How to Keep Babies Cool in Hot Weather

UKHSA and NHS give advice on keeping babies safe in the heatwave.

UKHSA tells parents to take steps to keep babies safe and comfortable in the heat.

The UK is very hot, with temperatures up to 39C. UKHSA gives advice to parents on social media to protect babies. UKHSA says hot nights can be tough for babies.

Simple steps can keep babies cool and comfortable at bedtime.

The NHS says babies can get sick in hot weather. Babies under 6 months should not be in direct sunlight.

Older babies should also avoid the sun, especially between 11am and 3pm. Use a parasol on the pushchair to block the sun.

Check babies often to ensure they are not too hot. Dress them in lightweight clothes.

For babies over 6 months, use sunscreen with SPF 30. It should protect against UVA and UVB rays.

Use sunscreen made for babies and apply it often. Reapply after swimming or sweating.

Dress babies in loose clothes, sunglasses, and a sunhat to protect them from the sun.

Babies need to drink a lot to stay hydrated. Breastfed babies do not need water until they eat solid food.

Babies may want to breastfeed more in hot weather. Bottle-fed babies can have cooled boiled water.

If babies wake up at night, they may want milk or cooled boiled water.

The NHS says to ask for advice on baby care. Health visitors can give tailored advice.

At 6 months, babies can have sips of water with meals. Breast milk or formula should still be the main drinks.

At 1 year old, babies can have water, breast milk, or cow's milk. Frozen lollies can help in hot weather.

Lollies with fruit juice should only be given at meals to avoid tooth decay. Older children can have fruit and salad to stay hydrated.

Do not give undiluted fruit juice to children until they are 5 years old.

The NHS gives tips to keep babies and young children cool.

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