Six ways to boost your child's immunity

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Ever spare a thought for your child's immune system? There it is, fighting off bugs and germs and generally keeping your little one healthy, yet we rarely give it a second thought. Here are health-boosting tips that will help you make a difference.

Get her socialising
Taking your child to playgroup or nursery school may help her build a stronger immune system, according to a study of more than 1,200 children. Although your child is more likely to pick up germs if she socialises (she will probably go down with more coughs and colds to begin with), this exposure actually strengthens her immunity, so by age five she'll have better defences than those children who haven't regularly attended daycare. Taking her to a playgroup or nursery is not just good for your baby's health-making friends will also boost confidence and well being (hers and yours).