{"id":27617,"date":"2023-07-04T09:53:15","date_gmt":"2023-07-04T08:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/news-approfondimenti\/come-proteggere-il-neonato-dal-caldo-estivo\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T16:20:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:20:02","slug":"how-to-protect-a-newborn-from-summer-heat","status":"publish","type":"news-approfondimenti","link":"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/en\/news-approfondimenti\/how-to-protect-a-newborn-from-summer-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect a Newborn from Summer Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"

During the summer months, the increase in environmental temperature, especially in the presence of high relative humidity, can impair a newborn\u2019s ability to dissipate heat. Unlike adults, newborns do not have effective thermoregulatory mechanisms<\/strong> such as widespread sweating and shivering, and their relatively smaller body surface area compared to body mass further limits heat dissipation.<\/p>\n

In conditions of hyperthermia, peripheral vasodilation is the main passive mechanism for heat loss. However, in newborns this response is often insufficient, exposing them to a high risk of heat stroke.<\/p>\n

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Associated Risks and Clinical Signs of Hyperthermia<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

Heat stroke<\/strong> is an acute pathological condition characterized by a significant increase in body temperature (>40\u00b0C) associated with alterations of the central nervous system. In infants and young children, this condition can develop rapidly following prolonged exposure to hot environments, especially if enclosed and poorly ventilated.<\/p>\n

Conditions that can cause heat stroke include:<\/p>\n

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  • High temperatures and direct sunlight<\/li>\n
  • High humidity levels<\/li>\n
  • Poor ventilation<\/li>\n
  • Dehydration<\/li>\n
  • Excessive swaddling<\/li>\n
  • Use of non-breathable materials (e.g., synthetic clothing, stroller linings, or non-compliant sunshades)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The most common clinical signs include:<\/p>\n

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    • Hot, red, and dry skin (absence of sweating)<\/li>\n
    • Irritability, lethargy, or drowsiness<\/li>\n
    • Rapid breathing (tachypnea)<\/li>\n
    • Dehydration<\/li>\n
    • Hypotonia, poor sucking<\/li>\n
    • Insomnia<\/li>\n
    • Crying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        Preventive Recommendations During Summer Months<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

        To prevent heat-related complications in newborns and young children during the summer, it is essential to adopt targeted preventive measures:<\/p>\n

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        • Monitor body temperature<\/strong> by touching areas such as the neck or chest<\/strong>, avoiding reliance on hands and feet, which are naturally cooler due to peripheral vasoconstriction;<\/li>\n
        • Avoid overdressing, favoring lightweight clothing made of natural, breathable fibers<\/strong>;<\/li>\n
        • Keep indoor environments well-ventilated<\/strong> and at a controlled temperature, avoiding direct sunlight, especially during the hottest hours of the day;<\/li>\n
        • Ensure adequate hydration<\/strong> by promoting more frequent breastfeeding or formula feeding;<\/li>\n
        • Never leave a child in enclosed, unventilated environments<\/strong>, such as vehicles, even for short periods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          Exposure to sunlight provides numerous benefits for our body:<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Promotes the production of vitamin D, essential for calcium absorption and bone development<\/li>\n
          • Helps regulate the sleep\u2013wake cycle<\/li>\n
          • Naturally treats certain skin conditions such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis<\/li>\n
          • Stimulates melanin production<\/li>\n
          • Influences biological mechanisms that affect mood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            However, it is absolutely necessary to avoid direct sun exposure for newborns and young children.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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