Holi is a special celebration.
When I was young we used to play Holi in our neighbourhood .At Medical College I played Holi.I had emergency duty on Holi at Medical College and I played Holi with my little girl who just turned five.
It’s always fun when you play with friends and family .But the fun shouldn’t be at the cost of your safety.
Take care of your skin ,hair eyes and ears and what you eat and drink.
Before going out to play Holi :
I oiled her hair and mine and put moisturizer and sunscreen to both our exposed skin.Hubby being hubby uses nothing.Covered up as best I could .I kept the contact lenses at home.Put on my glares ,lipstick on and I was ready to go.
After coming back copious amount of warm water ,body wash and shampoo .Used a conditioner for my hair and an after bath moisturizer.My skin breaks out with any irritant so even though the organic abir didn’t burn,itch or sting ,I used lacto-calamine lotion .It’s great to cool the skin and soothe itchy skin.
Personal safety :
At all times me or hubby were with our daughter .Before playing ground rules were set.We used only organic colour. That’s why most of it was easily washed off.
No colour in eyes or ears.This is very important .
No water filled balloon to be thrown at ears .It can cause problems in the ear drum including hearing loss!
No playing with strangers.This is obvious at all festivals.No talking to strangers!
No food to be taken which is not offered by mommy or daddy without permission.
We had a Happy and safe Holi .How was your Holi?This is my Monday Mommy Moments post on the prompt.
Children should be cautious of strangers and parents should be around their kids only whenever possible.
Thanks Geethica
wow!!! some amazing tips Amrita, Thanks for sharing them.I used herabl colours for my baby though he just played dry holi but i adhered to all safety. .
#allThastmom
Thanks Richa
Safety is first and most important for Holi celebration. When we speak about safety during Holi festival, there are number of safety measures and precautions to be adopted. In India, entire country wears a festive look when it is time for Holi celebration. Holi is one of the festivals celebrated by all, irrespective of their religion, caste and creed. Holi is festival of colors and brings people close to each other. During Holi festival, demand for color are very high and some unscrupulous traders mix chemical dyes to base material such as starch, wheat flour and mica dust to prepare cheap quality fragrant dyes. These harsh chemicals in Holi colors can cause itching and rashes. Ensure one takes measures to have a safe holi.
Yes very true Romila
Kids need special attention while playing with colors or fire crackers. Indeed you are smart Mother.
Thanks Dew
Yes Amrita..these are some of the tips which we all need to remember for our kids. Sadly people dont remember to use herbal colours and thats when problem starts. I still have colour all around my face as one of my friend used some pucca water colour. But these are some good tips.
That can be a problem!