Smear your child thoroughly in sunscreen, even if he or she stays in the shade. The rule to remember is ‘one handful of sunscreen for one body’.

The sunscreen must be waterproof, and it must be broad-spectrum, which means that it must protect against both UVA and UVB radiation.

Always remember to apply sunscreen to your child when he or she has been in the water or has been dried with a towel.

It can get very hot and low in oxygen in a pram, and your child can therefore quickly overheat - even when the pram is in the shade.

It is also important to point out that you should never hang a cloth/swaddle/blanket in front of the pram’s opening in the summer heat, as the temperature inside the pram rises quickly.

So let your child nap inside instead to avoid the harmful rays and overheating, and make sure that the bedroom has a cool temperature so your child can sleep safely.

When it’s really hot, it’s important that children are offered plenty of fluids during the day.

Make sure you always have a drinking cup with water close to you, so that your child always has the opportunity to take a little to drink once in a while - possibly add frozen berries or orange slices, so the water gets a bit of flavor and is more interesting for your child.

If you let your child regulate its need to breastfeed in the summer heat, your child will be well covered in terms of fluid balance.

You should therefore only breastfeed your child when it seeks the breast itself and seems eager to suckle. Breast milk consists of several different parts, and the first part of the milk is watery, which is why your child will often breastfeed more frequently, but for a shorter time, because it is their completely natural way to get the thirst-quenching milk.

In both children and adults, the appetite is often reduced when it is hot.

This means that we generally do not eat as much as usual, and therefore it is important that your child is offered nutritious food to cover its basic needs. Porridge or oatmeal with milk can be good choices in the summer heat, because this way your child gets good fiber and extra liquid.

Watery fruits and vegetables, such as different types of melon, oranges, kiwi, tomato, and cucumber can be a good idea to serve for your child. For the older children it can also be a good idea with some crackers or chips when the heat is baking. Salt helps bind fluid, and normally we have to cut down on salt intake, but when it’s really hot, salty snacks can help with the fluid balance in the body.

Dress your child in loose and tightly woven cotton clothes that have been washed a few times. It often provides better protection than brand new clothes.

However, plenty of sunscreen is still needed on the parts of the body where the clothes do not cover. Protect your child’s head with a sun hat that goes well down the neck, and avoid the strong midday sun between 12 and 3 p.m.

It is important to keep an eye on your child’s urination. If your child’s urine is yellow, smelly, and concentrated, or if the child does not urinate nearly as much as usual, this may be a sign that he or she is lacking fluids.

You can also keep an eye on whether your child seems tired and lethargic, has dry lips, complains of a headache, nausea or feels dizzy, as these symptoms can also be important signs of dehydration.

It is important to feel and assess your child’s temperature many times during the day. Feel your child’s neck, and if it is sweaty here, he or she is too hot and needs to take some clothes off. If your child’s neck seems cold, he or she may need to wear a thin sweater.

Keep your baby in a shaded, ventilated area. Dress them in breathable cotton clothes, offer frequent sips of water (or breastfeed more often), and use cool washcloths on their skin

25°C is on the warmer side. Ideally, a baby’s room should be between 16 - 20°C.

Use a fan (not directly on baby), light bedding, and proper ventilation.

Check the back of their neck - if it’s sweaty or hot, they may be overheating. Other signs include flushed cheeks, fussiness, rapid breathing, or fewer wet diapers.

Yes, babies may cry more when uncomfortable due to heat. Overheating can also make them lethargic. Trust your instincts and observe for other signs like sweating or redness.

Keep curtains closed during peak heat (around 12 pm to 3 pm), use fans safely, dress baby in light clothes, and offer frequent fluids. Lukewarm baths or damp cloths can also help to keep your baby cool.