How to Keep Baby Cool on Hot Days
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How to Keep Baby Cool on Hot Days
Introduction
It's your baby's first summer and you can't wait to get him outdoors to see the birds, butterflies and sun. It is important to remember that babies can get easily overheated during warm weather. Below are a few simple steps you can take to avoid baby getting too hot.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You'll Need
- Cotton clothing
- Sunshade
- Wide-brimmed hat
- Wet washcloths or rags
- Refrigerated teething ring
- Plenty of fluids
Steps
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Step One
Dress baby appropriately for warm weather. Wearing light colored clothing that is not too tight will help baby's body to "breathe" easier. Lightweight cotton clothing is the best choice when picking out baby's outfit.
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Step Two
Skip the socks. Yes, they're cute, but your baby will thank you for leaving his feet bare on hot days. The feet are where a lot of body heat is generated, if they are covered they will simply retain that heat, making baby very uncomfortable.
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Step Three
Keep plenty of fluids on hand to cool baby off and keep him hydrated on those hot days. If you notice your baby is not having many wet diapers, he may be getting dehydrated. Putting a frozen gel icepack in the diaper bag will help to keep baby's water or formula cold.
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Step Four
Shade your baby as much as you can. Make sure your stroller has a sunshade to protect baby from the heat of the sun.
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Step Five
Put a wide-brimmed hat, which also covers her neck, on your baby if a sunshade is not available. If both are available, use both. There is no such thing as too much protection from heat and sun for your little one.
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Step Six
Give baby a cold teething ring to chew. There are many teethers on the market that are designed with liquid inside that stays cool to the touch for long periods of time if simply placed in a fridge or cooler for a few hours.
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Step Seven
Plop baby in the pool. Just be sure to keep an eye and a hand on baby at all times. Or, if no pool is available, wet some washcloths or rags with cold water and apply frequently to baby's face, neck and feet.
Tips & Warnings
- Babies get overheated easily. Be sure to watch for signs of possible heat stroke such as red skin, rapid pulse, shallow breathing and fever of 103 degrees or higher.
- Never turn your back on baby if he is in the pool. A baby can drown in two inches of water.
- Never leave your baby in a car. Vehicle interiors tend to rapidly increase in temperature in the summer months.
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