How to keep children cool in the summer

However, looking after children will be top of your priorities as a parent or loved one, and science proves that overexposure to the sun can be damaging to the health and wellbeing of youngsters and adults alike. The consequences of too much sun can include severe sunburn, heat stroke, dehydration, long-term skin damage, and more. 

Fortunately, there are plenty of steps that you can take to keep children a bit cooler during the warmer months. We at Magenta Self Storage have come up with some pointers on how to keep children cool in the summer. 

Keep them in the shade 

Children can get sunburnt and dehydrated quickly when playing in unsheltered areas for too long in the summer. If your kids are playing on the beach, be sure to bring a parasol with you to protect them as they make sandcastles. Equally, if your kids are at home enjoying a warm day in the garden, take them inside to cool down now and then or put up a parasol or awning that covers them outdoors.  

Simple choices like this could go a long way in protecting your children from the sun and keeping their skin nice and healthy.

Get headgear that keeps their head cool

Bucket or ‘fishermen’ hats can do a great job of protecting children’s heads and scalps from the beaming sun. This is because bucket hats have a 360-degree brim, meaning they provide protection for all sides of a child’s head. What’s more, you can easily get some pretty stylish and trendy bucket hats to your kid’s taste, and they come in all different designs and colours. 

Make children wear light breathable clothing

Cotton, linen, rayon, and polyester are generally the best lightweight clothing materials for children to wear in the summer due to their moisture-wicking properties. On the other hand, you ought to avoid putting your children in heavy fabrics such as wool which will lead to overheating in the summer. 

Apply sunscreen regularly

Be sure to apply sunscreen onto your children’s bodies regularly. They may be older ones then they may well be mature enough to do it by themselves, in which case always make sure they have access to a bottle. You want to keep your children’s skin soft and healthy and avoid sunburn since this can increase the chances of them contracting things like skin cancer later in life. 

If your child is very fair-skinned, remember to get a high factor sunscreen that offers adequate protection.

Open windows if it is warm, but if it gets too sweltering, do the opposite! 

If your children are relaxing in the house in warmer summer weather, opening windows can help to bring a pleasant cooling breeze in. However, once it gets above 25 C and it is particularly hot outside, allowing the air from outside into your home may only make the place even warmer. In such cases, the best idea is to keep windows and blinds shut. 

Likewise, when you are on a journey with your children, it can be refreshing to open a car door a little bit. On the other hand, air-con can also be excellent at cooling your kids down during family road trips.

Use an air cooler unit

Air cooler units or ‘purifiers’ can work well to make your children feel a bit cooler at home. Have a shop around and see what you can find that could be suitable and effective.

Make sure the house is decluttered and tidy

An untidy family home full of food, unwashed dishes, laundry, and toys will only make the place feel even warmer for your children in the summer. Get on top of the household cleaning to keep the place cool. You may be able to get your children to give you a helping hand and allow them to learn a few life lessons by chipping in with chores.  

Hire a self storage unit

Looking to declutter your home so you can keep it all fresh and cool for your kids during the summertime? Hiring a self storage idea is a great solution to your storage needs. At Magenta Self Storage, we have a total of six self storage sites in Banbury, Oxford, Reading, Nottingham, St Albans, and Sterling Road (Acton, London), they are ideal for storage and helping tidy up your place in the summer. 

If you are moving house, we can also help! We have units large enough to store the possessions of 4-5 bedroom homes, so space won’t be an issue. Take a look at our size guide to give you a better idea of how much storage you should go for.

Looking to hire a self storage unit anytime soon? Get in touch with us at Magenta today and get a quote to learn about our competitive prices.