Why Kids Sweat Less in Heat | UK News

Kids are biological heat-vulnerable champs — their underdeveloped hypothalamus means they sweat less, don’t feel thirsty, and absorb heat faster due to smaller bodies and higher activity levels. Heat exhaustion hits with sweating, dizziness, and irritability; if unchecked, it escalates to deadly heatstroke — body temps soaring over 40°C, dry skin, confusion, even unconsciousness — especially dangerous for babies under five and linked to SIDS risk. Parents are now booking AC hotels as one in six infants sleep in overheated homes. Keep babies cool with frequent feeds, avoid hot prams, use fans to circulate air, and dab with cool cloths — vigilance is key when temperatures climb. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/98800bc5643f53cc