Protect your child from winter's chill
Prolonged exposure to winter temperatures can result in serious injuries, and even death. Follow these tips to keep your child safe:
- Avoid exposure to severe cold weather. Keep your child indoors unless you must go out.
- Dress your child in several layers of protective, waterproof clothing. Be sure to cover all exposed areas (head, ears, hands, neck). The head and neck lose heat more quickly than other parts of the body.
- Make certain your child wears mittens, as they provide more warmth and protection than gloves.
- Your child should wear waterproof boots and wool stockings.
- Tell your child to come inside if feeling cold.
- School-age children and teens should know that drinking alcohol could reduce body temperature. When exposed to cold weather, this can cause mild hypothermia.
Reprinted with the permission of Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.
Reprinted with the permission of the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. © 2008 Children's Hospital and Health System.
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