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

Potential effects include sunburn, dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. You should consult your pediatrician immediately if your child is exhibiting a symptom of heat-related illness such as extreme tiredness, fever, decreased or no urination for many hours, skin numbness or tingling, vomiting, shallow or heavy breathing, muscle aches or spasms, or intense thirst. It is important to note that kids who experience bad sunburns and overexposure to the sun increase their risk of skin cancer later in life.