5 Summer Hazards parents should prevent

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Summer is here again! It is time for children to play outdoors, take a dip in the pool and go for picnics. While they have a good time with all the play and activities, take care, your kids should not fall prey to some of the common summer hazards. Often, negligence and lack of awareness lead to summer health issues among kids. Check out summer hazards to avoid-

                                                   

Kids enjoy in summer, not aware of probable illness and safety tips.

5 Summer Hazards Parents Should Avoid 

Dehydration in kids

Excessive loss of water from the body leads to dehydration. Weakness, dizziness, dry mouth, headache are some of the symptoms. It happens when the child consumes less water and fluids or probably he/ she loses more water from the body due to other factors such as vomiting, sweating, diarrhea, etc.

Safety tips- Encourage kids to drink at least 8 glasses of water. Coconut water also helps the body to stay hydrated and energized on hot days.

In case the kid gets dehydrated, check these measures to treat dehydration-

How to Treat Dehydration in Kids?

Foodborne diseases

During summer, foodborne diseases are common. Pre-cut foods/ fruits, contaminated foods/ water; eatables from roadside vendors, improperly preserved food, or lack of hygiene are the major causes of food-borne diseases such as diarrhea, food poisoning, and other stomach infections.

Infection can also spread if you are handling pets or visiting a swimming pool with improper hygiene standards. Kids have a weak immune system and often fell ill because of the above issues. Poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, loose stools are some of the signs of such illness.

Safety tips- As much as possible, eat freshly cut and prepared foods. Perishable foods should be kept on ice. Besides, maintaining good hygiene is extremely important to stay disease-free. Keep pets clean as well.

Mosquito and bug bites

Diseases caused due to mosquito bites are another cause of concern in summer. Malaria and dengue are caused because of certain mosquitoes that breed in the surroundings. Even if the child is saved from such diseases, bites can be very painful, itchy, and troublesome especially in the blistering summer season. The effect of bites can turn worse when they become infected.

Safety tips- Apply mosquito repellants to the child's skin before he goes out for play. Also, make him wear long sleeves to protect from insect bites.

Heat cramps and heat exhaustion

                                                     

When a child loses a large amount of water and salt in sweat due to workouts/ exercise, heat cramps may occur. It causes intense pain in muscles and muscle spasm also.

Excessive loss of water from the body is also the main cause of heat exhaustion. High temperature, weakness, nausea, vomiting, fainting, headache, fast/ weak pulse, heat cramps are some symptoms of heat exhaustion. If not treated properly, it may lead to a severe condition called heat stroke.

Safety tips- It is important for kids to rest in shaded areas in between the playing time and drink water frequently. Avoid going out when it is too hot.

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Heat rash

A severe hot, humid climate may cause heat rash among babies and young children. Tiny white or red blisters appear on the skin of the child, which contains fluid. They may disappear on their own if taken care of properly. These rashes may appear on various body parts like face, neck, shoulders, chest, and armpits.

Safety tips- Ask kids to stay in cooler places and wear breathable clothes such as cotton. It will help to keep his skin cool.

No need to worry as many of the summer hazards, you can avoid with adequate care and prevention.