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MESA, AZ \u2014 With triple-digit temperatures in the Valley, many parents and doctors are prioritizing kids\u2019 safety. The American Academy of Pediatrics says children\u2019s bodies can heat up three to five times faster than adults, putting them at greater risk of heat illness.<\/p>\n

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Under umbrellas and with water bottles in hand, hundreds of Arizona families braved the heat for a school supply drive in Mesa.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt feels like in an oven, you literally just open the oven, and the heat just hits your face,\u201d Velia Fernandez, Gilbert, said.<\/p>\n

Many parents say they\u2019re taking precautions, as doctors say kids are particularly susceptible to extreme heat.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it’s very concerning. So we make sure we stock up on Pedialyte for electrolytes,\u201d Vannessa B., a Phoenix mom, said.<\/p>\n

Her five-year-old daughter Niya isn\u2019t taking any chances.<\/p>\n

\u201cI actually drink a lot of water in case I get hot,\u201d Niya said.<\/p>\n

Dr. Brent Bjornsen, a sports medicine physician with Arbor Pediatrics, says parents should watch for early warning signs: headaches, dizziness, nausea, or if their child stops playing like they normally would.<\/p>\n

\u201cOftentimes they’re not kind of best about regulating how their body feels. They want to play, they want to go,\u201d Dr. Bjornsen said. \u201cKids are smaller. It takes less heat and less time to increase the core body temperature, and so that’s kind of a boiled-down time frame, but especially even for younger kids. So, if you take infants, it takes even less time to heat up.\u201d<\/p>\n

For kids who play sports, even indoors, preparation starts before they ever step onto the court.<\/p>\n

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\u201cShe’s had really great coaches; they really have instilled in her the importance of hydrating,\u201d Dani Martinez, Gilbert, said about her 13-year-old volleyball player Evie. \u201cSo, a lot of times we’re carrying at least two water bottles, the big Stanleys, with us at all times, because it happens so quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Bjornsen says if kids feel thirsty, they\u2019re already behind.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon’t hydrate to keep up with your exercise, hydrate before you get there,\u201d he said. \u201cTrying to be in a cool place before you start practice, rather than already having a core temperature that’s elevated, and then going to practice. Those are some important things that can be helpful.\u201d<\/p>\n

At splash pads and parks across the Valley, families are also adjusting their routines.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe’ve only been here for about 20 minutes. But I’m like, let’s go,\u201d Mariah Garcia, a mom with her daughter at a Phoenix playground, said.<\/p>\n

The simplest way to avoid heat illness is to plan outdoor activities early in the morning or later in the evening.<\/p>\n

\u201cTiming is probably the most important thing,\u201d Dr. Bjornsen said. \u201cIf you can do most of your outdoor activities not in direct sunlight, not at kind of peak UV and peak heat during the day, that’s going to be the most important thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

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At just five years old, Niya already has her own plan for beating the heat.<\/p>\n

\u201cI only stay for two minutes and get in the house,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Simple habits, that can help keep her safe all summer long.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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