Five tips to keep your kids cool this weekend
Summary
The article gives five simple tips to keep children safe and cool during hot weather. It explains how to help kids stay hydrated, protect their skin from the sun, avoid heat, and sleep comfortably.Key Facts
- Kids lose heat less easily than adults, so they can get hotter faster.
- Giving children foods with high water content, like watermelon and soup, helps keep them hydrated.
- Sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and four stars should be applied 30 minutes before going outside and reapplied every two hours.
- Babies under six months should not use sunscreen and must be kept out of direct sunlight.
- Staying in the shade between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. reduces sun exposure.
- Loose, dark clothing and hats with wide brims or legionnaire styles offer better sun protection.
- UV protective swimwear with a UPF 50 rating blocks harmful sun rays.
- Bedrooms should be set up to help children sleep well in the heat.
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