Benefits of natural light for children

Children are a joy and the saying that a mother or father is born, when a child is born is very apt. As a parent, your responsibility is to raise your child in a healthy and loving atmosphere. The household should be stress free as children flourish in a happy atmosphere. Most parents ensure that their child is given all the regular shots, taken to the pediatrician regularly, given healthy food and enough activities to help them stay fit. Not only do children need healthy food, but they also need enough sunlight everyday to get a good dose of Vitamin D. Many parents take their babies for a stroll in the sunlight and if the children are older, they are taken to the park or playground, where they get enough exposure to the sun.

With a two parent working household, it can get quite difficult to find enough time to get your kids exposed to sunlight. To make sure your children get enough sunlight each day, get some natural light flowing into your home creating a healthy atmosphere for your family.

Making sure that babies get enough sunlight

1. Make sure that the nursery is airy
   When designing a nursery for your new addition, make sure that the window is large enough to let in sunlight during the day. Even babies need a good dose of Vitamin D.
2. Have the crib near a window or in the path of direct sunlight
   If the weather where you live does not allow for enough sunlight, you can make sure that your baby gets some exposure to the beneficial rays of the sun, by keeping the crib closer to the window for maximum exposure. On the other hand, if you live in a place that is warmer and you have too much sunlight coming into the room, reduce it by hanging sheer curtains on the window, to lessen the amount of sunlight coming in.
3. Make a good choice when deciding on the nursery
   Most people have the nursery ready before the baby comes. When choosing the room that you are planning to convert into a nursery, pick a room that faces east. The early morning sunlight is the best and by having a nursery that faces east, you ensure that enough natural light comes in.

A good dose of Vitamin D for children

1. Playing outdoors
   These days you find many children glued to their computer screen or the T.V. the entire day. Make sure that your child goes out to play for at least a while.
2. Pick a good school
   When picking a school for your child, check whether they have plenty of outdoor activities for the children.
3. Design outdoor activities

If you have the time, create outdoor activities, like a hike, or a day at the pool, or a picnic, where children get to have fun and get a good dose of Vitamin D.

What do you do if there is no option of letting sunlight into your child’s room?

Very often, the above suggestions may not be practical. You may not have a room that faces the sun. You may not have the time to take your baby for a stroll or take the children for outdoor activities regularly. The next best thing is to install a daylighting system. These are an efficient way to get sunlight into any room in the house. By installing a daylighting system, your house is bathed in natural light throughout the day and your kids will be reaping the benefits of the sunlight and will be healthier.

Sunlight Concepts, the dealer for Solatube daylighting systems will be able to help you fill your home with natural light with the minimum of fuss. Check out their websites at http://www.sunlightconcepts.com/.