5 Parental Considerations Before Allowing Children To Play In The Rain

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JAKARTA - For adults, rain is the right moment to sleep with a blanket or enjoy a cup of warm tea. However, for children, the rain is so tempting to play in the water outdoors.

Many parents worry that their children will get sick if they are allowed to play in the rain. In fact, this is the right moment for children to learn about the weather and dare to explore. Of course, with certain conditions so that children do not fall ill in the future, as reported by Womantalk, Friday, October 1, the following.

Rain intensity

You may allow children to play in the rain if the intensity of the rain tends to be light or moderate. If the rain is quite heavy accompanied by strong winds, lightning, and lightning, you should prevent children from leaving the house because it can endanger their safety.

Wear a raincoat

Children don't always have to be wet while playing in the rain. If you want your child to be happy playing in the rain without having to catch a cold, you can arm your child with a raincoat with a hood and boots so that your little one's feet are protected from mud containing bacteria.

Limit time

Give a time limit of 10-15 minutes for children to play in the rain. If it is too long, the child may catch a cold or catch the flu.

Pay attention to the location

Playing in the rain should still be in an area within the fence of the house, such as the front or back yard. Avoid playing in the rain on the streets, especially on the highway, to avoid accidents involving vehicles.

Hot drink after playing

Once satisfied playing, give him a cup of drink to warm his body. Warm tea or hot chocolate can be a sweet cover for fun playtime for children.