Introducing 6 countermeasures against heat strokes in a child

It is heat stroke that is worrisome in summers. This year, I'm wearing a mask as a measure against coronavirus, so I feel like I'm more likely to have a fever, and I'm very worried about heat stroke. Parents with small children are especially worried.Heat stroke is a disease in which the function of thermoregulation is abnormal due to the environment with high temperature and humidity. When it's hot and your body temperature rises, you sweat and try to lower your body temperature. However, as you sweat more and more, your body becomes less hydrated and dehydrated. When dehydration becomes severe, the mechanism for lowering body temperature does not work, and the body temperature rises further, causing fatigue, loss of consciousness, and convulsions.In particular, infants with underdeveloped thermoregulatory function are at high risk of heat stroke, so we need to take proper measures. This time, we will introduce measures for heat stroke in infants. If you are thinking "I want to know other measures for heat stroke other than hydration" and "I'm afraid of heat stroke in infants", please read it to the end.Reasons why infants are prone to heat strokeIn a hot environment, humans sweat and dissipate sweat from the surface of the body, trying to keep the body temperature around 37 ° C. However, there is a limit to the ability to keep body temperature constant. In particular, children are less likely to suffer from heat stroke than adults because their body temperature regulation function is not well developed and their body surface area is large compared to their body size and are easily affected by environmental temperature changes.Toddlers are shorter than adults and are therefore more susceptible to reflections from the ground. When dads and moms feel hot, their children feel more hot. For example, when the height of an adult's face is 32 ° C, the height of a child's face is about 35 ° C. If you feel hot, you need to be more careful.Toddlers may also not realize that they are sick or thirsty when they are absorbed in playing. For younger children, the heat and thirst cannot be communicated well in words. Therefore, when people around you notice it, it may be in a very bad condition.How to prevent heat stroke in infantsFrequent hydrationOn days when the temperature is high and the sunlight is strong, it is essential to take proper measures against heat stroke. Frequent hydration is required to prevent heat stroke in young children. By the time the child feels "thirsty," dehydration has already begun. Rehydrate little by little before you get thirsty. Even indoors, frequent hydration is required. It is also important to learn to drink water yourself.So how much hydration do you need for your toddler? It is said that the human body loses about 2000 ㎖ of water a day. In order to make up for this lost water, it is necessary to replenish about 1000 ㎖ of water in the diet and about 1000 ㎖ with drinks. You may feel a little more, but instead of drinking a lot at once, give a glass of water diligently.Don't leave a child aloneChildren cannot move alone. Don't leave your child alone for a short time. For example, never leave a child in the car with the cooler on just because the child has fallen asleep.Protect your body from heat and sunlightIt is important for young children to adjust their clothing according to temperature and body temperature. Wear loose, breathable, cool clothing and a wide-brimmed hat to protect your head as well as your back of your head and neck from the sun. The black color easily absorbs sunlight, so it tends to get hot and has a high risk of heat stroke. If it's hot and hot and you spend a lot of time outdoors, avoid black clothes and hats and have your child wear light colors such as white or cream instead.Avoid the heatLet's round up in about 30 minutes outside play during the time when the sunlight is strong. Also, strollers are susceptible to geothermal heat and reflections, so avoid placing them in the sun and using them for long periods of time on hot and sunny days.Build a body that can withstand the heatThe basis for building a strong body is a proper diet. It is important to eat three meals well. In addition, it is necessary to get enough sleep and to adjust the rhythm of life in order to build a body that can withstand the heat.I care about the child's appearanceSmall children cannot manage their physical condition. Let the adults around you care about your child's appearance, such as how to sweat and your complexion.