As the late summer heatwaves hit our area, it's important to make sure kids stay cool.
Doctors at Beacon Health warn that children, especially babies, can get hot quicker than adults.
They sweat less than older people and are more susceptible to overheating.
If your children are outdoors this week, health officials urge you to watch for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
“A child with heat stroke is typically one who has been outside for a while. They are usually quite sweaty, clammy, a little tired and even nauseous,” said Madison Parker, a nurse practitioner with Beacon Health Group. “Children who show signs of heat stroke will have a fever of 104 degrees or higher, be very tired and groggy, and almost disoriented and confused. Often these children will have headaches, dizziness and even vomiting.”
Experts say children should be dressed in lightweight clothing, kept hydrated and regularly used sunscreen.
