For babies, boosting their immune system can keep them away from diseases. For this reason, many parents spare no effort to help their babies with various nutrients and nutritional supplements, trying to achieve the effect of boosting their babies’ immunity. However, the effect of this external help is not very satisfactory, and many babies still go to the hospital for treatment of colds and fevers. In order to help your baby get a good immunity, we recommend the following methods for young mothers: a. Breastfeeding Before birth, babies can receive antibodies through the placenta to gain immunity. After birth, breast milk rich in immune-enhancing antibody components can protect the baby until he builds his own immune system. Therefore, mothers should strive for scientific breastfeeding to help their babies strengthen their immunity. Do not give up on breastfeeding lightly, as breast milk will have a profound impact on your baby’s health. Scientific basis Breast milk contains immune boosting vitamins A, C and E, as well as minerals and magnesium. Breastfeeding protects your baby’s digestive system, respiratory system and ears from infections, and this protection can continue even years after breastfeeding ends. II. Nutritious food Specific nutrients in food play a key role in supporting your baby’s immune system. The kind of food chosen depends on the stage the baby is in: during the breastfeeding phase, breast milk is the best nutritious food; during the complementary feeding phase, breast milk and complementary foods are the best foods in parallel; after the first year, solid foods for babies should be the most appropriate choice at this time. Expert advice: young mothers can consult their doctors and read scientific parenting books at different stages to understand what kind of food their babies need at what stage, and then try to provide these foods for their babies. It is important to remind mothers that adequate water intake also helps to strengthen baby’s immune system. The scientific basis The immune system is strengthened by vitamin A from oranges, apricots and carrots; vitamin C from strawberries and citrus; vitamin E from avocados and vegetable oils; zinc and selenium from grains, etc. Third, sports and exercise Sports and exercise is a good way to strengthen the baby’s immunity, no matter what age baby, no matter what season, should encourage children to participate in more sports to enhance physical fitness. In addition, moving the body speeds up circulation in your baby’s body, strengthens their appetite, and helps them rest. Scientific basis Lymph has many infection-fighting cells, and exercise can promote the circulation of lymph in the baby’s body. Fourth, rest and relaxation Adequate rest and sleep can make the body recover quickly. Especially before and after baby’s fatigue and illness, rest and relaxation play a role that cannot be ignored. Suggestion: Mothers should help their babies find a balance between activity and rest. Make sure that your baby has a certain amount of rest every day, which includes regular sleep time and other breaks (such as story time). Scientific basis The body’s recovery process takes place at rest. Conversely, constant activity strains your baby, which can affect their immune system. V. Daily sunbathing We all know that too much sunlight is bad for babies’ skin, but the right amount of natural light will ensure that your baby’s immune system is working properly. It would be a good habit to take your baby outside to receive some natural light every day. Especially for newborn babies, maintaining daily sun exposure during the winter months can be effective in preventing rickets. If you expose your little bottom to the sun, it can also be a good way to prevent diaper rash. It is important to note that if you take your newborn baby out in the sun in winter, it is best not to do so through glass windows, as ultraviolet light cannot penetrate the glass and reach the baby’s skin, thus not achieving the effect of preventing rickets. Scientific evidence Exposing the skin to natural light helps stimulate the T cells in the baby’s body, which are key defenders against infection. Sixth, do not be afraid of germs Sometimes, minor germ infections, such as: colds, fevers and other diseases, there is another function to help the baby improve immunity, so when the baby has a fever, a cold after the mother is not necessary too nervous, do a good job of care can be. Expert advice: Your baby’s immune system is immature in the first few months of life, so you should keep him away from people with colds and flu during this period, but when your baby is a little older, your mother should not avoid taking your baby to public places for fear of catching germs. Scientific basis When the immune system encounters a threat, such as an infected virus, it produces antibodies to destroy the virus. Although your baby will have some symptoms of illness, the process of producing antibodies will contribute to the development of natural immunity. VII. Vaccinations Vaccines cause your baby’s body to produce antibodies that can fight specific infectious viruses or minimize their risk. Therefore, mothers must take their babies to their respective lot hospitals or health clinics for various vaccinations on time, as ordered by their doctors. Here, it is important to remind mothers that you should keep a record of each remembered vaccination for your baby, so that when your baby enters kindergarten, the record can be handed over to the kindergarten health care provider for management as a reminder when your baby has a uniform vaccination during kindergarten. Scientific basis Vaccines not only reduce the risk of viruses in the body, but also create immune groups in a certain population, and if most people are immune, it will be difficult for diseases to spread.