Bathing children using sea salt.
Baths with sea salt – positively affect the human body as a whole. As for children, this rule is no exception. Sea salt contains a variety of micro- and macro elements that positively affect the skin and metabolic processes. Often physicians attribute a course of baths with sea salt for restorative effect, and for treatment.
In the pediatrician, sea salt is used quite often to eliminate neurological disorders in children, rickets and birth injuries. The benefits of salt baths are obvious, she:
- improves the baby’s sleep;
- reduces the frequency of intestinal colic;
- reduces sweating;
- positively affects the respiratory system;
- stimulates metabolic processes;
- has a positive effect on the musculoskeletal system;
- It is used to treat sweat, diathesis and dermatitis.
Rules for the use of salt baths for children.
In order for the bath with sea salt to bring benefits, one must adhere to such rules:
the water temperature should be at the level of 36 -38 oC.
duration of the procedure for infants (from 6 months) – 10 minutes, for older children – 20-30 minutes
the amount of salt per bath is on the sea salt pack. Approximately 150 grams per bath.
before putting the child in the bath, make sure that the sea salt has dissolved, for this purpose it is better to pour the salt under a stream of water;
before you bathe the child in the bath with sea salt, you need to consult a pediatrician, since there are a number of contraindications in which you can not take a bath with sea salt;
make sure that water does not get into the eyes, so that there is no swallowing of water;
after bathing, rinse the child with plain water without soap and wipe with a towel;
take a bath in the evening, before going to bed, 1 hour after meals and an hour before bedtime;
As already mentioned, sea salt contains a number of micro- and macroelements necessary for the body, we list their properties:
– Sodium maintains water-salt balance and regulates neuromuscular activity of the organism, promotes activation of digestive enzymes, participates in muscle contractions, normalizes kidney function, normalizes blood pressure. Shortage in the body leads to dehydration, loss of appetite, impaired blood circulation.
– Potassium ensures correct functioning of the heart muscle, improves metabolic processes, favorably affects the growth of new cells
– Calcium takes part in blood clotting, forms cell membranes, plays a big role in healing wounds and preventing infections. Provides anti-stress effect and has anti-allergic effect. The disadvantage can cause a disruption of the normal functioning of the muscular and nervous tissues.
– Magnesium is extremely necessary for the assimilation of minerals and vitamins involved in the transmission of nerve impulses and the transfer of information at the genetic level of cellular metabolism and muscle relaxation, this antistress mineral is necessary for building muscle mass. A persistent deficit can lead to a violation of blood circulation, the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases, the development of rickets in children.
– Manganese participates in the formation of bone and connective tissue, promotes the normalization of carbohydrate and fat metabolism and strengthens the immune system, promotes the healing of the wound to the normal work of the brain.
– Copper prevents the development of anemia.
– Bromine calms the nervous system.
– Iodine regulates hormone metabolism. With a deficiency in childhood, underdevelopment is observed in the physical and intellectual terms.
– Chlorine is involved in the formation of gastric juice and blood plasma. It helps to remove toxins from the body. Improves liver function, normalizes digestion. Shortage causes loss of hair and teeth, leads to edema.
– Zinc participates in the formation of erythrocytes and other elements of blood, in the formation of immunity and maintenance of the function of the gonads, promotes the development of bone tissue, inhibits the growth of tumors.
– Iron is involved in the transportation of oxygen and the process of formation of red blood cells.
TM “Daughter of Sinochka” produces sea salt for children, the main feature of which is the portioning of salt packing, which makes it possible for mothers not to calculate how much salt to add, 1 packet of 150 g is applied to 1 bath, 3 packs in a package.
Sea salt contains additionally extracts of natural plants such as chamomile and calendula, turn and sage, which additionally help to remove irritation on the baby’s skin. In addition, the salt does not contain dyes, which can cause allergic reactions.
Take a bath with pleasure. Let your kids always be healthy!
