What are the benefits of sunbathing for babies?

Everyone knows that sunbathing can help supplement calcium, but pregnant women dare not report it after giving birth because they are afraid that the baby will catch a cold and cause physical harm. In fact, newborn babies cannot be exposed to the sun, but occasional sun exposure still has many benefits, and it is helpful for calcium supplementation and metabolism. So, what are the benefits of sunbathing for babies?

1. Expose your buttocks to the sun to reduce jaundice

For newborns with mild jaundice, more sun exposure can also help reduce jaundice.

2. Promote the baby's metabolism and growth and development

The infrared rays of sunlight can dilate blood vessels in the skin, and the ultraviolet rays can kill bacteria. Appropriate exposure to sunlight can promote the baby's metabolism and growth and development, prevent rickets and anemia, and enhance the body's disease resistance.

3. You can get enough vitamin D

Sunbathing can help the human body obtain vitamin D, which is also the main source of vitamin D for the human body. Vitamin D is also called the "sunshine vitamin". The vitamin D3 source contained in human skin is produced and converted into vitamin D by obtaining ultraviolet rays from sunlight. It can help the human body take in and absorb calcium and phosphorus, making the baby's bones grow strong and strong. It has a preventive effect on infantile osteomalacia and rickets.

4. Enhance immunity

Sunbathing can also enhance the body's immune function and increase the activity of phagocytes. The ultraviolet rays in sunlight have strong bactericidal ability. Generally, bacteria and certain viruses will be killed after being exposed to sunlight for half an hour or several hours. Sunlight also plays a certain role in regulating human life rhythm and psychology. Sunbathing can promote blood circulation, enhance metabolism, and regulate the central nervous system, making the body feel relaxed and comfortable. The ultraviolet rays in sunlight can also stimulate the bone marrow to produce red blood cells, improve hematopoietic function, and thus prevent anemia.

Regarding the benefits of sunbathing for babies, you can see that letting children bask in the sun occasionally is very beneficial. It’s just that many parents are worried that their babies will be affected at first, so they are reluctant to hold their babies in the sun. However, now that we know it can prevent diseases and enhance physical fitness, parents should still let their babies bask in the sun occasionally.