How to Care your Children Playing Outdoors in Hot Weather

No matter how hot it is, prohibiting children from playing outdoor is quite tricky. What should you do if you want your kids to get some sunlight? Is there any danger if you let them roam outdoors? How to take care and protect them while still let them have fun and learning safely?

There is ultraviolet (UV) in the sunlight which can synthesize Vitamin D as well as help your children’s body and bones grow. If the children don’t get enough sunlight, there might have bone problems. However, too much sunlight is also dangerous. Under the heat, the temperature can rise to about 30 and 37 degrees Celsius. If the heat is too intense, parents should avoid bringing your children to play outdoors for too long. If unavoidable, take some rest under the trees and shades.

How to Protect Your Children before Take Them to Play Outdoor When It’s Hot

• Applying sunscreen will protect the children's skins from the ultraviolet, particularly UVB which has the strongest effect in destroying the skin.
• Applying sunscreen at least 30 minutes before going out.
• If the children have to stay under the hot ray for a long time, re-apply the sunscreen for more efficiency.
• Prepare sun protecting equipment with you such as a long-sleeved shirt, umbrella, and hat or cap.

Tips: If your children have a rash because of the heat, take them to the airy area. The rash will gradually disappear. Using a cold pack or taking your children to shower help release the head from your children’s body.