High temperatures raise the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke in kids.

Watch for symptoms like weakness, dizziness, tiredness, and heavy sweating.

If your child is overheated, cool them off right away.

toddler sweating

Was this article helpful?

We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing.

Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies.

Article image

Boston Children’s Hospital.

Heat cramps exhaustion and stroke.https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions/heat-cramps-exhaustion-and-strokeOpens a new window[Accessed June 2022]

CDC.

Heat stress heat-related illness.https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/heatrelillness.htmlOpens a new window[Accessed June 2022]

Mayo Clinic.

Article image

Heat exhaustion.https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heat-exhaustion/symptoms-causes/syc-20373250Opens a new window[Accessed June 2022]

Mayo Clinic.

Heatstroke.https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heat-stroke/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353587Opens a new window[Accessed June 2022]

Nemours Kids Health.

First aid: Heat illness.https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/heat-exhaustion-heatstroke-sheet.htmlOpens a new window[Accessed June 2022]

Texas Children’s Hospital.

cartoon image of pregnant woman with birds swirling overhead

Heat-related illness in children.https://www.texaschildrens.org/health/heat-related-illness-childrenOpens a new window[Accessed June 2022]

go to video page

little boy sitting on carpet drinking water

mom applying sunscreen to girl’s face

using a nail clipper to trim a baby’s nails

phone with BabyCenter app

Stephanie Watson