Table of contents:
- The benefits that are obtained when children play in the rain
- 1. Increase children's knowledge
- 2. Increase physical and motor skills
- 3. Stimulate creativity and imagination of children
- What must be considered when allowing children to play in the rain
- 1. Don't be in the first rain
- 2. After that, immediately take off your wet clothes and take a warm shower
- 3. Give warm food intake and sleep afterward
Often times, the parents' requests for children to play in the rain are rarely obeyed. Parents worry, rain can make their children sick. But, did you know that by playing rain, children get a lot of benefits and benefits for their bodies? In addition, rain does not always cause pain for your little one. Want to know what are the benefits of children playing rain? Come on, see the benefits and tips below.
The benefits that are obtained when children play in the rain
1. Increase children's knowledge
When children play in the rain, you can accompany them while taking care of the children. You can also explain in simple terms to your little one about the rain, where the rain comes from, what is the danger if it rains too long, or all the questions your little one asks about her curiosity about rain and nature.
2. Increase physical and motor skills
When your little one plays in the rain, he will move his whole body to jump up (see the source of the rain falling), catch the rain with his hands, splash water, and feel the sensor change from hot to cold. The movement and activity of the child will stimulate motor stimulation and optimal physical abilities, especially stimulation of the skin which is directly exposed to water.
3. Stimulate creativity and imagination of children
It's not only adults who imagine and get inspiration when it rains. In fact, when children play in the rain, their imagination and creativity will emerge along with their fantasies. For example, by playing paper boats in rain puddles, watering plants with rainwater, and many others. When it rains, your little one will try to think creatively, plus do it in a fun way.
What must be considered when allowing children to play in the rain
1. Don't be in the first rain
When you want to allow children to play in the rain, avoid the first rain that falls for the first time. Why? The rain that falls for the first time (after some time it doesn't rain), is rain which functions to clean air pollution. Air pollution, dust and dirt in the air, will be carried along with rainwater, the effect for your little one is not healthy. So, to prevent your little one from falling sick, it's better to wait for the 3rd or 4th rain within a few days.
2. After that, immediately take off your wet clothes and take a warm shower
After your little one finishes playing in the rain, immediately take off the child's clothes that are soaking wet. This is useful so that moisture does not seep into your little one's lungs. Don't forget to wash your body afterwards, use warm water to balance the cold temperature beforehand. It is also recommended to soak and scrub your feet with warm salt water, or use an antiseptic soap, to prevent bacterial infection from being carried by rainwater.
3. Give warm food intake and sleep afterward
The cold air when it rains is unavoidable. When your child finishes playing in the rain and cleaning himself, it's a good idea to give him food or warm drinks such as soup, milk, or tea. After playing in the rain, your little one's body will feel cold and hungry, so this is the right time to warm up the organs in it.
After filling your stomach, don't forget to take a break, because the child's physical and energy levels have been drained while playing in the rain before. Adequate rest can also prevent children from getting sick.
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