The good news is, with the right approach combining traditional wisdom and modern insights, you can help your child enjoy a healthy and active summer. Here are practical, Ayurvedic-backed tips to care for children’s health during the hot season.
Hydration Is Non-Negotiable
Children tend to sweat more during summer, especially when they’re active outdoors. This leads to loss of water and essential salts, increasing the risk of dehydration, fatigue and even heatstroke.
What to do:
- Encourage frequent water intake, even before they feel thirsty.
- Infuse water with mint, lemon or tulsi for added freshness and digestion benefits.
- Coconut water and homemade buttermilk are excellent cooling beverages.
Vedistry Tip: Add Vedistry’s Prash, a daily immunity-boosting Ayurvedic formulation, to your child’s morning routine. Its natural herbs like amla help maintain hydration balance and improve resistance to summer infections.
Eat Light, Eat Right
Summer can slow down digestion, especially in kids. Heavy, oily foods may lead to indigestion, bloating and acidity. According to Ayurveda, this is due to a weakened digestive fire (Agni) during hot months.
What to do:
- Focus on light, fresh and cooling foods: rice, seasonal fruits like watermelon and mangoes (in moderation), cucumbers and curd.
- Avoid packaged snacks, cold aerated drinks and excessive sweets.
- Give your kids fruits as mid-meal snacks instead of processed junk.
Vedistry Tip: If your child frequently complains of gas, acidity or indigestion and loss of appetite, Vedistry’s Dipya Appetizer syrup can help soothe the digestive tract with herbs like Haritaki and Saunf.
Prevent Heat Rashes and Skin Allergies
Sweat accumulation, dust and friction from tight clothes can lead to rashes and skin irritation in kids. Their sensitive skin needs extra care during summer.
What to do:
- Dress them in loose-fitting, cotton clothes.
- Bathe them twice a day with lukewarm or cool water.
- Use herbal powders instead of chemical-laden talcum powders.
Ensure Sound Sleep
Long summer days and late evenings can interfere with a child’s natural sleep cycle. Poor sleep affects their mood, digestion and immunity.
What to do:
- Set a consistent bedtime and avoid screen time at least one hour before sleep.
- Keep the room cool and ventilated.
- Use calming bedtime rituals like storytelling, soft music or foot massage with coconut oil.
Ayurvedic Tip: A sprinkle of rose water on the pillow or using sandalwood paste on the forehead can help cool the body and promote restful sleep.
Guard Against Infections
Summer heat and humidity create a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses. Children are vulnerable to common issues like sore throat, heat-induced cough and viral fevers.
What to do:
- Teach them basic hygiene—frequent hand washing and avoiding touching their face.
- Avoid crowded places during viral outbreaks.
- Ensure their immunity is supported by food and Ayurvedic supplements.
Encourage Indoor Activities During Peak Hours
Between 12pm and 4pm, the sun is at its strongest and prolonged exposure can lead to sunburn and heatstroke.
What to do:
- Schedule outdoor playtime in the early morning or late evening.
- Plan creative indoor activities like arts, puzzles, yoga or simple household chores.
- Keep curtains drawn and rooms shaded during peak heat.
Bonus Ayurvedic Tip: Give a cooling herbal foot soak once a week—mix neem leaves, rose petals and a pinch of camphor in cool water. This reduces body heat and calms the mind.
Final Thoughts
Summer health for children isn’t about restricting their fun—it’s about smart preparation. With a few conscious lifestyle tweaks and a boost from Ayurveda, your child can thrive during the hottest months of the year.
Vedistry, backed by Charak Pharma’s Ayurvedic expertise since 1947, offers gentle yet effective health solutions suitable for the entire family. From digestive wellness to immune boosters, these herbal products are rooted in traditional knowledge and tailored for modern lifestyles.
Let this summer be one of joy, health and balance—for you and your little ones!
*Paid Partnership with Charak Pharma
