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Babies less than 6 months old should be kept out of direct sunlight. Their skin contains too little melanin, which is the pigment that gives skin, hair and eyes their colour, and provides some protection from the sun.
Watch this short video to see how its done!
Dehydration
Give little ones access to water throughout the day, especially in warm weather. Encourage them to drink regularly - particularly when they've been running around.
For older children, give them plenty of fruit and salad to help keep their fluid levels up.
Travel
Don’t leave children in hot cars. A child left in a hot car can die of heat stroke very quickly.
Is it safe to cover your pram?
Babies’ prams and buggies should not be covered with blankets, cloths or any cover that prevents the air circulating. Covering a pram or buggy could lead to overheating, which increases the chance of SIDS.
Babies sleeping in the heat
Watch this video from The Lullaby Trust to learn how to help your baby sleep in the heat.
Don't worry if baby's hands and feet feel cool, this is normal.
If your baby feels feverish or you are at all concerned about how they feel you should check their temperature and call your medical centre.
Sleeping in the heat during pregnancy
Water safety
A drowning child can’t speak or control their arms. They slip quietly under the water.
- Young children do the unexpected
- Never relax around water
- Young children drown quickly and quietly
Watch this powerful video about the ‘Danger Age’ (approx. 7mins)
