Heat Stroke In Babies

Prevention, Symptoms and Treatment

Heat stroke (sometimes called "sun stroke") is a condition that happens when someone gets overheated. It can be life threatening because the body's temperature continues to go up and the body is unable to cool itself anymore.

Babies are especially prone to having problems with heat stroke, since they are not as efficient with regulating their temperature yet and also can't actually tell you that they are way too warm. It can happen in hot weather if your infant is outside for too long; it can occur riding in a car that is warm, or even being overdressed in the stroller as well.

It is very important that you know how to prevent, spot, and treat sun stroke in babies to avoid serious medical issues.

Heat Stroke And Babies

• Symptoms of Heat Stroke
• Preventing Heat Stroke
• What If My Baby Seems To Suffer From Sun Stroke?

Symptoms of Heat Stroke

Heat exhaustion isn't quite as bad and symptoms can include stomach and leg cramps, thirst, being tired, or cool moist skin. By then it is time to act to cool down you child before and actual heat stroke occurs!

The following are some symptoms that your baby may exhibit if he goes on into heat stroke:

• Skin that is hot, dry, and red
• High temperature of 103 degrees and above without sweating
• Headache, which can cause irritability
• Restlessness
• Lethargy
• Vomiting
• Breathing that is shallow and quick
• Unconsciousness
• Confusion

Preventing Heat Stroke

It really doesn't take a lot for sun stroke to occur in babies, especially when it is hot outside. To prevent this problem, make sure you dress your baby during the summer in clothing that is loose and lightweight. Do your best to keep your baby shaded when outside and if you are in the car, make sure he is cool.

On warmer days it is best to make sure that you give your baby extra fluids. Whenever the heat is too bad, simply keep your baby inside the house to avoid heatstroke.

What If My Baby Seems To Suffer From Sun Stroke?

If your baby hasn't gone all the way into heatstroke, give him some water if he is old enough. If he is too young, then give him some formula or breast milk to drink. However, if your baby has gone into a heat stroke, don't give your baby a drink. Wait for help to arrive.

Of course preventing sun stroke is the best option, you need to know what to do if it ever does occur to your baby, especially since babies are so susceptible. Keep these tips in mind so you can take care of your baby should this ever happen to you and your little one.

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