Premium Childcare Bracken Ridge  are at a very impressionable age, so establishing good habits early in life will hold them in good stead for a lifetime. Inculcating these habits at an early age will help kids avoid a number of health concerns, such as unhealthy eating, lack of exercise and sleep deprivation.

How to take care of a child?

Encourage kids to try new foods by providing a variety of options and introducing them gradually. Offer a range of vegetables and fruit, whole grains, low-fat dairy (e.g. skim milk, yoghurt), lean meats and fish and low-fat mayonnaise and salad dressings. Try to limit highly processed foods, which contain additives like sugar and artificial dyes. Also, try to limit sugar sweetened beverages, as they offer empty calories and replace other nutrient-rich foods.

It is important that kids eat breakfast every day to fuel their bodies and keep them active throughout the day. Encourage kids to eat a range of fruits, eggs, low-fat milk, oats or a bowl of cereal and make it fun.

Kids need to be physically active for at least an hour each day, so ensure that they get some time outside and have the opportunity to run, jump, cycle and play. This will energise them, help their immune systems and promote healthy weight.

Kids learn by watching their parents and caregivers, so it is important that adults lead healthy lifestyles to set a positive example. This includes not smoking, drinking too much and limiting screen time.