Improve Your Child’s Immune System: Stronger Inside To Explore The Outdoors

Why and How Natural Resistance Comes First

There are many elements that your child will be exposed to once they go outside the house. While they're mostly not dangerous, you need to ensure that your child has built enough natural resistance in order to lower the risk of catching something. After all, prevention is better than cure.

How to Increase Your Child’s Immunity Naturally?

Promote better gut health 

A child's ability to fend off infections is affected if there is an unbalance of bacteria. Ensure your child has enough probiotics and always encourage them to explore healthy food options like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein¹. Keep processed foods, additives, preservatives and sugar at a minimum¹. Including more fibre in their meals promotes better digestion, while ensuring your child stays well-hydrated contributes to overall gut well-being. For more ideas on how to boost your child’s gut and immune health naturally, you can also check out our article on 8 Tips To Improve Your Child’s Digestive System.

Ensure sufficient sleep 

When kids don't get enough sleep, they can get more prone to getting sick^1,3. Adequate sleep is crucial for increasing immunity naturally, as sleep deprivation can diminish the innate ability of the immune system to shield against harmful microbes¹⁶. So, it's important to make sure your child takes naps during the day. Stick to a routine for bedtime and if putting them to bed is a bit tricky, try some relaxing routines like reading a story, having a bath, or playing some gentle music or white noise to help them doze off. A consistent routine and a relaxing bedtime atmosphere work hand in hand to help your child get the right amount of sleep and stay healthy.

Encourage physical activity 

Getting your child moving is great for their health³. Regular physical activity helps the blood flow, lowers stress, and helps increase their immunity naturally¹. Encourage them to spend time outdoors, and mix up the activities to keep it fun. Whether it's playing in the park, riding bikes, or trying out different sports, keeping things varied keeps your child active and engaged. It's not just good for their body; it's a fun way to keep them healthy and happy.

Teach the right hygiene habits 

Teaching your child good hygiene habits isn't just about keeping them clean, it's about boosting their immune systems to shield them from everyday germs. Show them the right way to wash their hands and how to cover coughs and sneezes early on. This helps stop germs from spreading and keeps everyone healthier. Simple routines, like washing hands before meals or after playing outside, can make a big difference in helping your child improve the strength of their immune system². Making these habits a part of their daily routine from a young age sets the foundation for a lifetime of good hygiene practices. It's a small effort with big benefits for their well-being.

These small steps will potentially bring big benefits for your child's physical development and help them increase their immunity naturally. After all, the human body was never meant to be shielded from the sun all day every day. Just prepare your child's insides to embrace the world outside. They will thank you for it some day. 

How Does Friso® Gold Help Your Child Develop a Stronger Natural Resistance?

As children are always on the go and their young immune systems aren’t as strong yet, do ensure they get all the nutrients they need to help keep their energy levels up and give their immune systems the boost it needs from within. One way you can do this is by supplementing their diet with a trustworthy milk formula like Friso® Gold.

Children aged 1 to 3 years old will benefit from Friso® Gold Step 3 while children aged 3 years and above can supplement their meals with Friso® Gold Step 4. Made with milk and processed only once with LocNutri™ Technology to preserve more than 90% of nutrients, Friso® Gold combines the magical goodness of nature with science to bring you easy to digest milk with more than 50 essential nutrients to help your child grow stronger from the inside.​ Friso® Gold contains NOVAS™ Signature Milk that has naturally small molecules and a soft structure, and it also has no added flavour for easy digestion so your child can be stronger inside. 

Friso® Gold 3

Friso® Gold 3 is for toddlers which are children between the ages 1 to 3 years old with easy-to-digest nutrients so they can be strong inside to experience life at its best and fullest with you.

• DHA, AA, Omega 3&6 - To fuel learning growth. DHA is important for optimal visual and cognitive development⁴. AA is recognised for its key role for optimal health, cognition and development during foetal and early postnatal life⁵. Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids are important for normal development of the brain, nervous system, sensory organs and intelligence⁶.

• Calcium, Protein, Vitamin & Minerals - Muscle and bone growth. Calcium helps in the normal growth and development of bones and teeth. Protein is essential for your child’s growth, maintenance and repair for the body⁷. Vitamins and minerals are vital for growth and metabolism⁸.

• GOS, Nucleotides & Bifido Lactis - Helps absorb key nutrients & build strong immune systems. GOS are prebiotics that can help with constipation and more⁹. Nucleotides can promote healthy gastrointestinal and immunological growth in young children¹⁰. Bifido Lactis is important for diarrhoea prevention as well as immune and gut maturation¹¹.

Friso® Gold 4

Friso® Gold 4 is made for children above the age of 3 and contains the right choice of nutrition support through its milk powder which are:

• DHA, AA, Omega 3&6 - To fuel learning growth. DHA is important for optimal visual and cognitive development⁴. AA is recognised for its key role for optimal health, cognition and development during foetal and early postnatal life⁵. Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids are important for normal development of the brain, nervous system, sensory organs and intelligence⁶.

• Calcium, Protein, Iron, Copper, Vitamin A and K1 - These nutrients give rapid growth of muscle and bone, as well as healthy vision to prepare the body for study as children of 4 years old begin their preschool education. Calcium helps in the normal growth and development of bones and teeth. Protein is essential for your child’s growth, maintenance and repair for the body⁷. When copper is combined with iron, it allows the body to build red blood cells as well as maintain healthy bones, blood vessels, nerves, and immune system¹³. Vitamin A enhances vision and immune functions¹⁴. Vitamin K1 helps make other proteins in the body that are important for blood, bone and kidney health and can be found in dark, leafy green vegetables.

• GOS, Nucleotides & Bifido Lactis - Helps absorb key nutrients & build strong immune systems. GOS are prebiotics that can help with constipation and more¹⁵. Nucleotides can promote healthy gastrointestinal and immunological growth in young children¹¹. Bifido Lactis is important for diarrhoea prevention as well as immune and gut maturation¹².

It is incredibly important for your child to have good digestion not only for their comfort but to also prepare them for a healthier, happier future. Keen on trying it out? You may request a sample: Try a free 1-day trial pack or get 50% off for 6 days-trial pack now!

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