Want to keep the stroller cool on hot days? This is what you should and shouldn’t do

But how do you best keep it cool on warmer days?

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Where we can choose whether or not a coat, shade or sun, in the wind or in the shelter, your baby is 100 percent dependent on you and your choices. He trusts you to make sure he is comfortable and safe. Babies simply cannot withstand heat as well as adults (yes, such a hat in the summer is indeed not bad) and that is why it is important to keep your little one cool so that he does not overheat.

Create shadow

In a stroller, if the temperature outside rises, it can also get very hot. Especially when the crib for the little ones is still being used. There is no wind and with a hood folded up to block the sunlight, it can start to heat up quite a bit. Creating shade in the car is best done by folding the hood and using a small parasol. There are countless copies specially designed for the pram for sale. You usually clamp this on the edge of the car and in most cases it can be changed position thanks to a flexible rod or a hinge. This way your baby is out of the sun while walking, while there is plenty of room for fresh air and possibly a breath of wind. It is wise to park the pushchair in the shade when it is stationary.

Common mistake

An absolute no go is something many parents do unsuspectingly: shield their child in the car by draping a hydrophilic cloth over the hood. Hanging such a thin cloth made of a breathable fabric suitable for babies over the hood, therefore, seems harmless. Yet nothing could be further from the truth. The hydrophilic diaper may provide a lot of shade, but it closes the pram, as it were. Behind such a cloth, especially when the sun shines on it, it can get very hot very quickly. That hydrophilic cloth is great to put under your child in the car, so that any sweat is well absorbed.

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What do you wear to your baby?

As a rule, you always put on your baby one layer more than yourself. Where you only wear a shirt on hot days, a sleeve is fine with your child. It is important that you choose airy clothing made of breathable material, such as cotton. A romper with an airy layer over it is fine on an average summer day, but on really hot days only a romper is often sufficient.

Everything okay?

Do you know if your child is too hot? Then feel in the neck and under the feet if your child is sticky. When in doubt it can’t hurt to grab a thermometer. If the temperature rises above 37.5 °C, your child will be too hot and it is wise to remove a layer of clothing. If your baby continues to drink well (offers regular drinks), has plenty of wet diapers and is lively, you’ll be fine.

Other measures

If you’re going outside in hot weather, try to avoid the hottest times of the day—between noon and 3 p.m. In addition, babies under six months are not allowed to go out in the sun at all. But because you can also burn in the shade and with clouds, sunscreen is a must. Protect your vulnerable little one with a factor of 50, put on a sun hat and keep a close eye on him; Burning skin at a young age can increase the risk of skin cancer later in life. Of everything you need to take with you when you go on the road, (cool) drinking is also a must for your child.

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