To protect your child from the heat, use common sense to avoid dangerous situations with Arizona’s extreme outdoor temperatures.
Plan errands and recreational activities for the early morning and evening. Avoid being outside from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when the sun is the hottest.
Teach your children to wear shoes outside. The concrete can be hot enough to cause second-degree burns.
Check the temperature of buckles and car seats — they can reach the temperature of a hot skillet. Park in covered parking or under shade whenever possible.
Keep water with you. Pack extra bottles in the car in case of an emergency. Recommendations vary, but clear urine is a sign of being well hydrated.
Wear sunscreen. Make sunscreen part of your morning routine.