For every parent, the health of his child is important. In winter, parents try to protect their children from possible hypothermia, and in summer - from the rays of the scorching sun.
First, let's try to understand the causes of sunstroke. So, most of all, children with a low fluid content in the body, as well as very active and mobile children, are exposed to sunstroke. Overweight babies are no less susceptible to sunstroke, since subcutaneous fat leads to a slowdown in heat transfer in the human body. The risk group also includes children with diseases of the central nervous system and taking stimulants. It is important to remember that young children are most at risk, since at this age the thermoregulatory functions are not yet fully developed.
How to protect your child?
To do this, you need to adhere to a few simple recommendations that will preserve the health of your baby. First of all, you should not feed your child with fatty and heavy food, because it additionally loads the body during a hot period. You should also give your child warm or cool water in small portions, but always often. You need to periodically wipe the baby's feet, hands and face with wet wipes. A headdress should be worn on the head, which should be made of light natural fabric.
In the hottest period, it is not recommended to go outside at all; it is better to take walks before 11:00 and after 16:00. You should also regularly ventilate the room where the child is.
First aid
First of all, if a child received a sunstroke, he must be transferred to the shade and an ambulance must be called. His head must be turned to the side so he cannot choke in case of vomiting. A container with cold water should be applied to the forehead, wet clothes are allowed. You also need to give a small amount of clean water to drink, he must absorb it in small sips. It is recommended to wipe the body with a damp towel (if possible) soaked in water at room temperature. If it becomes very bad, it is permissible to give the minimum dosage of drugs such as paracetamol or ibuprofen.
