Having a new baby is a happy moment, and the first summer is a special time for you and your family. However, to avoid concerns such as heat exhaustion and skin cancer caused by prolonged exposure to the sun, parents must take extra precautions when spending time outdoors with their children.
If you know what to expect, these threats may be readily avoided and controlled. Here are summer safety guidelines for parents to assist them in caring for their infants like wearing proper clothes, bamboo diapers, keeping them hydrated, carrying natural baby wipes etc., during this time of year.
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Make Sure Your Baby Eats Right
Ensure that your infant is hydrated by feeding them frequently while they are still nursing. Without their mother’s antibodies, they need to actively strengthen their own. Seek consultation with your doctor to make sure your infant gets the right treatment. If you’re feeding a one-year-old in the heat, let them suck on fruit to keep cool. The best feeding schedule for a baby who has just started eating solids is two feedings each day, with cooked food as a side. Keep a supply of powdered milk on hand since ordinary milk spoils fast in the heat.
They need to stay hydrated.
It can be difficult to get youngsters to drink water, but beverages like lemonade or coconut water are a good alternative. Add a variety of fruits like strawberry and mint to the water for a unique flavor. As a complement to drinking enough fluids, teach your children to consume more water-rich fruits and vegetables so that they may stay energetic and light in body and mind. Cucumbers and watermelon are fantastic snacks that also provide a lot of water to the body.
Dress them in light, airy materials.
When it comes to clothing for children and newborns, avoid anything that is too tight or clings to the body. To keep the body cool and dry, use breathable textiles such as bamboo diapers. As a general rule, children should wear light-colored clothing, as well as a hat, during their free time.
Avoid Stepping Outside Between 10 am to 2 pm.
If you can, try to avoid taking your child outside between the hours of 10:00 am and 2:00 pm when the sun is at its most intense. Make sure you take all the essential safeguards if it is really necessary. The skin of a newborn is particularly vulnerable to the damaging effects of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation. Especially if you’re going out in the middle of the day, make sure your kid is well-protected! Light-colored clothing, such as a shirt and slacks, is best. If you’re concerned about the weather, you can even bring an umbrella.
Skincare
Oil massages are suggested for babies on a regular basis since they promote sound sleep and healthy brain development. A warm bath or sponge bath should follow an oil massage. It is common for perspiration to build up in the skin folds of the neck, underarms, groin, or lower legs, which can lead to fungal infections or rashes. By cleaning and changing soiled diapers and garments as soon as possible, you may ensure that these areas remain dry. During the course of the day, try to avoid diapers as much as possible.
Get Medical Help If Necessary
If your newborn exhibits symptoms of dehydration or a rash that won’t go away, even after you’ve tried everything over-the-counter, you should visit a doctor right away. There may be a more serious problem if they appear to be trying to cope with the heat and are in a lot of suffering.
In the summer, when kids are outside playing and sweating, good hygiene with bamboo is even more critical. Keep your children’s skin healthy this summer by following these skin care suggestions. Happy summer to everyone!