Keeping Kids Safe in the Summer Heat
Infantsandtoddlersneedoutdooractivity.
嬰幼兒需要戶外活動。
Theyneedextracareintheheat.
在炎熱天氣下它們需要格外照顧。
Summercanmakeparentsanxious.
夏季會讓父母感到焦慮。
Howlongshouldkidsbeoutside?
孩子應該在戶外活動多久？
HowcanItelliftheyareokay?
我怎麼知道他們是否安好？
WhatshouldIavoid?
我該避免什麼？
Climatechangeismakingheatwaveslongerandstronger.
氣候變遷導致熱浪持續時間更長、強度更大。
Muchofthe U.S. had a heatwaverecently.
美國大部分地區最近都遭遇了熱浪。
Dr. KatherineWilliamson, apediatrician, saidheatsafetyisimportant.
兒科醫生凱瑟琳威廉森博士表示，防暑降溫非常重要。
Childrensweatlessandgethotfasterthanadults.
兒童比成人出汗少，而且更容易感到熱。
Theirbodyabsorbsheatbecauseoftheirsize.
由於體型龐大，它們的身體會吸收熱量。
Kidsoftenplayoutsidemorethanadults.
兒童比成人更常在戶外玩耍。
Parentsshouldwatchforheatillnesssigns.
家長應注意觀察孩子是否有中暑症狀。
Signsofdehydrationincludealackoftears.
脫水的跡象之一是缺乏眼淚。
Parentsshouldfeedinfantssmallamountsmoreoften.
父母應該少量多餐地餵食嬰兒。
Fatigueandredskincanmeanachildneedsabreak.
疲勞和皮膚發紅可能意味著孩子需要休息。
Increasedirritabilitymayalsomeanachildishot.
煩躁不安也可能是孩子感到熱的緣故。
Avoidbeingoutsideduringthehottesttimes.
避免在最熱的時候待在戶外。
Dresskidsinlightclothesandapplysunscreen.
給孩子穿上輕便的衣服，並塗抹防曬乳。
Makesuretheydrinkenoughfluids.
確保他們喝足夠的水。
Water-richfruitsaregoodsnacksintheheat.
在炎熱天氣裡，含水量高的水果是很好的零食。
Dr. DebraLangloissaidkeepoutdoortimelimited.
德布拉·朗格洛伊斯博士建議限制戶外活動時間。
It'simportanttoletkidsoutside, notjustkeeptheminside.
讓孩子到戶外活動很重要，不要只把他們關在室內。
Coveringscantrapheatinstrollers.
嬰兒車內的罩布會使熱量累積。
Acanopyisbetterforshade.
遮陽篷更適合遮陰。
Checkmetalpartsincarseatstoensuretheyarenottoohot.
檢查汽車座椅中的金屬部件，確保它們不會過熱。
Hotcarscancauseseriousinjuries.
高溫的車內環境可能造成嚴重傷害。
In 2025, manychildrendiedfromheatstrokeincars.
2025年，許多兒童因車內中暑死亡。
Areminder, likeastuffedanimal, canhelpavoidforgettingachild.
像毛絨玩具這樣的提醒物可以幫助避免忘記孩子。
Beforeenteringahotcar, checkallparts.
進入一輛高溫的汽車前，請檢查所有零件。
Infants and toddlers need outdoor activity.
They need extra care in the heat.
Summer can make parents anxious.
How long should kids be outside?
How can I tell if they are okay?
What should I avoid?
Climate change is making heat waves longer and stronger.
Much of the U.S. had a heat wave recently.
Dr. Katherine Williamson, a pediatrician, said heat safety is important.
Children sweat less and get hot faster than adults.
Their body absorbs heat because of their size.
Kids often play outside more than adults.
Parents should watch for heat illness signs.
Signs of dehydration include a lack of tears.
Parents should feed infants small amounts more often.
Fatigue and red skin can mean a child needs a break.
Increased irritability may also mean a child is hot.
Avoid being outside during the hottest times.
Dress kids in light clothes and apply sunscreen.
Make sure they drink enough fluids.
Water-rich fruits are good snacks in the heat.
Dr. Debra Langlois said keep outdoor time limited.
It's important to let kids outside, not just keep them inside.
Coverings can trap heat in strollers.
A canopy is better for shade.
Check metal parts in car seats to ensure they are not too hot.
Hot cars can cause serious injuries.
In 2025, many children died from heat stroke in cars.
A reminder, like a stuffed animal, can help avoid forgetting a child.
Before entering a hot car, check all parts.
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