Holi, the festival of colors and celebration, becomes a lot more colorful with babies around. Those giggly smiles are sweeter than any of the sweet treats. As Holi approaches you might be planning well in advance about the menu, hosting the event, or meeting loved ones. While Babies add more charm and sweetness to the festivities of Holi, Vega Baby & Mom helps parents celebrate an enjoyable holi with a few helpful tips to care for their little ones.
Don’t Put colors on Baby – Baby’s skin is very soft and delicate, any artificial colors that may sometimes contain chemicals may harm your baby’s skin or cause rashes. If you want to play holi with your baby apply organic haldi tilak, or apply beetroot juice on their cheeks. You can politely ask your guests to shower your little one with flower petals instead of applying dry or wet colors on them. Avoid cuddling or hugging babies if you have color on your skin. Bathe or clean yourself using a wet wipe and remove any dry or wet color on your skin. You can use 99% Pure water wipes to clean your skin. It will cleanse and hydrate your skin post the Holi celebrations.
Keep Your Baby Hydrated - As Holi approaches the temperatures rise and the heat can lead to dehydration. Babies need to be constantly offered water for hydration even when they don’t ask for water. Babies under 6 months can get sufficient hydration from breastmilk, if you are breastfeeding you can express milk in advance and feed it later to your baby, you can choose from Vega Baby & Mom Manual Breast Pumps to do so.
Babies over age of 6 months can be offered hydration using a sippy cup you can give them water or fresh fruit juices and keep them hydrated even if you are busy in the holi festivities.
Be careful about what they feed on- During festivals you might be tempted to give your babies the sweet treats on the table, but do not offer them anything sugary or salty as they cannot digest it. It is advised to feed them fresh fruits, fruit pulp, fruit puree, mashed dal, or boiled veggies till they are toddlers. To add more joy to your baby’s Holi festivities, you can offer them seasonal fresh fruits in a variety of colors. You can use Vega Baby & Mom Fruit and Food Nibbler for easy nibbling. This will keep the baby engaged in eating too, while you socialize.
Stick to baby’s sleeping routine – Breaking a baby’s sleep routine might make them cranky. Infants and newborns are not used to staying awake for long periods. Newborns may sleep anywhere between 10 and 18 hours a day. They stay awake only 1 to 3 hours at a stretch. During the festivities, try to soothe them, and help them sleep. You can also give them Vega Baby & Mom Silicone Soother as these silicone soothers are gentle and safe for your baby to use.
As parents make the most of festivities with your family and friends. Relax, prepare yourself, your skin and hair and avoid using artificial colors. Moisturize your skin and hair well before you go out to play holi. Make sure to keep your baby away from loud music. Prevent your baby from getting wet, as they may catch cold. Dress them in full-sleeved comfortable cotton clothing. Celebrate Holi with great fervor and joy, we at Vega Baby & Mom wish you and your little one good health and abundance.
