07/31/2024
Ways to BOOST your child's IMMUNITY Pt2: Keep Your Child Healthy: Exercise and Sleep
Stay Active:
👉Regular exercise boosts kids' immune systems, helping prevent sickness.
👉Benefits include better sleep, less anxiety, lower risk of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, lower cholesterol, stronger bones, and muscles.
👉Aim for an hour of activity daily (e.g., playground, walks, sports).
💡Tips: Limit screen time, set exercise schedules, do activities as a family, and make exercise fun.
Get Enough Sleep:
Adequate sleep is crucial for immune function.
Sleep needs by age:
👉Toddlers (1-2 years): 11-14 hours (including naps)
👉Preschoolers (3-5 years): 10-13 hours (including naps)
👉Grade-schoolers (6-12 years): 9-12 hours
👉Teens (13-18 years): 8-10 hours
Maintain a regular sleep schedule and limit electronics before bedtime.