Miriam Quiambao stresses the importance of bringing kids outdoors

Former beauty queen and TV host Miriam Quiambao-Roberto is taking things slow after her bout with COVID-19.

Last January 11, Ardy Roberto, Miriam's husband, confirmed that the Miss Universe 1999 first runner-up contracted the highly-contagious disease.

Now that she's COVID-free, Mommy Miriam has taken the time to go outdoors by visiting the park in their village with Ziki in the morning, but making sure that she is following all the necessary health protocol.

Miriam shared, “Mornings with Ziki. This past week, Ziki and I have been taking time out to visit the park in the mornings. I lay him or sit him down on the fabric mat and we enjoy the morning breeze and the view.”

“I find that when he's on his back, he loves watching the leaves rustling along the trees above us and the occasional flock of birds that fly across the blue sky. The view is even better than any infant mobile in his play area!” she said.

“When he's on his tummy, he loves reaching to touch & stroke the grass. He also loves to watch insects crawling by and whenever the village maintenance guy comes by to sweep the grounds. I'm amazed how long he can focus on these exciting events in his infant life!” she continued.

Although we are still in a pandemic, Miriam advised her fellow parents to ensure that their children can get adequate time outside, since it will also help a lot with their sanity. “Being outdoors like this helps him to observe nature and perhaps learn a thing or two about physics with his absorbent mind (such as gravity with leaves falling from the tree).”

“Taking our kids outdoors really helps with their development plus with our sanity! Looking forward to more outside time this year!”

Miriam gave birth to Ziki on July 12, 2021. Meanwhile, she and Ardy have two other children: Elijah and Joshua (son of Ardy from his previous marriage with late Tingting Roberto).

One of the benefits of going outdoors for kids is that they get much needed Vitamin D from the sun.

According to medicalnewstoday.com, it stated that getting sufficient sunlight is the best way to help the body produce enough vitamin D.

In the same article, children who are deficient in Vitamin D have greater risk to develop high blood pressure. In addition, the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) suggests that evidence points to a connection between low vitamin D exposure and an increased risk of allergic sensitization.

Take a look at Miriam's life as a proud mom in this gallery.