Holi the festival of colors is most awaited by kids and adults alike. Kids love this festival as they can get wet to their heart’s desire and play with color with their friends.
Shalini Ahuja Agarwal CEO of Safe Baby, India’s first professional child safety company shares some tips of for parents to ensure a safe and enjoyable Holi for our toddlers and preschoolers.
- Adult supervision at all times is important. Do not leave children alone.
- Since the floor will be wet, instruct children to be careful while running.
- If a large drum is based to store water for Holi, make sure children do not lean into the drum. Young children can fall into the drum.
- Use gel colors instead of powder colors to protect the skin since they are easy to remove. Also gel colors do not get blown into the eyes of children.
- Water balloons should be avoided. Pichkaari should be used away from the face, especially the ears and eyes.
- If you have to travel on Holi, make sure that the windows of the car are closed so that balloons/colors are blocked from coming in.
- Make sure that the driver is not under the influence of bhang or alcohol. Surveys have shown that road accidents increase by 30-40% during. So please drive carefully.
- Do not let children put any colors in the mouth. If color goes in your or your child’s eyes wash with plenty of water and do not rub the eyes.
- Make children wear full sleeves clothes and long pants to protect the sensitive skin of the child. Also, apply oil or cream all over the body to prevent the colors from sticking on skin or hair.
- Parents should also have emergency contact numbers ready.
Have a safe Holi!