Sunburn Condition - The child s skin is hot, inflamed, red, and tender. If you re out during those times, try to stay in the shade. Apply a cool, wet cloth or towel to the affected areas. Treat the skin very gently, and keep the child in shady area when outside. Heat Exhaustion Condition - The child becomes overheated and dehydrated and develops muscle cramps, dizziness, headaches, and weakness.
Prevention Make sure children stay cool and have plenty to drink outdoors.
Bring a large thermos outside with you so they ll have easy access to water. Treatment Find a cool place for the child to sit or lie down, and give her fluids preferably an electrolyte solution such as Pedialyte. Prevention Make sure children have plenty to drink, and avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day. Treatment Heatstroke is a medical emergency. Call an ambulance right away, then lay the child down and try to lower his body temperature.