10 Holi Safety Tips For Kids To Follow I BabyChakra

Sudeshna Chakravarti

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The festival of colours, Holi, is almost around the corner, and everyone is eagerly waiting to celebrate it, especially kids. Holi is the second most popular festival in India, and it brings about a lot of enthusiasm in kids as they can’t wait to play with colours, splash water, and savour delicious snacks, such as gujiyas. However, amid all the joy and excitement surrounding this festival, you cannot compromise on safety and learn about essential Holi safety tips for kids.

Holi celebrations might get ruined or take an ugly turn if kids are not taught to play safely and responsibly. To avoid that from happening, you can discuss with your children the necessary safety methods to follow while celebrating the festival of colours.

In this post, we discuss some essential precautionary tips that will help your little one enjoy this festival safely and also create wonderful memories in the process. Read on to know what they are.

10 Holi Safety Tips For Kids

Use Herbal and Natural Colours

Your kid’s delicate skin can react adversely to synthetic or chemical-infused colours. The harsh chemicals in the colours can cause rashes and allergies on your child’s skin and ruin their Holi fun. Hence make sure to purchase natural and herbal Holi colours formulated with skin-friendly ingredients that do not irritate your munchkin’s sensitive skin.

You can also consider a more sustainable option and try creating Holi colours at home. You can easily create homemade Holi colours with turmeric powder, henna leaves, and flowers. Not only are these ingredients safe for your infant’s skin, but they also come off easily and are gentle on the environment.

Pay Attention to Pre-Holi Skincare Prep

Your child is going to be under the sun all day playing Holi, and hence, you must take the necessary measures to protect their skin from sun damage. Apply a thick layer of natural sunscreen on your child’s face and any other exposed parts of their body. You can go for BabyChakra’s moisturising natural baby sunscreen, which is formulated with non-nano oxide zinc technology and offers protection against both UVA and UVB rays.

The sunscreen is enriched with botanical ingredients like rosehip and carrot seed oils that neutralise free radicals and prevent skin allergies or inflammation. The best part is that the sunscreen has a waterproof formula, so you don’t have to worry about the product coming off even when your child is splashing in the water.

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Avoid Water Balloons

It is crucial to educate your child about the harsh effects of playing with water balloons. While playing with water balloons seem fun, throwing them by force at someone can cause serious injuries. Hence, teach your child to be responsible while playing Holi and encourage them to play around with a pichkari instead of balloons.

Get Your Child Some Sunglasses and a Hat

Just like their skin, you must pay special attention to your child’s eye care, especially during a festival like Holi. To prevent any colour from getting into their delicate eyes, make sure your kid wears a pair of sunglasses while playing Holi. This will keep their eyes protected from infections and also avoid any dirty water from getting splashed on them.

In case the colour gets into your kid’s eyes, encourage them to use clean water to rinse their eyes multiple times. If any discomfort persists, take them to the doctor immediately.

Care for Your Child’s Hair Properly

Proper hair care is essential before playing Holi to prevent the colours from seeping into your’s child’s scalp and reduce hair damage. You can protect your child’s hair from the damaging effects of colours by applying a good amount of coconut oil to their roots and scalp.

Go for BabyChakra’s organic coconut oil, which is 100% unrefined and cold-pressed and helps keep your child’s hair nourished and moisturised. Applying this oil beforehand will also help get the colours off your kid’s hair easily and prevent roughness or scalp irritation.

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Dress Your Child Appropriately

It’s always a good idea to dress your child in full-sleeved clothes to cover most of their skin and protect them from the harsh effects of the sun. This also prevents a direct exposure to colours and keeps their delicate skin safe.

You can consider dressing your child in a full-sleeved T-shirt and pyjamas, but ensure that their outfit is airy enough to keep them cool and comfortable throughout the day.

Be Ready for Medical Emergencies

This is another crucial safety tip that you cannot avoid. Make sure to prepare yourself for emergencies beforehand and keep a first-aid kit ready. Inform your child about the items the kit has, and where to find them in case of an emergency.

This will also come in handy in case your child’s friends injure themselves. You can quickly reach out for the kit, and administer appropriate medicine depending on the injury.

Make Sure Your Child is Hydrated

Summer has already set in, and that’s why it is all the more important for you to ensure that your child is hydrated throughout the day. Before sending them out to play Holi, make sure to pack a water bottle for them, and encourage them to keep taking small sips of water to maintain the hydration level in their body. About 8-10 glasses of water per day is essential.

Teach Your Child About Consent

Encourage your child to be polite to everyone while playing Holi and avoid aggressive behaviour. Make sure they are aware they cannot put colours on anyone without their permission or by force. While you teach your child about consent, inform them that it is always both ways.

If your child faces a similar situation where someone forcefully throws colours at them, they must inform you or other grown-ups immediately.

Keep the Post-Holi Essentials Ready

Getting Holi colours off your child’s skin and hair doesn’t have to be a difficult task. You just need to equip yourself with the right essentials. Opt for BabyChakra’s bamboo water wipes made with 100% bamboo fibre and water that gently cleanse your kid’s skin without causing any irritation.

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Use the wipes to get the colours off your little one’s hands and face, and then use BabyChakra’s shampoo and wash combo to cleanse your child’s skin and hair, and offer gentle nourishment and moisturisation.

Conclusion

These Holi safety tips for kids will ensure that your child enjoys this festival responsibly while making wonderful memories with their family and friends. Also, knowing that your kid is safe will give you peace of mind and allow you to enjoy the festival wholeheartedly. Wishing you a very Happy Holi!