Tips to Keep your Special Child Warm This Freeeezing Winterrr

Every child needs a tad more special care and attention during extreme weather conditions. The intense cold that is a yearly guest to the North Indian regions can actually create more havoc than anything else, literally speaking! If the human body starts reacting to the cold in a negative manner, all sorts of health problems ranging from Tubercolosis, Intense Cold and Cough, Hypothermia and others can begin.

For children in general, staying warm is of utmost importance during the winter. Special children are not always in a position to express their discomforts with us. As a result, it is very important to take precautions from the beginning itself.

• As soon as the temperatures start dropping, irrespective of whether you think it's cold or not,  put on a jacket on your child before sending him to school.
• Cover your child's neck and ear area with a scarf or old cloth throughout the winters. These are sensitive body parts that can suffer from intense cold and subsequently once the cold settles in, it can lead to other problems. 
• Ensure that your child ALWAYS wears woolen socks throughout the winter. It is important to ensure that the socks are always clean though. Dirty socks can quickly lead to skin infections in the cold. 
• A woolen cap or hat is a must during the winters. Protecting the head will help prevent headaches, or intense cold from affecting the brain and more. It will also help keep the body warm. 
• Ensure that the child is kept warm when indoors. Use heaters, light small fires or use blankets and layered clothing to keep the child warm.
• Avoid allowing the child to go out too much in the Winter. The chill in the air can affect the body and cause severe health problems. 

While these essential tips apply to almost anybody, if you are caring for a special child, you have to be a tad more careful!