The immune system of a child is not fully developed and it is only natural for the youngsters to be more prone to suffering from certain medical conditions. The common cold is very easy to get and can potentially be very dangerous. Thus, it is best for you to take advance measures and protect your kids’ health rather than having to stuff them with medications that often have side effects.

One of the rules that all youngsters have to keep is to wash their hands when necessary. This simple action can effectively prevent the germs from reaching the inside of the body. You can easily establish a routine to help. Make your children wash their hands when they come home, after going to the bathroom, and before meals. It is essential to teach them to do this even before eating a small snack.

Another thing you can do is to always make your children change into dry clothes during the winter. This rule applies mostly to cold winter days when they little ones are covered with a lot of layers of clothing, but the rule applies to other seasons as well. It is also important for the little ones to change their socks so that their feet can stay warm even when they rest.

Encourage the little ones to drink a lot of fluids. This has a number of benefits for the kids’ health. All organs in the body work optimally and the toxins are flushed more effectively. It is best not to use forceful methods – just have more and different fruit juices in the fridge.

Exercising is another effective way for preventing your children from catching a cold. Some basic cardiovascular activity in the form of games for no more than half an hour a day can effectively boost immunity. It is also good for the kids’ health in general.