The onset of summer means the glaring sun, streams of sweat, dehydration, and exhaustion, but it also is the time for mangoes and melons, vacation, spending time with your loved ones, lazing in the pool, and having lots and lots of ice cream! Now, this is how most people will plan their summers. But for first-time parents or those who have welcomed another little one into their families, this summer could be slightly different. Here’s what you can look forward to if it is your little one’s first summer.
Things To Look Forward To If It’s Your Baby’s First Summer
When done right, summers can go swimmingly every year. Don’t stress about the heat; in fact, look forward to these:
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1. Extra Bath Time
If you live in a region where the temperature soars, your baby will need extra baths to remain cool. This means more bonding time with your little one. Add some bath toys to the routine and indulge in storytelling to make it exciting. Just ensure the water temperature is maintained and limit your baby’s time in the water to avoid dry skin issues.
2. A Longer Dip In The Pool
Whether it is an inflatable pool or a kiddies pool, some time in water can be a great way to cool down. You can also make it a family affair if you have access to a large pool.
3. Slip Into Breezy Outfits
It is the only time your child might be able to wear lightweight and comfortable clothing. You can twin in pastel cotton garments, try the boho summer look or go crazy with the colours, prints, and patterns. You have all the freedom to become your baby’s personal stylist. Don’t forget to accessorise; summer hats and caps are in vogue nowadays.
4. Summer Foods
Some foods are best enjoyed during the season. What are your local summer foods? Is your child old enough to try them? If your baby is over 6 months and you’ve weaned them onto solids, you can create new baby recipes using seasonal produce to ensure your little one is satiated and hydrated. On extremely hot summer afternoons, go for homemade popsicles made with fresh fruit juice and water. Your baby is then shore to remain cool in the scorching heat.
5. Afternoon Naps
There’s nothing better than an afternoon nap on a hot summer day. When you prep everything else to make the sea-sun comfortable for your baby, you can look forward to some relaxation by making afternoon naps a routine. Napping is generally great for your baby’s overall development, and when the heat makes the baby irritated, it can also calm them down and uplift their mood. If time permits, you could have a ritual to wind down, too, like reading Board Books, before hitting snooze every day.
The summer forecast might make you sweat, but it won’t make you sink. Just sip on some lemonade and use these suggestions to make your tiny tot’s first summer the coolest one.
