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Ask Dr. Vieder
I’ve got a newborn at home. What should I do to keep her safe and healthy during these cold winter months?
Stay up-to-date on vaccinations and limit your baby’s exposure to potential infections. Good hand hygiene is imperative.
Before letting anyone touch your child, ask them to wash their hands fi rst.
You should not use a blanket in your child’s crib. If you’re concerned that she may be cold, dress her in a warm baby sleeper and
investigate any potential cold drafts that may be in the room, particularly from windows that may leak. Your home has a lower relative
humidity during the winter months and running the heat contributes to further dryness. If your baby develops eczema, consult with your pediatrician
or primary care physician to determine the best course of action.
I’ve got a couple of daredevil children when it comes to skiing and sledding. What can I do to keep them safe and warm?
Protect your child’s head from injury, especially during any type of winter sports where there is a signifi cant amount of motion
and potential for falling. Remember that hard packed snow and ice can be just as damaging as a fall on concrete.
A sledding hill should not be too steep, with a slope of less than 30 degrees that ends with a fl at runoff. Often, sledding hills are not far from
highways or roads so it’s important to keep a safe distance from motor vehicles. Any sledding area should be clear of obstructions like trees or fences.
Kids can prevent injury by wearing a helmet and sledding feet fi rst or sitting up, instead of lying down head-fi rst. Dressing in layers is also important.
If your children begin to sweat, remove layers as needed, so they stay dry. Wet clothes can lead to hypothermia or frostbite.
What steps can I take to keep the whole family healthy this time of year?
Perhaps the number one preventative thing that we can all do is get vaccinated for seasonal infl uenza.
Good hand hygiene is imperative as another preventative measure against the spread of illness.
Teach children to cover their cough or sneeze and to wash their hands after they touch their noses or sneeze.
Try to promote a healthy winter diet. Many of us complain about putting on the calories during the winter months but eating
food items rich in Vitamin C like citrus fruits, tomatoes, melons and leafy greens are a great way to maintain a healthy immune
system while limiting calorie intake. Also, keep well hydrated as this will help to reduce the susceptibility to a cold or the fl u.
Lastly, shake off winter laziness and avoid seasonal depression by encouraging regular exercise during the winter.
Activities such as ice skating, snowboarding, skiing and tobogganing are all fun and healthy!
For more health information, visit the Ask Dr. Vieder page at LakesUrgentCare.com
Dr. Sanford Vieder, DO, FACOEP, Medical Director at Lakes Urgent Care, West Bloomfi eld / Livonia
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