<h1>For babies:</h1><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;">1. Prioritize breastfeeding or bottle feeding:</span></h2><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;">For babies, breastfeeding or bottle feeding should remain a top priority to stay adequately hydrated. Offer breast milk or bottle milk more often during hot weather to keep your little one's hydration levels in the green.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;">2. Introduce water in small amounts:</span></h2><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;">Once your baby starts solid foods, you can introduce small sips of water in addition to breast milk or bottle milk. Offer water from a sippy cup or bottle with a soft sippy spout. Start with just a few sips and gradually increase the amount as your baby gets used to drinking water.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;">3. Optimize clothing for comfort:</span></h2><p>Dress your baby in light, loose-fitting clothing made of breathable fabrics such as cotton. In addition, always choose a sun hat on hot days, as this provides shade and thus also protects against dehydration.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;">4. Seek shade and avoid direct sunlight:</span></h2><p>When outdoors, seek shaded areas such as under trees or use umbrellas to protect your baby from direct sunlight. Avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day, usually between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun's rays are strongest.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;">5. Cool baths and water play:</span></h2><p>Give your baby a refreshing bath or engage him in water play to cool him down. Use lukewarm water and supervise carefully during water activities. Splashing in a small pool or cooling off with a spray bottle can work wonders in these temperatures and keep your baby refreshed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h1><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;">For toddlers:</span></h1><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;">1. Always keep a water bottle handy:</span></h2><p>Make sure your toddlers always have access to their own water bottle. Whether at home, on the go, or outdoors, a convenient, spill-proof water bottle will make it easier for them to drink regularly.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;">2. Offer liquid-rich foods:</span></h2><p>Supplement your toddlers' hydration with hydrating foods like watermelon, cucumbers or berries. These contain plenty of water and contribute to overall fluid intake. Serve them as snacks or incorporate them into meals.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;">3. Make fluid intake colourful:</span></h2><p>Use colorful and fun cups to make drinking more appealing. You can also make colorful, delicious water variations together. Whether it's lemon, melon, cucumber, berries - be creative and add your favorite flavors to water to create cool drinks.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;">4. Cool off with water play:</span></h2><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;">Whether it's paddling pools, sprinklers or water guns, water games are perfect for cooling off your little ones. Simple games in or with water will not only keep them entertained, but also well hydrated.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;">Conclusion:</span></h2><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;">Especially with the current temperatures at home, but also on hot days on vacation, it is important to consciously pay attention to the hydration of the little ones. We hope that we could help you a little bit with our tips and that you will "survive" the upcoming hot weeks well. So - stay hydrated and have a fantastic summer!</span></p><p><i>Your Tribu Team</i></p>

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