In summer the heat squeezes and is suffocating for both adults and babies. The use of air conditioning, both at home and in the car, in shopping centers, restaurants ...
But we should not see it as an enemy, the air conditioning is not harmful if it is used correctly, so we will give you some keys so it doesn't hurt your baby.
It is not good for the baby to sweat too much or to pass unnecessary heat, the combination of heat and humidity could cause skin rashes that cause itching or stinging.
In addition, high temperatures cause, as happens to adults, that the baby is restless, irritable and sleeping poorly. It is preferable to keep it at home somewhat warmer and maintain a pleasant room temperature.
Therefore, if you have air conditioning at home it is not necessary to stop using it if you follow some recommendations.
Maintain an ambient temperature of around 20-22 degrees. Make sure that the difference between outside and inside does not exceed 10 degrees to avoid sudden changes in temperature.
Prevents the flow of air is directed directly to the baby.
Cool the room before bed, but turn off the air conditioning during the night.
The air conditioner removes the ambient humidity and dries the mucous membranes, so you should use a cold air humidifier to counteract the ambient humidity.
During the day, ventilate the environments daily.
Always carry a blanket in your bag to cover it in case you enter a place with too much air conditioning.
Microorganisms that can cause respiratory diseases accumulate in the filters, so it is important to keep the filters clean and the devices in good condition.
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