7 Answers to Questions About Keeping Kids Safe Outdoors in the Summer

Infants and children up to age 4 are at the greatest risk of getting sick from the heat and should avoid the sun as much as possible, even when they're fully covered up. For children 4 and up, avoiding direct sunlight may be a bit harder, but activities outside — like going to the playground — should be peppered with trips to shady areas or into an air-conditioned building so that they don't risk getting overheated. Another way to keep cool in the sun is with water activities that will help to keep your child's body temperature regulated.