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Useful advice during heatwaves for the young (Table 13.4 )
Table 13.4 Brief, easily understandable advice for the young
Babies and small children should be taken out
for air only in shady places. Do not take babies
for walks in extreme heat
If you have an electric fan, use it in hot
weather. If possible, leave windows open at
night for ventilation
Never leave children or animals (dogs) in locked,
unventilated, parked cars
Protect yourself and your child by wearing
wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses
WHAT TO DRINK
WHAT NOT TO DRINK
Water, mineral water, tea
Coffee, alcoholic beverages
Non-carbonated soft drinks
Tomato juice, curd, kefi r, yoghurt
Carbonated beverages with high caffeine
and sugar content
Soups
Babies in particular need a lot more liquid, even in addition to breast milk. Always offer them
water or some tea with lemon and a little salt after breastfeeding.
G. Baranka et al.
Useful advice during heatwaves for the young (Table 13.4 )
Table 13.4 Brief, easily understandable advice for the young
Babies and small children should be taken out
for air only in shady places. Do not take babies
for walks in extreme heat
If you have an electric fan, use it in hot
weather. If possible, leave windows open at
night for ventilation
Never leave children or animals (dogs) in locked,
unventilated, parked cars
Protect yourself and your child by wearing
wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses
WHAT TO DRINK
WHAT NOT TO DRINK
Water, mineral water, tea
Coffee, alcoholic beverages
Non-carbonated soft drinks
Tomato juice, curd, kefi r, yoghurt
Carbonated beverages with high caffeine
and sugar content
Soups
Babies in particular need a lot more liquid, even in addition to breast milk. Always offer them
water or some tea with lemon and a little salt after breastfeeding.
G. Baranka et al.