Warning for Parents: Keep Babies Safe in Hot Weather

People are reminded to be careful with babies in hot weather.

The UK is very hot now, with temperatures almost 40°C. Parents must remember to keep their babies safe when using pushchairs.

Experts say it's very important to protect babies from the sun. But some parents make a mistake when they cover the pushchair with a towel.

A consumer group said that covering a pushchair can make it 6°C hotter inside after 60 minutes. This can be bad for the baby.

When it's hot, babies can get too hot and sick. Parents should stay in the shade and not stay out too long.

Covering a pushchair can be bad because the air gets trapped and it gets too hot. This can be very dangerous for the baby.

Parents should use the hood on the pushchair to keep the baby safe. They can also use a parasol or umbrella for more shade.

Babies need to be protected from the heat because they can't control their body temperature. They get hot faster than adults.

There are simple ways to keep babies safe in the heat. They can stay safe at home or outside.

Keep babies in the shade when they play outside.

At home, use a fan to keep the air moving. Put a bowl of ice in front of the fan to cool the air.

Close the curtains during the day and open the windows at night to keep the house cool. Check the baby's temperature and remove clothes if they're too hot.

Give the baby a lukewarm bath before bed to cool them down. If you breastfeed, the baby may want to feed more often to stay hydrated.

Keep the baby out of the sun, especially between 11am and 3pm. Visit the NHS website for more advice on keeping babies safe in the sun.

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