The heat wave is upon us, and what is inevitable at this time: heat, sweating, excessively high UVB radiation - the ten most important rules in the event of a heat alarm, to make sure you survive. Because it will be a rough heat wave until August 11th!
According to meteorological forecasts, we can count on a continuous and persistent heat wave until August 11, only occasionally interrupted by small showers and thunderstorms. What to do during a heat alarm?
With a baby and small children between 11 am and 3 pm don't stay outdoors if possible! This is especially important in the city, where the heated asph alt and buildings radiate heat even more strongly.
The above rule also applies to holiday homes, do not stay at the water's edge during these hours due to high UVB radiation. In this case you can even get sunburnt in the shade.
If you absolutely have to leave home, be sure to take enough liquid with you: natural, non-carbonated mineral water, even tap water. This is the best thirst quencher.
Kids: wear a cotton cap with good ventilation!
Dress them thinly, put socks and cloth diapers in the fleece bag, because you may have to go to a cooler place.
Before you set off: apply a thin layer of sunscreen on the children's faces and hands
Only in the early morning or evening hours let's go to the playground with the children. There are few playgrounds with water taps and where the little ones can run among shady trees.
Let's cool the children and ourselves during the day with a lukewarm shower, because cooling the body in such heat is absolutely recommended.
If you feel the heat on the street already unbearable, get into an air-conditioned room as quickly as possible: shop, restaurant, shopping center, bank. Just cooling down for a few minutes can help a lot. But don't overdo it! And always have at least one long-sleeved top or scarf with you against sudden chills!
You can tolerate the heat in the water, but don't overdo it: children need rest in a cool room during the day just as much as we do.
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