KIDS HEALTH CARE TIPS

CATEGORY	HEALTH CARE TIPS	AVOIDANCE	EXERCISE
0-2 YEARS [Infant/Baby]	*Breast milk is an important food for babies until at least 12 months of age, or longer if the mum and baby desire. *Start to introduce solids around six months of age The foods should at first be smashed and smoothed FRUITS LIKE • Apples • Avocados • Apricots • Bananas • Mango VEGETABLES LIKE • Carrots • Green beans • Peas • Squash • Sweet Potato	Babies under 12 months • Honey – there is a potential risk of bacterial infection from honey. • Tea – contains tannins that can restrict vitamin uptake. • Whole nuts – should be avoided due to the risk of choking. • Fruit juice – contains no nutritional benefit and can reduce the amount of milk consumed. • Reduced fat milk – is not suitable for children under two.	Stretching the body Mild body massage
2-5 YEARS [TODDLERS/ PRESCHOOLERS]	• Fresh and dried fruits • Toddlers and young children should drink water as their main drink, with some milk • Crackers with cheese or hummus • Yoghurt (this can be frozen in hot weather in place of ice cream) • Raisin bread, fruit loaf or toasted muffins • Plain biscuits, scones or buns • Dip and biscuits or vegetable sticks – remember that hard vegetables should be thinly sliced, grated or steamed for children under three years of age to reduce the risk of choking.	• Don't show interest on providing packed snacks or drinks or fast food as because cells in their immune system will get destroyed.	Provide refreshments like • Dance class •  Allow to have some outdoor games
6-12 YEARS [SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN]	• Fruit and vegetables. Fresh juices Funny dishes with vegetables • Combination Bread and cereals • Meat like Fish Chicken Eggs • Others like milk cheese Yoghurt Butter milk for good health and growth.	• Usage of mobiles should be reduced. • Don't show interest in taking them to fast food centers. • Don't allow them to eat packed items often.	• Cycle riding • Swimming • Yoga