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Trip to the beach with children: Ten basics for your suitcase

Posted on 08/04/2022 - 18:00 by Astrid Rivera Reynoso

Your whole family is excited because the holidays will begin. You end up pending to be able to relax without worries; time passes slowly, and the only thing you want is to reach the destination where you will enjoy a few days off. If you are about to pack for your trip to the beach with children, we have prepared this checklist of things you should take.

When you travel with children, the preparations are more complicated. Find the clothes for your naughty people, organize them, so they fit in the suitcases, well, in a hurry, it is normal for you to forget something, but this list will help you order everything you need.

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Sun lotion

Sun rays are very harmful, especially to children. Photo: Pixabay

Protecting the skin from sun rays is very important to prevent burns since children’s skin (especially those under three years of age) is more sensitive than adults. A layer of the skin called the stratum corneum works as a protective shield against sunlight. This layer is thinner in children.

Swimming suit

Although it may seem the most logical thing in the world to wear a swimming suit if you go to the beach, this garment is often forgotten, so you must include it to avoid going to the beach and repurchasing it there.

Bathrobe

When leaving the beach or the pool, your mischievous people can wear a robe to cover themselves, move to another place, sit on a lounger or eat; when they finish, they can return to the water.

Insect repellent

Insect bites are very annoying, especially for children, as they cause itching, so it is essential to protect your little ones. In addition, bugs can spread diseases such as Zika. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends applying the repellent to exposed extremities such as the arms, hands, and legs.

The repellent will protect your little ones from insect bites. Photo: Shutterstock

Towel

Has it happened to you that when you arrive at the hotel, you remember that you forgot the towels? It is also an obvious item, but among so many preparations, it is common to leave them at the bottom of the pile of clothes you took out to select the one you would pack.

Towels are often forgotten. Photo: Pixabay

Swim diapers

Whether disposable or ecological, you must carry them in your suitcase to avoid “accidents” underwater. This recommendation is only if your little one does not go to the bathroom yet. Otherwise, you do not need them.

If your little one still does not go to the bathroom, you should pack swim diapers. Photo: Shutterstock

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Floats

Although your naughty ones know how to swim, these accessories, in addition to giving them security in the water, are a lot of fun. Who doesn’t like to throw themselves on their back in an inflatable? Do not forget to watch your children in the sea or the pool.

The floats will help your little ones feel safe in the pool. Photo: Pixabay

Caps/Hats

Sun protection is very important, even more so when it comes to the face. These accessories will allow children to be more comfortable and prevent discomfort from burns.

Fresh clothes

You want to take everything you have in your closet when you go on a trip. For your little ones, pack fresh and comfortable clothes that allow them to enjoy the beach, such as shorts and t-shirts. The number of changes in clothes depends on the days that your vacation will last, but you already know what the saying says: “A forewarned woman is worth two.” Try to bring some extra changes “for anything that may come up.”

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First aid kit

Band-Aids, antiseptic, sterile gauze, pain relievers, and cream for sunburn and insect bites are some basic elements a travel kit should have. Check with your pediatrician about what else you should take.

The first aid kit is very important for any eventuality that may arise. Photo: Pixabay

Do you have everything ready for your trip to the beach with the kids? Tell us on Facebook what else you pack in your suitcase.

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

Spanish version: here

10 skincare recommendations against the sun

Posted on 02/03/2022 - 12:29 by Astrid Rivera Reynoso

Spring is just around the corner; it’s time to leave the warm clothes behind and bring out the shorts, short dresses, and tank tops. So that your little rascal can enjoy the outdoors with peace of mind, we share these skincare products against the sun.

Your children enjoy the outdoors; however, after being at the beach or going out on a sunny day, they return with red arms and necks.

In spring, you must take care of your little ones’ skin from the sun.

Photo: Pixabay

How is the skin of children?

The rapid change of tone in the dermis when sunbathing is because the skin of children is more sensitive and can burn more quickly than adults, especially children who are less than three years old since their production of melanin (responsible for giving color to hair, skin, and eyes) is lower than that of the grownups.

There is a layer of the skin called the stratum corneum, and it works as a protective shield against sunlight. This layer is thinner in children.

Less sun and more protection

Santiago Bassas Bresca, a dermatologist and member of Top Doctors Spain, gives you the following advice to protect the naughty ones at home:

Sunscreen: For children, the greatest protection is recommended; use a product with a factor of 50+.
Shade for children under one year: It is recommended not to expose them to the sun for babies. If you go to the beach or a pool, keep them in the shade.
Avoid exposure in the most intense hours: Between 10 am and 4 pm is when the sun’s rays are the most intense.
Beware of reflection: Water or sand reflects sunlight and can also cause skin burns.
Apply the sunscreen: Spread the cream all over the body. Apply 30 minutes before sunbathing and every two hours.
On cloudy days, you also have to protect yourself: Regardless of whether there are clouds in the sky, you must follow the same precautions as on a sunny day since the sunrays pass through the clouds.
Do not apply perfumes or fragrances: Before being in the sun, do not put on these products, as they can stain the skin.
Protect sensitive areas: Although you have to take care of the whole body, the shoulders, nose, ears, and the back of the feet are more susceptible to sunburn.
Barrier clothing: Long-sleeved clothing and hats help your child enjoy outdoor sports and activities like hiking.
Do not expose yourself for a long time: You should not abuse time in the sun even if you use sunscreen.

Sunscreen application is very important. Photo: Pixabay

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Babycare

Many moms wonder if sunscreen should be applied to babies. The Mexican Foundation for Dermatology (FMD) comments that it has not been fully demonstrated that the chemicals in protectors are safe for the skin of children under six months, so it recommends protecting them with clothing that covers the legs and arms, with caps, and keeping them in the shade.

The institution also asks parents to promote to their little ones the importance of protecting themselves from the sun so that it becomes a daily practice.

“It is very important to influence the child’s education regarding skin and sun care from an early age. It must be integrated into the practice of recreational and sports activities and daily life.

FMD

Babies under six months should not be exposed to the sun. Photo: Pixabay

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Prevention of skin cancer

The use of sunscreen during childhood can prevent the development of skin cancer, so childhood is a very important stage for care against the sun’s rays and avoiding problems when they are adults, says the study “Effects of solar radiation and updating in photoprotection”, published in the Science Direct journal.

The research comments that children spend approximately between an hour and a half to five hours outdoors, so all routines must be modified both at home and at school to reduce exposure to the sun and decrease the risk of developing skin cancer as adults.

Tell us on Facebook how you take care of your children from the sun.

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

Spanish version: Here

4 Parenting errors you make as a mom or dad

Posted on 11/01/2022 - 17:21 by Desarrollo WebAdictos

It is said that nobody is born knowing how to be a parent, and it is a reality. We live in a constant duality. On the one hand, moms and dads must search for sustenance. Our occupations have increased, we are in an endless hurricane of tasks. On the other hand, our children need us. In this coming and going of activities, we make a thousand and one parenting mistakes that we can avoid.

The key is to identify the flaws to try to correct them. Although no one is exempt from making mistakes, the main thing is to realize those areas of opportunity, but above all not falling into excesses and give our children quality time.

Parenting mistakes to avoid

Workaholic parent

According to Verónica Gutiérrez, founder and general director of Parenting Global, a platform dedicated to accompanying and advising on paternity, maternity, upbringing, and child welfare, being a workaholic mom or dad is increasingly common. Still, not everyone who works becomes addicted to his labors.

“We can work out of necessity or because we like it, which does not make us workaholics. Workaholics are people who put their work before their health, free time, and their family”, explains the expert.

The children of the workaholic mom or dad feel that although their parents meet their food and economic needs, they are not satisfying their emotional part. “There is a lack of emotional nutrition that leaves them with a great void”.

The message given to children is that they are not important enough, that hurts them, they feel isolated. The children will seek attention as they can.

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Comparing children

Another mistake that has become normal is to compare children with their siblings, friends, cousins, or even strangers.

“Ever since I can remember, my mom has compared me. As much as I pushed myself in school, there was always another girl who was better. That marked me and, when I have to fight for something important, hurtful phrases come to my mind, and I block myself”, explains 32-year-old Mónica Luna.

Some parents have the mistaken belief that by comparing their children, they are motivating them. Sometimes they think that by doing this, the children will acquire the ability or behavior that they consider “admirable,” or kids will try to “get courage” and “shut their parents’ mouths” by improving.

However, the effect is just the opposite. When the comparison occurs with a sibling or another family member, it causes jealousy and a climate of competition that will affect their relationship for life. In the long run, there will be hatred and resentment.

The children who are constantly compared suffer serious consequences:

Their self-esteem is greatly affected.
They feel insecure, useless, unloved.
They tend to solve their problems aggressively.
Failure to meet parental expectations creates frustration.

Seek perfection

For the clinical psychologist, Seth Meyers, author of the Perfeccionismo en gente jóven (Perfectionism in Young People) blog, another parental mistake that could “ruin” their children’s lives is the irrational seek for perfection.

This attitude is usually accompanied by constant criticism, repeatedly reminding children of their mistakes or that their achievements are not enough.

Although discipline must be instilled and children must develop the best of themselves, extreme demands, which are not according to their age or abilities, become a hefty burden for children.

Being authoritarian or abusive

The worst mistake of all. Authoritarian parents or those who use physical punishment to reprimand instill fear, not love.

The US Department of Health and Human Services indicates that when hitting, humiliation or insults are part of everyday parenting, children are at serious risk for long-term physical and mental health problems.

The little ones will begin to have regressions such as bedwetting, thumb sucking, crying more often, or sleep problems. School-age children will feel guilty, have self-esteem issues, won’t feel like participating in school activities, and will isolate themselves. In the case of adolescents, they may become violent, engage in risky behavior or neglect their studies.

These are not the only mistakes parents make in raising children. Parenting is a constant trial and error. We may have experienced this parenting ourselves. Although we cannot change how we were brought up, we can change the pattern and avoid harming our children.

What other errors do you identify?

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara