As we approach the summer months and experience soaring temperatures. This would no doubt have an effect on the younger ones as their bodies get heated quickly. There is a need to keep them hydrated.
Here a few tips to prevent them from becoming dehydrated:
- Keep children out of direct sunlight. If they cannot resist the outdoors ensure that they play in a shaded area.
- If they must be in direct sunlight ensure they have adequate protection (sun screen/sun block)
- Give the children a lot to drink approximately every 20 minutes.
- Ensure they wear lightweight clothing (cotton).
Signs of Dehydration:
- Your child complains of headaches.
- The child’s activity level has drop compare to usual (talking, babbling).
- The child always wants water to drink; this is evidence that the child is mildly parched.
- The child urine is very yellow and rank/high.
- The child does not urinate often.
How to treat Dehydration
- Ensure that your child drinks water immediately.
- Get your child to a doctor if they are not drinking and alert.
- Get your child in a cool place out of the sun.
BONUS TIP:
Use Sun Protection Factor (SPF)10-15 darker skin tones and lighter skin shades atleast SPF30
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