The monsoon is the time of the year that fills everyone with joy and rejuvenation. This is the season that uplifts everyone’s mood, irrespective of someone having a bad day. No matter where you stay, the monsoon is welcomed by all, mostly because of the relief it provides from the scorching heat of the summers.

While we embrace the chill weather and the wetness of this season with open hearts, the damp and moist weather also harbours many infections and skin problems along with it. So it becomes even more crucial to protect our little ones during this time. 

Here are few rainy day essentials for kids that you don’t want to miss out on:

A sturdy umbrella

This one’s a no-brainer. One cannot step out of the house without an umbrella. For adults or kids, an umbrella is what you need to give you basic protection from the rain and to help y u move around with ease during the monsoon. 

Umbrella shopping can be a fun time with your kids. You can get them their favourite print and the size that suits them, and make this a fun experience. 

A fully-covered raincoat

Umbrellas don’t usually give full protection from head to toe. While travelling by road, water can leave you drenched from every direction when any vehicle passes by, so a full set of raincoats for your kids is an essential that you can’t miss. 

Even though kids might get fussy to wear them, it is important to protect them from the rain in order to save them from catching a cold or developing an infection.

A Sanitizer

You should know kids are more susceptible to infection than adults, and so a little precaution can go a long way. Also the moist atmosphere makes it easier for virus and bacteria to travel in the air. Starting from recess to the time he/ she travels on school buses, making a regular habit of sanitizing hands can help protect kids from the rain.

Wet Wipes

This one is the kind of essential that you will be grateful for when you find it. Wet wipes can come handy and help you get rid of dirt real quick. Especially with mud splotches on the body from any sort of unwanted splashes that you get.

An extra pair of dry clothes

Rain is unpredictable and you never know how, despite all the safety precautions, your child manages to wet their clothes. So, to prevent them from catching a cold, its safer to carry an extra pair of clothes for them, in case you get stuck somewhere due to water logging and decide to stay over at a relative’s place.

Healthy food

Freshly cooked, nutritious food is a must for your child’s uncompromising health. Ensure that kids don’t eat anything from outside and remain hydrated and properly fed.