How can babies cool down
Release time : 03/31/2025 09:30:01
During the hot and humid summer, when it's time to show off our skin, for parents, dressing comfortably can be more pleasant. However, for delicate babies, keeping cool might not be beneficial for their growth. Why is that? How should babies dress during the summer? If a baby gets overheated, what emergency care should be taken? Let's take a look at this with Mambo Dictionary.
How to cool down in summer, some dads and moms are afraid that their baby is too hot, so they put on a very "cool" baby, such as let the baby wear a T-shirt + shorts.
Cool attire can help with heat dissipation, but when the temperature exceeds 37°C, cool attire may cause a baby to overheat. This is because the normal body temperature ranges from 36°C to 37°C. If the environment temperature is higher than the body temperature, the skin exposed to the outside will continue to absorb heat, leading to the body temperature continuously rising.
In addition, in the environment of 18-28 degrees Celsius, 70% of human body heat dissipation is through skin radiation, convection and conduction.
When the temperature reaches 35°C, it is mainly through skin water vaporization that heat is dissipated.
When the temperature continues to rise, the skin not only cannot radiate away heat, but also absorbs heat from its surrounding environment.
In the hot summer, outdoor temperature can reach above 37 degrees Celsius. If babies are too light-dressed, their skin continuously absorbs heat from the outside and keeps their body temperature rising, causing excessive sweating, which may lead to symptoms of heatstroke.
Summer is the season when babies dress up and cool down. Girls want to look beautiful, while boys want to look cool.
However, Mom's Guide to Baby reminds parents that there are certain considerations when selecting summer clothes for babies. When choosing summer attire for your little one, it is important to take into account their age.
1. Babies aged from 0 to 3 months have not yet fully developed their thermoregulation mechanisms, sweating is excessive, and sebaceous glands produce more oil. Their resistance is weak. If they are dressed incorrectly, it can lead to eczema. Therefore, parents should select soft, moisture-absorbent, and easy-to-clean cotton clothing for their baby.
The style should be loose and simple, so that the baby can easily put on and take off.
2. For babies aged 4 to 9 months, they can crawl around on the bed by themselves. To ensure safety, it is advisable to choose clothes that do not have buttons, zippers, or snaps, as these could potentially harm the baby's skin or cause them to accidentally swallow.
3. For babies aged 10-12 months, they start to learn crawl and walk. They are playful and active, sweating a lot, and their clothes easily get dirty and torn. Therefore, the fabric of their clothes should be strong, breathable, and easy to wash, such as polyester cotton blends or other similar materials.
4. Babies over 1 year old can crawl and walk, and their range of activities is increasing day by day. Bao Da and Bao Ma may also take them out to play in summer. In order to avoid sunburn, it is best to let the baby wear shirts + trousers, the fabric is mainly pure cotton, and the color should not be too bright.
Because bright clothes often contain high amounts of lead, if harmful ingredients are absorbed by the skin, the harm to the baby will be even greater.
How to cool down my baby's high temperature and heatstroke? Summer is a good time to go out and play. When Bao Bao's parents take the baby out, if they find that the baby is having a good time and suddenly has irritability, headache, nausea, and general weakness, they must be vigilant. This symptom is very likely to be heatstroke.
Heat stroke is divided into mild heat stroke and severe heat stroke. Bao Da and Bao Ma should take measures based on the degree of heat stroke of the baby.
Mild heatstroke,"4-step treatment method": When the baby shows burning, body temperature continues to rise, and symptoms such as dizziness, dry mouth, and upset and irritable air, it indicates that the baby has mild heatstroke, and the treatment is carried out according to 4 steps: 1) Immediately carry the baby to a cool, ventilated place without direct sunlight, such as under the shade of a tree or in the room.
2) Have the baby lie flat on the floor, unbutton their clothes and open a fan to blow it directly on the baby's side. This will help the body heat disperse quickly.
3. Wipe the baby's head and body with a wet towel, if possible, give the baby a warm bath.
4. Allow the baby to drink some cool drinks, such as watermelon or iced mung bean soup, to replenish the lost fluids from excessive sweating.
Severe Heatstroke: "3 Emergency Measures" When a baby's body temperature rises above 38°C and exhibits symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, dilated pupils, and muscle spasms, it indicates that the baby is suffering from severe heatstroke. In this emergency situation, three measures can be taken: 1) Alcohol-soaked cloth rubbing: Firstly, remove all the clothes from the baby's body. Then, use a cloth soaked in alcohol to gently rub the nape of the neck, underarms, and thighs of the baby, allowing the body heat to be expeditedly dissipated.
2) For severe heatstroke in babies, if there is no alcohol available at hand, you can use ice wrapped in a cloth to cool the baby's head or lower leg. This will help prevent overheating and potential brain damage from excessive body temperature.
3. Applying Cool Oil: For babies who faint due to heatstroke, parents can apply some cool oil on the temples of their baby's head to help them regain consciousness quickly. If the baby does not wake up, they should be taken to the hospital for treatment immediately.
Q1: Can household essential anti-heat medicine prevent heatstroke? A1: Currently, there is no medication that can prevent heatstroke. It is not recommended for parents to give their baby "anti-heat medicine," and in fact, "anti-heat medicine" may contain substances harmful to the baby's health. For example, Huoxiang Zhengqi Water contains up to 40%-50% alcohol, which if consumed in large amounts can cause alcohol poisoning.
Wearing light-colored clothes in the summer may look refreshing, but they reflect ultraviolet rays and can easily damage your skin. Therefore, wearing light-colored clothes is not a good way to stay cool in the summer.
Q3: Does drinking salt water help in preventing heatstroke? A3: Drinking salt water can help replenish the lost salts and minerals from sweating. However, it is not advisable to drink a large amount at once as excessive intake of salt water may trigger a reflexive increase in sweating, which in severe cases could lead to the occurrence of heat cramps.
Q4: Is it necessary to be fully equipped to prevent heatstroke in children? A4: Many parents, when taking their babies out, prepare umbrellas, sunscreen clothes, and sunscreen.
Although these items are conducive to preventing heat stroke, parents and mothers do not need to worry too much. Let their babies drink mung bean and lily soup before traveling and replenish more water during travel can also prevent heat stroke.
The medical information provided in this text is for reference only.
If you feel unwell, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately, and the medical diagnosis and treatment will be subject to offline diagnosis.