Posted on 02/24/2023 1:56:50 PM PST by ConservativeMind
A study finds common strategies used to protect infants from the heat can warm up a stroller by almost 4 degrees Celsius. The researchers recommend new strategies to keep infants cool as temperatures soar.
In line with current advice, the scientists found that covering a stroller with a dry flannel or muslin wrap heated up the stroller by up to 3.7 degrees Celsius. In contrast, combining a damp muslin cloth draped over the stroller with a clip-on fan reduced the temperature within by 4.7 degrees relative to the outside temperature.
Senior researcher on the study Dr. James Smallcombe from the University's Heat and Health Research Incubator told ABC News the topic was under-researched but extremely important.
"Four degrees can make a really substantial difference, both to the thermal comfort and reducing the risk of overheating during hot weather."
The study led by Ph.D. student Fauzan bin Maideen reinforces current advice, but is believed to be the first to research and recommend scientifically-based low cost approaches for keeping infants cool in a stroller while out and about.
- Avoid covering a stroller with dry materials - Drape a moist cloth over the stroller to keep the carriage cool (re-wet every 20 minutes) - Add a clip-on fan to provide even greater cooling - Regularly check on infants for signs of heat stress
(Excerpt) Read more at medicalxpress.com ...
Gee, who knew that putting a cover over something and cutting off airflow would hear something up?
We used a reindeer fur in my infant son’s stroller. If it wasn’t 20 degrees F or colder, he would get overheated (and cry like a baby!)
Not a problem in Sweden!
And an 80 lb battery to power it. Or maybe a couple of solar panels.
Clip-on solar fans are $5.
Just a reminder, it’s the height of summer in Sydney...
Actually, the big PC cooling fans and a small battery would be a pretty good answer. They’re quite efficient.
And looking for one of those, I found this battery power stroller fan.
https://www.amazon.com/VASG-Operated-Stroller-Portable-Rotatable/dp/B08XQFFS1L
I’d want one that used DeWalt battery packs, since I’m in their battery tool ecosystem and a have a bunch of the batteries.
Even those smaller solar-powered fans will dry one’s eyes.
The breeze should be positioned so that it is INDIRECT.
Great point.
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