Milwaukee is under a dangerous heat advisory, and child care centers and families are taking steps to keep young children safe as temperatures climb into the high 80s and low 90s this week.
WATCH: Milwaukee heat advisory raises concerns as children face higher risk of heat
Milwaukee heat advisory raises concerns as children face higher risk of heat
The American Academy of Pediatrics found that a child’s core body temperature can rise up to 5 times faster than adults when playing outside, increasing the risk for heat-related illness.
At the Ebenezer Child Care Center’s location in Bayview, staff have protocols in place to protect children during extreme heat, including applying sunscreen, requiring protective coverings like hats, and scheduling water play days when possible…