This Is The Danger For Children If The Bath Is Rainy

Children play with water during a flood in Lightning, Tangerang City, Banten, Tuesday (4/3/2025). (Doc. BETWEEN PHOTOS)

JAKARTA - Bathing in rain is generally not dangerous for children as long as certain conditions are met. In fact, there are sources who think playing in the pouring rain can train creativity. However, a child health expert from the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI) dr. Nitish Basant Adnani advised children not to shower in the rain.

"The exposure to polluted water risks carrying certain germs, bacteria, and viruses. It is better to avoid your little one to take a rain shower," said dr. Nitish, as reported by ANTARA, Saturday, March 23.

Nitish said several sources stated that showers can provide a number of benefits to children, such as training motor skills and sensory skills, providing experience playing in nature, reducing anxiety, and reducing screen time.

However, he reiterated that this activity should be avoided for health reasons.

Then, even if the child is exposed to rainwater, immediately remove the wet clothes.

"Ajak (anak) bathes in warm water and soap," said Nitish, who practices at Pondok Indah Hospital, Bintaro Jaya.

He reminded that during the transition season, such as in the last few days, it is prone to disease, especially for children whose immune system is weak.

One of the types of diseases that children experience more often in the transition season is acute respiratory infection (ARI).

"Pample temperatures in the transition season are ideal places for germs that cause ARI (such as viruses, bacteria, and so on) to reproduce quickly and increase the risk of transmission in children," explained Nitish.

To protect children from exposure to disease, it is important to get used to him washing hands with soap and running water and limiting contact with people who are sick.

Another prevention is to use masks in schools, public places, and other crowded places (for children over two years old).

In addition, provide children with intake which includes balanced nutrition, namely the proportion of carbohydrates, protein, and fat as recommended.

"Don't forget to give your little one food and drinks that are rich in vitamins and minerals such as vegetables and fruit, so that they can support their immunity," said Nitish.

It is also important to provide more protection for children, including through supplementation and vaccination.

IDAI during the transition season recommends providing vitamin D supplements with a dose of 400 units per day for children aged 0-1 years and 600 1,000 units per day for children aged 1 year and over.