Before I get into tips to help your kids stay cool and healthy during the summer heat let me start with this. You don't need a/c in your house if you live in this state. Obviously it may be uncomfortable, but generations before you managed to live just fine without a/c so you can too. They didn't even have freezers to make yummy Popsicles and other frozen snacks.
Wear sunscreen
Put on a new layer at least every two hours when your kids are in the sun. If you are swimming you need to re-apply after every time your kids towel off. I suggest starting somewhere around SPF 50 for your kids.
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Protect little eyeballs with sunglasses and hats. Sometimes you forget your eyes need protection too! Try letting them pick out a pair of glasses or a hat they like, if it doesn't match, so what!
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Always have cold water nearby for kids. On hot days they should be sipping water the entire day. Think about getting them their own water bottle they can take to the park and other places with them. Be a role model, don't forget to carry your water bottle around too. It may mean more trips to the bathroom for little ones, so if you're going to spend a long time at a park, be kind to yourself and pick one with a bathroom close by.
Time you play
Play outside in the morning and in the late afternoon. Make nap time be the hottest part of the day. That way when the rays are beating down, your little guys are all resting up to play some more when the heat is a little less intense. Let your kids get comfy when they nap, draw shades, turn on fans and take off pants. Whatever it takes for them to be cool and comfy during nap time. If you have really little ones or your kids are getting too overheated, suggest they play something in the shade instead of in the sun. Pick playgrounds that have plenty of shade.
Yummy treats
Pick treats that go with the heat. I'll make another post with suggestions later. Look to the freezer for yummy/healthy treats that will cool off hot bodies. Think slushy waters and juices, smoothies and frozen fruit for ice cold snacks.
Cool off the house
This rule is the hardest for me to follow because I love the fresh air. I only follow this rule when it's going to be in the 80's or hotter. Close up all of the windows and shades when the air starts to heat up outside. The house will be stuffy, but it will be at least a few degrees cooler than outside. You can open the house back up again when the heat of the day passes. Try making things on the grill instead of in the house to avoid making your house hotter than it needs to be.
Enjoy the warm weather! We complain when it's rainy and we complain when it's too hot, just enjoy the day and have fun. Life is too short to complain about the weather.
Wear sunscreen
Put on a new layer at least every two hours when your kids are in the sun. If you are swimming you need to re-apply after every time your kids towel off. I suggest starting somewhere around SPF 50 for your kids.
Accessorize
Protect little eyeballs with sunglasses and hats. Sometimes you forget your eyes need protection too! Try letting them pick out a pair of glasses or a hat they like, if it doesn't match, so what!
Glug Glug
Always have cold water nearby for kids. On hot days they should be sipping water the entire day. Think about getting them their own water bottle they can take to the park and other places with them. Be a role model, don't forget to carry your water bottle around too. It may mean more trips to the bathroom for little ones, so if you're going to spend a long time at a park, be kind to yourself and pick one with a bathroom close by.
Time you play
Play outside in the morning and in the late afternoon. Make nap time be the hottest part of the day. That way when the rays are beating down, your little guys are all resting up to play some more when the heat is a little less intense. Let your kids get comfy when they nap, draw shades, turn on fans and take off pants. Whatever it takes for them to be cool and comfy during nap time. If you have really little ones or your kids are getting too overheated, suggest they play something in the shade instead of in the sun. Pick playgrounds that have plenty of shade.
Yummy treats
Pick treats that go with the heat. I'll make another post with suggestions later. Look to the freezer for yummy/healthy treats that will cool off hot bodies. Think slushy waters and juices, smoothies and frozen fruit for ice cold snacks.
Cool off the house
This rule is the hardest for me to follow because I love the fresh air. I only follow this rule when it's going to be in the 80's or hotter. Close up all of the windows and shades when the air starts to heat up outside. The house will be stuffy, but it will be at least a few degrees cooler than outside. You can open the house back up again when the heat of the day passes. Try making things on the grill instead of in the house to avoid making your house hotter than it needs to be.
Enjoy the warm weather! We complain when it's rainy and we complain when it's too hot, just enjoy the day and have fun. Life is too short to complain about the weather.
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