How To Keep Baby Cool on Hot Days

Keeping Baby inside with air conditioning is the best way to keep your baby cool on hot days.  If you are dropping your baby off to a babysitting service, make sure that you pick a babysitting agency that has an air conditioned building.

When keeping Baby in the play pen, be sure to have soft cotton blankets covering the bottom of the playpen even on hot days.  Don't assume that the plastic pad is cooler than a natural fabric that can absorb sweat and dry off releasing an invisible cool mist.  While Baby is in the play pen, check to see that his diaper is clean.  A dirty diaper on a hot day is sure to make your infant even hotter.

Give Baby plenty of fluids on hot days.  A lukewarm bath in the morning and one before bedtime is sure to keep the baby cool on exceptionally hot days.  Use a baby powder that does not have perfumes or other irritants.  Do not use baby lotion on your infant when the weather is hot, as it will make your baby feel hotter.  Always choose a natural fabric for Baby's t-shirts and garments.  Plastic pants over the baby's diapers can be irritating on a hot day.

Don't put the baby too close to fans or where he can gain access to them. Even on the hottest days, taking your baby out in a covered stroller can be refreshing.  Always keep a hat with a brim on your baby when going out.  You can take out the heavy blankets, whether they are flannel or knit.  Use summer weight fabrics and switch out your baby's wardrobe just like your own during the change of seasons.

On hot days, don't forget to add plenty of baby-style vegetables and fruits.  Let the baby just lie in the play pen without expecting him to overly exert himself.  During hot weather, your baby may feel as physically tired as you do.  Allow the baby time to get used to the hot weather and don't expose your baby to direct sun without some cover until Baby has become accustomed to the summer sun.  Avoid conditions that might give your baby a rash especially a heat rash.

Talk to your baby's pediatrician about talcum powders and juices that can be added to your infant's toiletries and diet to help him adjust to hot days. As long as the baby is kept clean and dry and covered in his stroller when out, you are doing your best to keep your baby cool on hot days.  Don't forget to keep pets away from the baby, especially when the weather is hot.  Tiny mites and pet dander can be really irritating to the baby's soft skin when the weather is hot. While it might seem cute to see a shaggy dog all over the baby, it will do nothing to keep your baby cool on hot days.