Contents:
- Medical Video: 16 Questions That Could Save Your Child’s Life
- Preparing to take the baby out of the house
- 1. Be sure to put on the right clothes
- 2. Apply sunscreen for children
- 3. Pay attention to the weather outside
Medical Video: 16 Questions That Could Save Your Child’s Life
After weeks of staying in the walls of the house, it's okay to occasionally take the baby for a walk to see the world when the weather supports. Breathing in the fresh air and changing atmosphere can be very beneficial for you and your baby, even in the first month. But carrying a baby out of the house should not be careless. A number of tips below can help you prepare everything to ensure the safety of the baby.
Preparing to take the baby out of the house
1. Be sure to put on the right clothes
Control of the internal temperature of the baby's body is not fully mature until the end of the first year. This can make it difficult for the baby to regulate his body temperature when he is exposed to excessive heat or cold. Thus, baby clothes must function to keep heat when it is in a cold and hot location when it is in a hot weather place. Generally, babies should wear one more layer of clothing than you wear.
Your baby's skin is also very sensitive to sunlight for the first six months, so it is important to avoid as much direct and reflected sunlight (for example, reflections from water, sand or concrete) as much as possible. If you have to dry the baby in the sun, give him a thin and cool shirt that is brightly colored, with a hat to protect his face. If he is sitting or lying in one place, make sure the place is shady, and adjust his position to stay under the shade of the shade as the sun moves.
To check if your child is dressed properly, try to feel the hands and feet and skin on his chest. His hands and feet must be slightly cooler than his body, but not very cold. His chest must feel warm. If your hands, feet and chest feel cold, take him to a warm room, take off his clothes, and feed something warm or close to his body so that the heat from your body warms him. Until the body temperature returns to normal, the extra layer of clothing will only trap cold, so use other methods to warm up before giving it extra blankets or clothes.
2. Apply sunscreen for children
Sunscreen can be used on your baby if protective clothing, hats, and shadows are not available. Apply only to small areas of the body such as the face and back of the hand that are needed. Test the sunscreen first by applying a little cream on its back to make sure it is not sensitive to the product. Although sunscreen can be applied to all areas of the body that can be reached by the sun, always avoid the eye area.
3. Pay attention to the weather outside
When taking a baby for a walk in hot weather, don't let baby equipment (such as baby car seats and strollers) end up bathed in sunlight. When that happens, the plastic and metal parts can be hot enough to burn your child's skin. Check the surface temperature of the equipment is safe before the baby plays or touches the equipment.
In cold or uncomfortable weather, keep your baby in the room as much as possible. If you have to go out, give him thick clothes and use a warm hat to cover his head and ears. You can protect his face from cold with a blanket when you are outside.
