Thursday, July 18, 2013
Baby, It’s Hot Outside!
With the heat on the East Coast in the high 90’s, it’s
tempting to keep the kids indoors (If your kids are like mine, they will ask
every 5 minutes to go outside) to keep them from heat exhaustion. Here are some
tips from Healthychildren.org on how to keep you little ones safe and hydrated.
“There are several steps you can take to protect your child
from heat-related illness:
Plan to have a cool, air-conditioned space for your child.
If your home does not have air-conditioning, find a nearby building that does.
Libraries can be a great place for a cool retreat from the heat.
Make sure your child stays hydrated. Encourage her to drink
water regularly, even before she asks for it.
Plan for more time to rest than usual; heat can often make
children feel tired.
When your child is feeling hot, give him a cool bath or
water mist to cool down.
Don’t forget about the effects of sun exposure.
Never leave children in a car or other closed motor vehicle,
especially when temperatures are high. The temperature inside the car can
become much higher than the outside temperature, and can rise to temperatures
that cause death.”
For more info: check them out @ http://www.healthychildren.org
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