As the monsoon season continues to bring frequent rains and changing weather across the Philippines, parents must pay closer attention to their children’s health. More time spent indoors, less physical activity, and exposure to changing temperatures can make children more susceptible to common coughs, colds, and flu-like illnesses.

While getting sick is sometimes unavoidable, parents can help support their children’s overall health by building simple, consistent habits at home. Beyond keeping children dry and practicing good hygiene, nutrition is one important pillar of supporting a healthy immune system.

Immunity Starts with Everyday Habits

Supporting immunity starts with simple, everyday routines that can create strong foundation for children’s overall wellbeing.

Meals should include a variety of foods, such as vegetables and fruits, whole grains, protein-rich foods, and dairy or suitable alternatives.

Adequate sleep is equally important, particularly for growing children. Regular physical activity also supports overall health, while sufficient hydration helps the body perform essential functions.

Good hygiene is especially important. Parents should remind children to wash their hands regularly, particularly before eating and after coming home from school or other public spaces. Keeping children up to date with recommended vaccinations is another important step in protecting them against preventable illnesses.

Giving the Body the Right Nutrients

Nutrition plays an important role in supporting children’s natural defenses, making a balanced diet essential. Among the functional ingredients parents should look for is Lactoferrin, a naturally occurring iron-binding protein found in milk that has been studied for its potential role in supporting immune health and the body’s natural defense mechanisms.

As children grow, quality protein is also important for growth and development. Other nutrients, including vitamins A, C and D, zinc, and iron contribute to normal immune function.

Choosing Milk as Part of a Balanced Diet

For children who regularly drink milk, parents should look beyond front-of-pack claims and consider the product’s overall nutritional quality. One simple place to start is the ingredient list: ingredients are generally listed by weight, so parents can check what comes first. For fresh milk formula, fresh milk should be listed as the first ingredient, reflecting its place as a key component of the product.

Parents can also look at the nutrition information, caloric content, and other nutrients provided, and consider how the milk complements the child’s overall diet.

A Fresh Milk Formula Approach

This is where FEIHE’s approach to milk formula comes in. Made with Fresh Milk Formula, FEIHE uses fresh milk as a key ingredient and a one-step processing approach that transforms milk into formula in just two hours.

For children aged three years and above, AceKid Activegro is a fresh milk formula with no added sugars: no sucrose, no maltodextrin, and no high fructose corn syrup, relying on milk’s natural sweetness. Meanwhile, another AceKid 3+ variant contains lactoferrin, adding a functional ingredient to its nutritional profile.

Making Healthy Habits Part of the Routine

The monsoon season may bring more rainy days, but it does not have to disrupt healthy routines. By prioritizing nutritious meals, adequate sleep, physical activity, hydration, hygiene and vaccine, parents can give their children a stronger foundation for overall health.

Because supporting immunity is not about one solution; it is about the everyday habits and good nutrition that add up over time.

Try out AceKid Activegro and AceKid 3+ with Lactoferrin. Available in TikTok Shop, Shopee, and Lazada, and in leading stores in Visayas and Mindanao.

AceKid Activegro and AceKid 3+ with Lactoferrin are not breastmilk substitutes and are intended for children aged 3 years and above.
To be consumed as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

ASC Ref No. F0298P082026F