There comes a moment in every parent’s life when it’s time to send their little one off to daycare. So while you prepare and brace yourself for that first day drop-off with likely waterworks, know that this is a huge milestone – the first of many to come as your baby grows up. Congratulations!
This time can be a little scary and you may have many questions, especially when it comes to keeping your kiddo healthy and happy while they’re at their home away from home. Without further ado, let’s break down some key nutrients to help your superstar continue to grow, learn and stay curious!
Coping with separation anxiety
The first step to embarking on this new chapter is to address your own worries. Remember that it’s completely natural to feel nervous when spending time away from your little one, especially if you’re a first-time parent.
Know that this is a good step forward in helping your child become independent and confident even when they’re not with you. Try to focus your attention towards factors that you can control, such as your little one’s health and wellbeing.
What can you do to help?
With a daycare filled with wandering minds and curious little hands, an increase in exposure to germs is inevitable. But the good news is that there are a few important nutrients that can help reinforce your child’s immunity, which plays significant roles in their overall wellbeing.
Two of these shining stars include vitamin D3 and probiotics.
The lowdown on vitamin D3
Did you know that vitamin D is also known as the sunshine vitamin? That’s because sunlight is our body’s main source of vitamin D. This versatile vitamin is known to help develop strong bones and teeth, as well as double down on immunity by fighting against colds and flus. The sunshine vitamin also helps to lower the risk of asthma and allergies.
Since we usually see lower amounts of sunlight during the winter months in Canada, it’s that much more important to make sure we’re getting enough vitamin D from other sources.
Foods like salmon and egg yolks are rich in this vitamin. But if you’re looking to increase your little one’s vitamin D levels, try our Kids D3 Drops. These tasty drops are a simple and fun way to get your little ones the sunshine vitamin D they need. In just one drop they will get a kid-sized 400 IU dose of pure vitamin D3, the most absorbable form of vitamin D that can be used by the body. The yummy orange taste of these vitamin D3 drops is sure to put a smile on their face!
Probiotics to the rescue
When it comes to strengthening immune function, building good gut health is one of the first steps. This is because more than 70% of our immune system lives in our gut! Probiotics are healthy bacteria that help curate
and maintain a diverse, friendly environment within the gut. They also help fight off any harmful invaders and keep our tummies happy and healthy.
Wondering where to start? Reach for Orange Naturals Kids Probiotics. It’s formulated with probiotic species naturally found in the human intestinal microflora and specifically for the growing needs of children. This shelf-stable, multi-species and multi-strain formula is unflavoured and easily mixes into your kiddo’s drinks or sprinkled on top of their cereal, yogurt or apple sauce, just to name a few.
Building habits to reinforce your little one’s immune and gut health can help make sure they have a smooth transition into daycare. Here’s to starting daycare!
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