On hot sunny days, young children are the most susceptible subjects. The child's body has not regulated body temperature as well as adults, and often runs and sweats a lot, so the risk of dehydration, exhaustion and heat shock is higher.
Many parents think that just giving their children water is enough. But in reality, taking care of children on hot days in the wrong way can cause children to become weak, vomit, have high fever and have to be hospitalized.
Below are important notes to help parents take care of their children safely on hot sunny days.
1. Give your child water regularly, don't wait for them to be thirsty before giving them to drink.
Children are often engrossed in playing and forget to drink water. Parents should remind their children to drink small sips many times a day. If the child exercises a lot, electrolyte water can be supplemented according to appropriate instructions.
2. Prioritize easy-to-digest snacks, limit fried foods
On hot days, the child's digestive system is easily affected. Children should eat porridge, soup, fruits with a lot of water, yogurt. Avoid forcing children to eat too much or greasy foods that easily cause bloating and fatigue.
3. Do not let children go out in hot sunny hours
The time from 10 am to 4 pm is when the UV rays are strongest. If you need to go out, parents should put their children in wide-brimmed hats, wear sunscreen, apply sunscreen suitable for their age and avoid operating for too long.
4. Dress your child in cool clothes, not too tight.
Many parents are afraid that their children will turn dark, so they dress them tightly, causing their children to be stuffy, sweat a lot and easily develop prickly heat. Thin, absorbent cotton clothes are the most suitable choice.
5. How to bathe properly to cool down your child
Do not take a cold shower suddenly when your child is sweating because it is easy to cause heat shock. Let your child rest for a few minutes, wipe their sweat and then take a moderate cool shower.
6. Pay attention to signs of heat shock and dehydration
If your child has symptoms of dry lips, hot skin, fatigue, dizziness, headache, little urination, rapid breathing or abnormally high fever, parents need to take their child to a medical facility immediately.
7. Keep the bedroom airy but avoid direct wind blowing
The air conditioner should be at a moderate level, not too cold. Avoid letting the wind blow directly into your child's face and chest, especially when your child is sleeping.
Hot weather is not only uncomfortable but also potentially dangerous for young children. Taking care of children in hot weather in the right way will help children be healthy, eat and sleep well and minimize the risk of exhaustion or heat shock. Sometimes just a little carelessness from parents can cause the whole family to regret the consequences.
