When summer comes, the world seems to become a stove, as if a pinch of cumin can turn me into a barbecue. In this case, the only thing that can "save" us is air conditioning.
But when you see that your baby is sweating profusely due to heat and is not sleeping well, as soon as you pick up the air conditioner remote control, a voice will appear: "The baby is so small, how can the air conditioner be turned on? ? What should I do if I get air conditioning disease?
Can I still spend the summer happily without air conditioning?
Have you ever thought about it, even in the pediatric ward of the hospital? They are all air-conditioned. Why aren’t doctors worried about children getting “air-conditioning disease”? Because it’s probably because your air conditioner is turned on incorrectly! Will you get “air-conditioning disease” if you turn on the air conditioner? >In fact, strictly speaking, "air-conditioning disease" is not a real disease, but a symptom of discomfort caused by staying in an air-conditioned room for a long time:
Diarrhea, runny nose, nasal congestion: these It is the body's response to rapid temperature changes, especially since the baby's body temperature regulation and sweat glands are not mature enough, and their ability to adapt to temperature differences is not perfect yet;
Dry skin, nasal cavity, and throat: this is caused by the air conditioner causing the air to become dry. Dryness, the baby's skin has a weak ability to regulate moisture, making it more difficult to adapt. In fact, it can be avoided by increasing the air humidity;
Allergies and asthma: This is mostly because the air conditioner has not been cleaned for a long time, resulting in a large amount of dust, mites and bacteria Accumulation.
There is actually no need to reject air conditioning. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) also recommends parents to use air conditioning for babies in sultry summers.
It is easy to cause air conditioning problems if not used properly. Don’t forget that if you feel uncomfortable, it can also be caused by heat! If you don’t use the air conditioner, be careful of your baby getting sick from the heat
When the weather is too hot, we adults all feel uncomfortable, can’t sleep, and have no appetite for food. . Babies, especially newborn babies, cannot regulate their body temperature like adults, and will be more sensitive to high temperatures, and some high temperature-related diseases are also more likely to occur.
If parents are always worried about their babies getting cold, they will get sick. Strictly speaking, the baby will not complain or break away when it is hot. Not only will prickly heat and eczema come to the door, but the quality of sleep is also poor, and long-term high temperatures are also prone to dehydration and heatstroke.
But some parents may say, then. I can just turn on the fan.
But the problem is that the fan does not cool down!
It only speeds up the flow of air to evaporate moisture and sweat from the surface of the skin, thereby taking away some heat. , such wind cannot make the baby sweat and still feel hot and weak.
And the gap in the fan protective cover is wider than the baby's finger, which will also cause problems for the baby who is in the curious and active stage. A potential accident hazard. Take 6 countermeasures to keep the air conditioner healthy
Maintain the appropriate temperature and keep the air outlet away from the baby
On the one hand, the air conditioner temperature cannot be adjusted too low. 24°C to 26°C is sufficient; do not direct the air outlet towards the baby. Let the fan blades of the air outlet blow upward or toward the wall to circulate the air in the room to evenly lower the temperature of the entire room.
< p>On the other hand, you need to appropriately add or remove clothes for your baby. Don’t wear too many clothes because you think he is cold. If he wears long clothes, long pants, a hat and a quilt, then what’s the point of turning on the air conditioner? However, if your baby sleeps in an air-conditioned room at night, remember to cover his belly with a small quilt to avoid catching cold.Tell you a judgment technique for adding or removing clothes: touch the back of the baby's neck, if there is a warm feeling and no sweating, it means the clothes are suitable; touch the baby's back, if the back If you are sweating, it means you need to reduce your clothes.
Maintain a comfortable indoor humidity
Put an air hygrometer in the room, use a humidifier to increase the indoor humidity, or put a fish tank or a basin of water to adjust to keep the humidity at Between 40% and 60%, the human body feels comfortable.
For babies over 6 months old, it is necessary to gradually develop scientific drinking habits and replenish water reasonably.
No sudden cold or sudden heat
If the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor is relatively large, it is best to turn off the air conditioner in advance before taking the baby out and let the indoor temperature rise slowly, and wait for the baby to adapt before going out.
If you come back from outside, do not let the baby go from sweating to a low temperature state immediately. The air conditioner can only be used after the baby's body has recovered to be dry.
Clean the air conditioner filter regularly
Before the season of using the air conditioner, you should ask a professional to clean the air conditioner.
It is recommended to remove the filter of the air conditioner every half month or so and clean it thoroughly. In addition, the evaporator, rollers and other parts inside the air conditioner are not easy to disassemble and need to be cleaned by professionals.
Ventilate frequently
When turning on the air conditioner, it is recommended to ventilate every 6 to 8 hours, at least once every 12 hours, each time lasting about 20 minutes, and maintain Indoor air circulation, if you sleep with the air conditioner on at night, you should open the window to get some air before going to bed.
Before getting in the car, exhaust the hot air inside the car first
With high temperatures in summer, a stationary and closed car will be even hotter than outside. Therefore, before your baby gets in the car, in order to let the temperature inside the car drop slightly, you can open the car door first, wait for the hot air in the car to exchange with the outside air, and then turn on the air conditioner in the car.
In short, if you can’t stand the heat, turn on the air conditioner for your baby! As long as you control it properly, air conditioning will not make your baby sick, but will only allow him to live a comfortable summer!