During a heat wave, some gestures help babies better support the rise in temperatures. Water bottle, baths, outings and clothing, precautions … The recommendations of the pediatrician Eric Saban in case of hot weather.
There heat wave is difficult to bear, especially for babies. To avoid dehydration, it is important to offer water regularly to your child. How to dress it? Should we give him baths to refresh him? Here are the good gestures to adopt with baby when it’s very hotwith the advice of the pediatrician Eric Saban.
Dr. Eric Saban is not against the use of a fan to refresh the part In times of high heat provided that it is not placed close to the baby. “”Contrary to popular belief, they are not at the origin of infectious diseases. Be careful not to put him near the child and to choose a fixed. The movements of the fans attract toddlers and the latter would risk putting their fingers there.“As for the air conditioningit has the advantage of refreshing the room, but watch out for infants who could catch cold, and who have fragile mucous membranes.
“Contrary to popular belief, fans are not at the origin of infectious diseases”
How many baths can baby be given in the event of a heat wave?
Two to three baths per day Savonless is a good way to refresh your baby when it’s very hot. The pediatrician indicates that “These refreshing baths must be of a temperature of 30/32 ° C during a heat wave and last only three to five minutes“.
Babies are among the first people to be exposed to the risk of dehydration. This is why you always have to think about moisturize her child well, Whether you are at home, in town, by car, or at the beach … A child fed a bottle can drink water between meals, during very hot days. Two to three water sips every 30 minutes approximately, given meals halfway. From 18 months, the baby can drink water on demand“Assures Dr. Saban.
In case of hot weather, should you wake up baby to drink?
No, the child’s sleep is essential. Let him take his nap as usual, but offer him a bottle of water or his bottle of milk if he is the time of his meal, as soon as he wakes up. You can also anticipate by giving him drinking before bedtime or just before his nap, if you see that he is sleepy.
How many feedings and water to give to a breastfed baby during periods of heat wave?
“”If the baby is nourished within, you must avoid giving it water before 3 to 4 months. After that age, he can start drinking a little, “advises the pediatrician. Moreover, it is possible toIncrease the number of feedings per day. Thus, according to his needs, baby can suckle more often, but shorter. Do not hesitate to offer him the breast regularly to hydrate baby during the day.
Can we go outside with baby during a heat wave?
Parents are recommended to avoid travel with baby in the event of a heat wave. If you have to go out, it is better to place your baby “in strollers to ventilate them”. Above all avoid portage scarves, Who may overheat baby and cause discomfort.
How long to go out with baby when it’s hot?
“”It is usually advisable to go out for an hour a day with your baby, but during high heat, 30 minutes are enough. However, it is better Avoid the hottest hours of the day and Go out early in the morning, or late at night. If he is really too hot, parents may not even go out with their infants“, Ensures the pediatrician. Finally, if you plan to go to the beach with baby, go ahead before 10 am or after 5 pm in the evening.
To prevent your baby from being too hot in the house, you must first think of discovering it. “”Parents can leave it In layer all day. At night, a layer and a short -sleeved body are enough. By being discovered, the child will sweat less and will therefore have less water loss to compensate. Furthermore, applying a wet cloth is not recommended“Said Dr. Eric Saban.
“Parents can leave it in bed all day. At night, a layer and a short -sleeved body are enough.”
For more information on recommendations in the event of heat waves and hot weather, “heat wave” information platform is accessible to 0800 06 66 66 (Free call from a fixed position in France, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.).
Thank you to Doctor Eric Saban
