Baby is hot too

2023 Author: Anita Thornton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-08-25 11:16

Is it too hot? Is it comfortable? Is he thirsty? Even if we sometimes have the impression of overdoing it, babies can also suffer from the heat. Here are some things to remember to avoid heatstroke.

Moms are right to worry about the well-being of their babies in summer, since babies and young children are more fragile and less resistant to heat than adults. But how do you know if you've taken the necessary precautions to prevent them from getting too hot?

Prevention is better than cure

Children should drink lots of water in order to stay hydrated. You can also offer them extra fruit and vegetables since they have a higher water content (kids especially love the fruit nets that you can slip frozen fruit into that they can safely suck at will like a Popsicle).

• Stay tuned to local weather forecasts and alerts so you know when you need to take additional precautions.
• Favor loose, light-colored clothes and find him a hat forprotect your head and face from direct sunlight.
• Try to find a shady spot. If you see your baby starting to get a little flushed in the cheeks or show signs of discomfort, you can cool them down by bathing them in the pool or in a lukewarm shower or bath.
• Indoors, look for cool or air-conditioned places.

If you don't have air conditioning, you can place a bowl of ice cream in front of a fan, this will cool the air that is blown out and thus help the room feel cooler quickly.

Remember to take drastic temperature changes into account when going from outdoors to indoors such as at a mall or movie theater. Always be well prepared by bringing a light blanket and a change of clothes that you can use and remove as needed. If you're not sure, consider this little trick: if you're hot or cold, so will your baby. By being on the lookout for signals of baby's discomfort, you will be able to act accordingly.

Never leave a baby or child alone in a poorly ventilated car or room. His condition can deteriorate very quickly in intense heat and require emergency medical intervention.

Signs to watch out for

If you notice your infant or child's behavior changing, becoming more drowsy, or having a temper tantrum withoutapparent reason, that he is dizzy or has nausea or even vomiting, it is possible that it is heat stroke, exhaustion due to heat, heat edema or hot rash.

Other signs to watch out for

• Headache
• Rapid breathing or heartbeat
• Extreme Thirst
• Less frequent urination and dark urine
• Dry skin, lips or mouth
• Abnormal skin color: pale or red
• High body temperature
• Diarrhea

Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately if your child's body temperature is elevated, unconscious, confused, or has stopped sweating

What to do if it's hot

If you notice that your child is suffering from coverwhelming heat or is beginning to develop any of the symptoms mentioned above, move them immediately to a cool place and rehydrate them. the, preferably with water. If you are breastfeeding your child, breast milk will provide adequate hydration, but remember to refresh yourself in order to produce enough milk. You can also relieve him by applying cold water compresses to his skin, face, neck, feet, etc. in order to regulate its temperature.