Turn on the air conditioner and the baby will have diarrhea

In the hot summer, everyone relies on air conditioning to get through the day. However, families with babies choose not to turn on the air conditioner for fear that the babies will catch a cold. Many parents believe that turning on the air conditioner will cause the baby to have diarrhea. In fact, it is not the air conditioner’s fault that the baby has diarrhea. Many cases are caused by improper use of the air conditioner. Here are some common misunderstandings about using air conditioners, as well as tips to prevent babies from getting air-conditioning sickness. Parents can learn from them.

1. Misunderstandings about turning on air conditioner

Myth 1: Babies are more likely to get sick when the air conditioner is turned on

Many parents who are against using air conditioning do not dislike the coolness brought by air conditioning, but are afraid that the air conditioning will be too cool and cause their children to get sick, such as colds, diarrhea, etc. However, the root cause of the baby getting sick after turning on the air conditioner is not the fault of the air conditioner, but improper use.

Therefore, what parents need to learn is how to use the air conditioner reasonably, rather than not turning it off.

Myth 2: Turn on the air conditioner as soon as the baby comes home from outside

Usually when children come back from outside, it is too hot and they are sweating all over. In this case, you cannot turn on the air conditioner to cool down immediately. Because the child is soaked and has experienced both cold and hot conditions at once, it is very easy for him to catch a cold.

After coming back from outside, help your baby wipe off the sweat, change into dry clothes, and then turn on the air conditioner.

Similarly, when taking your baby out in the summer, do not walk directly from a cold room to a hot outside. It is best to turn off the air conditioner before going out, so that your baby can adapt to the high temperature outside before going out. It is best not to take your baby in and out of air-conditioned rooms frequently in summer.

Myth 3: It is cooler to blow the air conditioner towards the baby

If cold wind blows directly on the child, the stomach and intestines are particularly susceptible to cold, and the child will easily suffer from diarrhea.

Therefore, do not let your baby face the air outlet of the air conditioner, and the baby's dining chair, crawling mat, crib and other items should also be placed away from the air outlet. You can also use the air conditioner in a single room to cool the entire house. Turn off the air conditioner in the room where your baby is and turn on the air conditioners in other rooms.

Myth 4: The lower the air conditioning temperature, the more comfortable it is

Young children have a hot constitution and are more likely to sweat and get prickly heat in the summer. At the same time, the baby's body temperature regulation center is not fully developed, and it is easy to get cold or hot, so the temperature must be controlled when using the air conditioner. If the air conditioner temperature is too high or too low, the baby will easily get sick. Generally, the air conditioning temperature is around 26℃.

Tips for using the air conditioner remote control

Automatic mode: Let the air conditioner select the appropriate air volume and direction according to the room conditions.

Dehumidification function: When the indoor temperature reaches a suitable level, selecting the dehumidification function will also produce wind.

Sleep mode: When a person falls asleep at a certain time, the air conditioner will automatically increase the temperature to prevent people from catching a cold.

Myth 5: It’s too hot outside, so you have to stay in an air-conditioned room all day

Keeping the air conditioner on for a long time can easily lead to poor indoor air circulation, lack of oxygen, and an increase in bacteria. After using the air conditioner continuously for two or three hours, it is best to open the window for ventilation. At least 20 minutes each time. It is recommended to turn on the air conditioner during the hot noon and afternoon hours and before going to bed, and open windows for ventilation when it is relatively cool in the morning and evening.

2. Tips to prevent baby from air-conditioning disease

(1) Pay attention to your baby's body temperature and sweating. The baby's normal armpit temperature should be maintained at 36°C to 37.4°C, and it is best not to sweat when the baby is at rest.

(2) It is best not to turn on the air conditioner and use a cool mat at the same time, otherwise the temperature may be too low and the baby may catch a cold.

(3) Adjust your baby’s sleeping position appropriately when he is sleeping to prevent him from sweating or getting prickly heat due to prolonged contact with the mattress.

(4) If possible, bathe your baby twice a day. It can not only help babies regulate their body temperature, but also prevent or relieve skin diseases such as eczema and prickly heat.

(5) Place a basin of water or a wet towel in the room, use a humidifier, etc. At the same time, replenish water to the baby appropriately and apply moisturizer to moisturize the skin.