Have you noticed that your baby behaves strangely lately? Are you more irritable than normal, unable to sleep and don't sleep well? The fault is the heat.
Like adults, children are also affected by high temperatures. They affect the physiological balance, which in children is also weaker than in adults, causing a state of tiredness, confusion and a feeling of decay.
How to help your baby
Change diaper as soon as it is wet: no matter how absorbent the diaper is, it is preferable to avoid moisture in the area of the ass.
Prevent the baby from sweating excessively as it could cause a skin reaction in the form of granites known as sudamine or miliaria that would make you more annoying and irritable.
In Babies and more A heat wave arrives: what precautions to take in babies and childrenBathe the baby daily: Cool it every day by giving it a warm bath. Find the best time of day (when returning from a walk, or at night to go to sleep cool). If you bathe it every day, avoid using a soap every day, as they dry the skin a lot. Instead, pour a few drops of oil, gel or special milk for bathing in the water.
Use lightweight fabrics as cotton or linen and in light tones: do not overcoat it. He doesn't need to use one more layer than you.
He air conditioning It is not harmful to the baby if used properly. Here we have given some advice to avoid doing it wrong and everyone is at ease.
If you breastfeed your baby, increase the frequency of the shots and look for cool places to breastfeed: The heat can make the baby feel uncomfortable preventing him from taking his normal way. If your baby sweats a lot during the feeding, place a gauze or muslin between your skin and the baby's.
If he already eats solids and notices you increases the frequency of meals but in less quantity. Offer several healthy snacks throughout the day instead of making hearty meals. And always, keep you hydrated.
In Babies and more Breastfeeding and heat: in summer, more than ever the breast on demand
