How to avoid heat stroke when children are active in hot weather

Remember to drink water, cover yourself carefully by wearing a hat, long-sleeved shirt, choose a place with a roof, shade, and do outdoor activities less than 60 minutes per day... to avoid heat shock.

Dr. Truong Thi Ngoc Phu, Deputy Head of the General Planning Department, Children's Hospital 2, said that children who exercise under the hot sun for a long time and do not have enough water can easily cause their bodies to sweat a lot, leading to dehydration and electrolyte loss, making children tired, lethargic, susceptible to illness, and even heat stroke. Therefore, it is important to avoid times when the ambient temperature is high and ultraviolet rays are strong during the day (between 10am and 2pm).

After participating in outdoor activities or due to hot weather, children prefer to drink iced drinks or cold foods such as ice cream, soft drinks, milk tea, etc. These types of drinks or cold foods can help children feel thirsty and delicious in a short time. Once the feeling of thirst is satisfied, children do not feel the need to drink more water, leading to a lack of water that is actually needed to replenish the child. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to providing enough water for children.

Parents should let their children do outdoor activities for less than 60 minutes a day. Photo: Quynh Tran — Parents should let their children do outdoor activities for less than 60 minutes a day. Photo: *Quynh Tran*

Parents should also pay attention to skin problems and moisturizing. In hot weather, children should wear thin, light clothes, choose breathable fabrics such as cotton, and avoid excessive sweating. Use mild shower gels and shampoos to protect children's skin.

When doing outdoor activities, in addition to carefully protecting your child, it is necessary to apply sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. For children with eczema or atopic dermatitis, it is necessary to apply moisturizer regularly in small amounts and thinly on the skin to avoid clogging pores.

Le Phuong

Source link