S alt baths are an easy way to get he althy. The procedure is indicated as an additional measure in the treatment of rickets in infants and impaired muscle tone, soothes before going to bed, helps fight colds, and so on. But everything that concerns children, including s alt baths, must be taken seriously. What should be the concentration of the bathing solution? When can I start healing procedures? Which baby bath s alt to choose?
The positive effects of s alt baths
The benefits of sea s alt baths for children are recognized by pediatricians. This procedure reduces the frequency of occurrence of gastric colic, reduces sweating, improves the child’s sleep and calms the nervous system, normalizes blood clotting, has a general healing effect, cleanses the skin, promotes the penetration of useful substances into the bloodstream, improveshemoglobin levels, normalizes the acid-base balance of the skin, has a beneficial effect on the endocrine and respiratory systems. Sea s alt has a therapeutic effect on the heart and blood vessels, the musculoskeletal system, and stimulates metabolic processes. The anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and analgesic properties of sea s alt are used to treat diathesis, diaper rash and dermatitis in children.
Useful composition of bath s alts
The composition of sea water and blood plasma are very similar. The main component is water, in the sea the concentration of s alts is higher, the s alt composition is constant, the content of magnesium and sodium is the same as in the liquid part of the blood. There is more magnesium and chlorine in sea water, and more potassium in blood serum. Bath s alts for children and adults contain:
- manganese, which has a positive effect on immunity;
- calcium, which is involved in the formation of bone tissue, blood clotting and promotes the healing of small wounds;
- magnesium, which removes excess fluid;
- iodine, which improves the functioning of the thyroid gland and the endocrine system as a whole;
- selenium, which strengthens the walls of blood vessels;
- zinc, which limits the growth of neoplasms and normalizes the functioning of the gonads;
- bromine, which has a calming effect on the nervous system;
- silicon, which gives elasticity to blood vessels;
- iron, which improves blood composition and increases hemoglobin levels.
Saline preparation
Freshly prepared s alt solution is added to the water just before bathing. How much bath s alt should a child add? Three tablespoons of sea s alt should be added to a medium children's plastic bath, and about 250 grams to half a large bath. Minor concentration is 2-5 grams per liter of water, medium - 5-15 grams per liter, high for bathing children - 15-30 grams per liter of water.
The concentration must be selected depending on the purpose of the procedure. For prevention, a low concentration is suitable. With a high concentration, the skin after bathing must be rinsed with clean water so as not to cause irritation.
How to take s alt baths
Sea s alt bath for children is best used in the evening. The optimal bathing time is one to two hours after dinner and an hour before bedtime. The full course is 10-15 procedures every other day. It is enough for small children to stay in the water for 10 minutes, at an older age, bathing can be extended up to 15-20 minutes. Suitable water temperature is 36-37 degrees. Care must be taken to ensure that water does not get into the eyes, nose and mouth. If this happens, you need to rinse the mucous membranes with clean water. Bathing should be stopped if the child's skin becomes red or irritated after the procedure.
When to start bathing with sea s alt
When can I start using bath s alts for children? Newborns in "sea" water are notbathe. You can start using special sea s alt for baths for children only after the first month of life. Do not put off bathing with s alt if the baby has rashes on the body, manifestations of diaper dermatitis or diathesis.
Contraindications for "sea" bathing
Sea s alt can adversely affect the sensitive skin of a child prone to allergic reactions. If you do not follow the recommended duration of bathing, then the skin may begin to peel off, it will be dry and very sensitive, irritation will appear. To avoid this, it is advisable to consult a pediatrician before bathing with sea s alt. This is especially important if the child is less than a year old.
Sea s alt nasal wash
The benefits of bath s alts for children are not limited to the general he alth benefits of bathing. S alt is used for some other procedures: washing the nose and throat with symptoms of SARS or allergic reactions, warming up. Flushing with saline is a good remedy for a runny nose, and saline is nothing more than a solution of sodium chloride. Add one teaspoon of s alt to one glass of warm boiled water. You can use the usual cooking, but it is better to take a natural sea. With this solution, you need to drip 5-10 drops into each nostril.
Gargling with s alt solution
The same solution can be used to gargle with a cold. In a glass of boiled water (except for sea or table s alt), you can add a teaspoon of baking soda and one or two drops of iodine. For the fastest effect, you need to gargle very often - about every two hours.
Warming up with sea s alt for coughs
When coughing, it helps to relieve bouts of warming up with s alt. To do this, sea s alt must not be dissolved in water, but heated. Pour a small amount of s alt into a clean, dry frying pan and heat, stirring constantly. Then s alt is poured into a sock and placed on the back or chest. It is impossible to warm up in the heart area, and the procedure is also prohibited at elevated temperatures. Be sure to check that the “heater” is not very hot. If necessary, the sock can be wrapped in a towel first, and as it cools, apply without a towel.
Which sea s alt to choose
Sea bath s alt for children is better to buy in a pharmacy, and not in cosmetic stores and points of sale of household chemicals. It is better to purchase s alt from sea or ocean origin, and not a product that is extracted from mineral sources. Do not choose s alt intended for cosmetic procedures. Usually, such products contain additional components that are not suitable for children's skin.
S alt should be free of additives, synthetic colors and flavors. To increase the positive effect, decoctions of medicinal herbs can be added to the bath, but not essential oils, which can cause an allergic reaction in children. A decoction of lavender or St. John's wort soothes well, and decoctions can be added to heal small wounds and provide an antiseptic effect.chamomile or string.
You can buy sea bath s alt for children "Karapuz", "World of Childhood", "Sea Tale", Baby Time, "Bul-Bul" (with aromatic additives).
S alt "Mir detstva" can be found on sale with additives: chamomile or string. It is allowed to apply from birth. The release form of s alt is very convenient: there are two filter bags in the package that hold insoluble s alt crystals, preventing them from getting on the baby's skin. One filter bag is for one bath.
Baby s alt for children "Karapuz" can also be purchased with useful additives: string, chamomile, fir, lavender, silver ions, mint. There are no filter bags, and in the reviews, parents indicate that s alt sometimes dissolves poorly, so it is better to prepare the solution in a separate bowl and carefully ensure that there are no crystals or small debris left at the bottom. S alt has no smell, but is slightly tinted. The manufacturer indicates that the product can be used from birth, but due to the dye, this is still undesirable.
