Cool on the Go Baby Stroller Fan

Summer is a time to get out and enjoy the outdoors with friends and family – going to the beach, amusement park, picnics, etc.  There is a lot to enjoy outdoors, but there are risks as well.  On very hot days, and without proper clothing and hydration, the chances of suffering from a heat related illness are a very real possibility.

Who is at Risk?

There are several phases or types of heat related illness, such as heat cramps, heat stroke and heat exhaustion.  Anyone can suffer from a heat related episode, but babies and the elderly are in the most at-risk category.

Babies are less able to regulate their body heat for several reasons, which include a higher metabolic rate, generating a higher body temperature, and the fact that they do not sweat as much as an adult.  Heat related deaths of babies left in cars is a very real danger, and has been talked about in the media extensively, but other factors also put babies in danger.

How do I Treat a Suspected Heat Related Illness?

First, learn to recognize the signs of heat related illness. Heat exhaustion is the first phase and symptoms include drinking more than usual and hot moist skin.  If left untreated, heat exhaustion progresses to the more serious heat stroke.  Some signs of heat stroke are: skin that is red and hot to the touch, a fever of 103 or above, and lethargy.

It is important to watch for these clues and to take action immediately.  The child’s body temperature should be brought down as soon as possible.  Remove all clothing and lay the baby down in a cool area.  It is best to find an air conditioned room, but in the absence of, finding some shade will help.  Wipe baby down with a cool cloth to reduce his temperature.  Place the child in front of a fan, or fan with a magazine or even your hand.   You may be tempted to hold your baby to calm him, but it is better not to.  The warmth of your body will make things worse, not better.

What Can I Protect my Baby from Heat Related Illnesses?

Limit your baby’s exposure until he has had a chance to acclimate to the heat.  In the beginning of the summer, babies are unaccustomed to the heat and humidity and, as such, should be gradually introduced.  It is not wise to plan an event that will have baby outside all day, such as a visit to the amusement park or beach, until he has had time to adjust.

Often times, babies are bundled up in far too many clothes, increasing the body temperature even faster.  Dress your baby in loosely fitting, light colored clothes.  Light color clothing reflects the sun whereas darker clothes will absorb heat from the sun.

On excessively hot days, keep your baby in air conditioning if possible.  If your home does not have air conditioning, try to spend part of the day in a public place that does.

Reduce the risks by keeping your baby in the shade and giving more fluids than usual to replenish what is lost through sweating.  This includes shade from trees or buildings and the canopy on your baby stroller fan.

Even though most strollers are made with breathable fabric and vents, it can still be hotter inside the stroller than out.  If you notice your baby is irritable, or has a heat rash, the stroller can be the culprit.  Taking her out from time to time to cool down, rather than spending all day inside the stroller, will help, but what you really need is a way to make the stroller itself cooler.

Cool on the Go

Enter Cool on the Go, a revolutionary product designed to keep everyone cool on the go.  Cool on the Go is a personal, portable, hands-free fan.  Cool on the Go does plug into the wall and/or the computer, via a USB plug, or into the car’s accessory power port with an adapter, but it also operates on 4 AA batteries for up to 4 hours.

Cool on the Go is versatile and comes with several accessories to facilitate hands-free use.  You can wear it on your belt or arm, set it on a table or other flat surface, or clip on.  The base design allows you to set it on a flat surface or clip on to a variety of places, one being your baby’s stroller fan.

Cool on the Go is safe for little fingers since the blades are not exposed.  Fan blades are completely covered to prevent accidents.  It clips securely to your stroller’s canopy, which is best, but it can also be attached to other parts of the stroller frame.

Cool on the Go, when directed into the interior of the stroller, helps to lower the temperature inside and keep your baby from overheating.  You can direct it to the side, or over the head of, your baby to simply keep air circulating, or direct in another direction to blow on baby’s face.  If baby doesn’t car for that position, you can train the air flow onto the hands or feet, which will also help to keep the child cool.

Is Cool on the Go Expensive?

Cool on the Go is reasonably priced and comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, a 30 day money back guarantee, and a 1 year warranty.  You can purchase a basic kit, which includes the fan, lanyard for hanging Cool on the Go around your neck, and a USB power cord for only $29.99.

Other kits are available also, which include other accessories, priced from $34.99 to $44.99.  Also, accessories can be purchased separately.  There is even an adapter for your Cool on the Go that allows you to use it to inflate beach balls, rafts, etc!

Cool on the Go on your stroller will help reduce the risk of your baby suffering from a heat related illness this summer when used in conjunction with other cooling methods.  It will be one of the best summer purchases you will make, and you will wonder why you didn’t get one sooner.  Get one for every member of the family and chill together!