Parents should take steps to keep their babies safe and comfortable in the heatwave.

The UK will have its third heatwave this week with temperatures up to 35C. It will be less humid than before, with lower peak temperatures at night.

Protecting young children is very important. Parents should keep windows and curtains closed during the day.

At night, open doors and windows for air. Use electric fans if it's not too hot, but don't point them at the baby.

Remove extra clothes and check on the baby often. It's okay if they sleep in just a nappy.

Babies can get sick in extreme heat. They should not be in direct sunlight, especially when it's strong.

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

Don't cover the pushchair with a blanket, and check on the baby often. Dress them in light clothes.

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

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

Dress the baby in loose clothes, sunglasses, and a sunhat. They need to drink plenty of fluids like adults.

Breastfed babies don't need water until they eat solid food. During heatwaves, they might want to breastfeed more.

If the baby wakes up at night, they might want milk. If they've had enough milk, try cooled boiled water.

You can ask a health visitor for advice on baby care.

From six months, offer the baby water with meals. Breast milk or formula should still be their main drinks.

In warm weather, give the baby extra water between meals. At one year old, water or milk should be their main drinks.

You can give them frozen lollies made from water or diluted fruit juice to help them stay hydrated.

Remember, undiluted fruit juice can cause tooth decay, so it's not recommended for young children.