Summer is a long-awaited time for relaxation and fun for children. Here you can swim in lakes, picnics with friends, and all kinds of hikes in forests and fields. There are a lot of pleasant impressions and emotions from summer pastime, however, troubles do not bypass parents and children during this period. For example, poisoning is one of the most common phenomena that worries not only kids, but also schoolchildren. There are several reasons for feeling unwell, as well as ways to protect your child from such an opportunity.
The temptation to feast on fresh berries, drink water from the spring or indulge in ice cream has not yet spared anyone. Often it is dirty hands, unwashed vegetables and fruits that cause food poisoning. Parents cannot keep track of every step of their child, but they can warn the child about the possible consequences and secure, for example, the upcoming joint vacation.
Be wary of buying fruits and berries, remember that all fruits ripen on time. Thus, June watermelons and April strawberries are either the result of the work of breeders, or a product grown using various modified means and fertilizers. And the latter, unfortunately, is not always harmless.
Wash vegetables and fruits with clean water. Never try to use other liquids for this, such as juices, carbonated drinks, and even more water from rivers and lakes. Be careful about natural springs and springs too. Drinking raw water is contraindicated in young children.
If you are going on a picnic, consider how to preserve food without overheating it. For these purposes, you will need: cling film, foil, vacuum containers or a thermal backpack. Do not leave dishes open for a long time, because insects will not keep you waiting long. Midges, flies, wasps are not carriers of dirt and bacteria.
A considerable threat is posed by barbecue in nature: from the stage of choosing and buying meat - to cooking it in field conditions. Choose meat based on its color, smell, and the conditions in which the product is contained. This refers to the presence of a refrigerator, the cleanliness of the counter and the tidy appearance of the seller. Fry the pieces of kebab evenly, use clean dishes for the finished product. Keep a knife and a cutting board for meat separately, this equipment should no longer be used without special processing.
Teach your children to take good care of their hands, tell them what happens when they handle food with dirty hands. Have wet wipes or gel with your child at all times. It is best to take a canister of clean water into nature, if transport allows you.
Be careful when swimming in ponds, make sure that the child does not swallow dirty water. Choose as clean lakes and rivers as possible where swimming is allowed.
Don't forget to take precautions even in your garden. Fresh herbs, berries and vegetables are also treated with warm water before your child wishes to eat them.
