How To Prevent Heat Rash In Kids, According To Science

Romper – Caroline Hogeveen

You can count on a lot of things during the summer: sticky popsicle fingers, the incessant smell of bug spray and sunscreen, and heat. With that heat, unfortunately, comes heat rashes. According to the Cleveland Clinic, these rashes — which can be patches of tiny bumps or red, itchy skin — are not limited to infants, as some parents believe. People of any age can develop heat rashes… even you. Luckily, heat rashes aren’t inevitable annoyances on every hot day. Turns out, there are some methods for preventing heat rash in kids. (more)