9 principles for using air conditioning on children in hot weather

As the weather gets hotter in summer, whether or not to let children use air conditioning is one of the headaches for parents. If the air conditioner is not turned on, they worry that the children cannot stand the hot weather; if the air conditioner is turned on, they worry that the children will catch a cold and get sick. Can children use air conditioning in summer? How can we use air conditioning scientifically and reasonably in hot weather?

9 principles for using air conditioning on children in hot weather

1. Pay attention to usage time

After strenuous exercise, do not let your child enter an air-conditioned room immediately to prevent the open pores from suddenly contracting, causing them to catch a cold and become ill. If your child is sweating a lot after coming back from outside, wait until the sweat subsides before turning on the air conditioner. Before turning on the air conditioner, it is best to let the child wipe off the sweat on his body and change into dry clothes to avoid catching cold.

2. The temperature is suitable and the temperature difference should not be too large

Even if the weather is hot and humid, the temperature of the indoor air conditioner should not be set too low, 26~28 degrees is more appropriate; the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor should not be too large. When the temperature is high, the temperature difference can be adjusted to about 6~7 degrees; when the temperature is not too high, the temperature difference can be adjusted to 3~5 degrees, and the wind speed of the air conditioner should not be too strong. In addition, the temperature is low at night, so the air conditioning temperature should be adjusted in time.

3. Pay attention to the air direction of the air conditioner

When children are in an air-conditioned room, parents should pay attention to the air outlet of the air conditioner and avoid pointing the air outlet towards the children. Because children's body temperature regulation center is not yet fully developed, if they are exposed to wind for a long time with too strong wind, their capillaries will contract and their body temperature will drop excessively, which can easily cause illness.

4. Regular ventilation

In air-conditioned rooms, be sure to open windows frequently to ensure air circulation indoors and outdoors. Generally, after turning on the machine for 1 to 3 hours, you need to open the windows to exhaust the indoor air, which takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Mothers can also open a small window in the air-conditioned room to facilitate air exchange.

5. Keep moisturized

If you stay in an air-conditioned room for a long time, you will often feel dry mouth and tongue. This is because the moisture in the body is evaporated by the cold air. Children's skin moisture regulation ability is far inferior to that of adults, so it is more difficult for them to adapt. Therefore, it is best for parents to feed their children fruits and vegetables regularly and let them drink plenty of boiled water to replenish the body's water.

6. Clean the air conditioner regularly

About every half a month, the air filter on the air conditioner should be removed and rinsed with plenty of water to ensure the indoor air quality. Parents can also buy air conditioner cleaners from supermarkets and clean the air conditioner themselves, which is both cost-effective and convenient.

7. It’s best to wear one more layer

In a room with air conditioning on, children will feel a little cold after a long time. At this time, experienced mothers will choose to dress their children in pure cotton short-sleeved shirts and three-quarter pants, or add an extra piece of clothing for their children and let them wear socks to prevent them from catching colds and getting stomachaches.

8. Do not frequently enter and exit the air-conditioned room

Due to the temperature difference between rooms, if children stay in an air-conditioned room, it is best not to let them go in and out frequently, otherwise the children will easily catch a cold due to poor adaptation to temperature changes.

9. When the temperature is not high, take your children outdoors more often

No matter how hot the summer is, do not let your child stay in an air-conditioned room all day. It is best to take your baby outdoors in the early morning and evening when the temperature outside is lower. This will allow your child to breathe fresh air, sunbathe, and enhance their body's adaptability.