Daytime is a fun time for children, because it can be more free to do outdoor activities. To keep your little one comfortable while doing activities in hot weather during the day, there are a number of things Mother can do.
Outdoor activities will increase the social and motor skills of children. But when playing and doing activities in hot weather, children will be vulnerable to sun exposure and at risk of dehydration.
Various Ways to Protect Children in Hot Weather
To protect children during hot weather, limit children's outdoor activities when the sun is hot, at 10:00 to 15:00. In addition, do the following ways to make your little one stay comfortable during hot weather:
1. Apply sunscreen (sunscreen)
Apply sunscreen to keep children comfortable in hot weather. Applying sunscreen is useful for protecting children from the sun. For maximum results, apply sunscreen with SPF 15 or more, about 30 minutes before your little one is outdoors.
If possible, repeat the use of sunscreen every two hours or after the child sweats. In addition to sunscreen, Mother is also advised to provide a hat and glasses to protect it from sun exposure.
2. Use anti-mosquito lotion
In addition to sunscreen, also apply anti-mosquito lotion on a child's skin. This is useful to prevent your baby from being bitten by mosquitoes or insects. Mother is advised to choose anti-mosquito lotion that contains DEET or picaridin.
Do not apply anti-mosquito lotion to the face, hands, and areas that are easily licked by children, so that anti-mosquito lotion is not swallowed.
If possible, you can also give your little one long-sleeved clothes and trousers with a comfortable material to prevent mosquito or insect bites.
3. Sufficient fluid requirements
Dehydration is prone to occur when children play or move in hot weather. To prevent this, Mother is advised to meet the needs of your child's fluids. Mother is recommended to give the Little Water before the move and every 20 minutes when the child is active.
Mother also needs to pay attention to the condition of children in hot weather. If you see your child tired, thirsty, and weak, you are advised to immediately take your child to a cooler place and give fluids to the child.
4. Prepare the first aid kit in an accident (first aid kit)
Mother also needs to prepare a first aid kit. Fill the first aid kit with tape, gauze, anti-bacterial gel, washcloth, antibiotic ointment, hydrocortisone cream and thermometer.
Some of the tips described above can be Mother's try to keep your little one comfortable when doing activities in hot weather. If the child looks uncomfortable, is not feeling well, or has a health complaint after the move in hot weather, immediately take it to the doctor to get treatment.
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