Five tips to keep your kids cool
Summary
The article gives practical advice to help keep children cool and safe during very hot weather, especially in summer. It explains how to keep kids hydrated, protect their skin from the sun, and make their environment comfortable.Key Facts
- Kids heat up faster and sweat less than adults, making it harder for them to cool down.
- Encourage children to eat water-rich foods like watermelon, oranges, jelly, and soup to stay hydrated.
- Babies who breastfeed get enough water from breast milk; formula-fed babies can have some cooled boiled water.
- Sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and a four-star rating should be applied 30 minutes before going outside and reapplied every two hours.
- Sunscreen must be reapplied after swimming or towel drying, even if labeled water resistant.
- Babies under six months should avoid direct sunlight completely because their skin is very sensitive.
- Staying in the shade between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. helps prevent sunburn and heat exposure.
- Loose, dark-colored clothes and UV-protective swimwear with UPF 50 provide better sun protection. Wide-brimmed or legionnaire hats and wraparound sunglasses protect the head, neck, and eyes.
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