Danger of Covering Strollers with Cloth, Babies Can Overheat

"Danger of Covering Stroller with Cloth, Little One Can Overheat Extremely"

Danger of Covering Strollers with Cloth, Babies Can Overheat

Dream - Have you ever used cloth or a blanket to cover your baby stroller or pushchair, dear Dream friends? Usually, this is done when parents are outdoors during the day with their little one, aiming to protect the baby from the sun's rays.

Doing this can actually have a negative impact on the baby, you know. A doctor in Sweden stated that hanging something over a baby stroller, even a thin blanket, can create excessive heat. Not only that, doing this can also reduce air circulation, increase the risk of heat stroke, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) due to the baby's body temperature reaching dangerous levels.

"The temperature inside the baby carriage becomes very hot, like a thermos. The air circulation is also poor and it is difficult to see the baby with the stroller cover," said Svante Norgren, MD, PhD, a pediatrician at Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden.

A newspaper in Sweden, The Local Sweden, conducted an experiment by leaving a stroller in a hot place. It is known that an uncovered stroller has a temperature of around 72°. After the stroller was covered with a thin cloth, the temperature rose to 93° within 30 minutes, even reaching almost 100 degrees after one hour.

Other pediatricians, Rashmi Jain, MD, also emphasized that covering a baby stroller with a blanket can inhibit ventilation, cause an increase in temperature, and even lead to the baby's breathing to stop. "This can prevent good ventilation and trap heat inside the stroller, causing the baby to overheat," said Jain.

In addition, placing a loose blanket on the stroller can also pose a risk of suffocating and covering the baby's nose if it falls onto their face.

It is important to choose a stroller correctly, such as one that is brightly colored, made of lightweight material, and has a large canopy and detachable back panel to ensure good air circulation.

"How to Protect Children from the Heat of the Sun"

Apart from choosing the right stroller, there are several other ways to protect your child from the sun's rays.1. Avoid direct sunlight. It is best not to take your baby out under direct sunlight between 10 am and 4 pm, as that is when the sun's rays are the strongest.2. Check the temperature of the day. Do not take your baby out when the temperature is very hot.

3. Keep the baby well hydrated. It should be remembered that a baby's sweat glands are not yet fully developed. However, sweating is the body's way of cooling the skin. 4. Use a cold towel. This can help moisturize the baby's neck and face. 5. Apply sunscreen. If the baby is over 6 months old, use a mineral-based sunscreen to protect their sensitive skin.

6. Bring a small fan. It can be attached to the stroller tray to help keep the baby cool. Also, make sure the fan is not easily accessible by the baby's hands, okay. 7. Check the baby regularly. When traveling, make sure to keep checking on the little one and be aware of signs of heat exhaustion in babies. These signs include excessive thirst, sweating, appearing tired or lethargic, red or hot skin when touched, and rapid and shallow breathing. Report by Marha Adani Putri / Source: ParentsDream.co.id is available on WhatsApp Channel, follow to stay updated on the latest information at this link: https://bit.ly/DreamcoidWAChannel

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