full pants to cover their whole body. And once they returned home, they took out those clothes and put them in the washer. Have clothes which can dry easily in monsoon season. Avoid heavy fabric clothes.
CONCLUSION:
Monsoon season is one of the most beautiful seasons of the year. It is a natural cleanser of the earth. Don't keep your kids inside the house only. Let them get wet, let them play, and let them enjoy the rain. With the above tips, you can take precautions to protect your kids and families. Don't forget to enjoy yourself too.
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What kind of precautions do you take in monsoon?
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