Everything you need to know about keeping your family healthy in the colder months.

Once the temperatures drop, the chances of your kid picking up a bug seriously increases. More time spent indoors means children are interacting in closer proximity to one another, with recirculated humid air, creating the perfect climate for viruses to thrive. While it’s impossible to prevent your child coming into contact with common colds in Winter, there are some measures you can take to ensure their immune system is strong and healthy and ready to fight off any sickness as quickly and effectively as possible. 

How to Prevent Kids Getting Sick in Winter

Stay Hydrated:

Water plays a vital part in transporting nutrients around the body. It also keeps the mucous membranes in the throat and nose moist enabling them to act as a barrier against bacteria. This enhances the body’s defenses and helps block germs.

Playing Outdoors:

This is easier said than done when there is a stretch of bad weather, but even if it’s only for a short amount of time, wrapping up warm and getting some fresh air and vitamin D helps to build children’s resistance to viruses. 

Prioritizing Sleep:

During sleep infection-fighting proteins, known as cytokines are produced. Without these kids become extremely vulnerable to infection. Lack of proper rest and a regular sleep routine, leaves children’s immune system compromised, and lengthens the time it takes to recover from illnesses.

How to Boost a Kids’ Immune System in Winter

Nutrition gaps in children’s diets become especially apparent during sick season, as they don’t have the sufficient vitamins and minerals to battle viruses. This can lead to missing school, disrupting their education, and falling behind. If you have a picky eater at home or feel your kid needs additional nutritional support EllaOla’s Unflavored Powder Multivitamins contain 19 vitamins and minerals sourced from real fruit and vegetables for optimum absorption.