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How to keep babies and toddlers cool during a summer heatwave
This summer heatwave is great news for most of us - but it means you need to take more care to keep your babies and children cool and safe
Babies and children are more susceptible than adults to the effects of heat
Finally - June has brought the summer weather we ve all been waiting for. But as Britain experiences scorching heat and temperatures across the UK continue to soar, it is essential that you protect your children - and yourself - from the heat.
Parents spend plenty of time worrying that their babies and young children are too cold, and piling on the layers. But as we all enjoy the hot temperatures, it s essential to remember that the dangers of overheating can be more serious. In these hot weather conditions, babies and children are at risk of dehydration, sunburn and heatstroke, where the body is no longer able to cool itself and the body temperature becomes dangerously high. Heatstroke can put a strain o