“This is her first summer in the house and I was unaware that bedroom got hotter than the rest,” she added.
Jenn says she’s thankful her baby girl is alright, but it’s scary to think of what may have happened had she not gone to wake her when she did.
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“No it is not my fault this happened to her but it is hard not to blame yourself, this is a lesson learnt [sic] & hopefully other parents can take something from this & make sure you are checking the rooms in your house because thy [sic] can be as dangerous as a hot car,” Abma wrote on Instagram. “Still I’m shook and I can’t imagine what would have happened if I didn’t go check on her.”
Since the scare, Jenn has invested in an oscillating fan, and heat resistant curtains for Anastasia’s bedroom to ensure she’s comfortable and cool while she sleeps.
According to the experts at Mayo Clinic, heatstroke occurs when a person’s body temperature is forced to rise unnaturally as a result of their environment. It can happen indoors like it did with Anastasia, or even somewhere as simple as laying out at the pool, where the sun is beating down and causing your body temperature to rise.
In addition to the surroundings, heatstroke also depends on a person’s body type. Smaller people—or children with less ‘volume” to them—will heat up quicker than, sa,y your average adult.
The good news is, you can have fun in the sun and even stay safe indoors with the right knowledge and precautions. Experts recommend:
- Avoid spending excessive amounts of time in overwhelmingly hot environments
- Adults should avoid caffeine and alcohol while spending time in direct heat.
- Hydrate with cold water and electrolytes to cool down the inside and refuel what may have been purged through sweat.
- Keep cool, wet washcloths and towels handy for when the heat gets to be too much.
- Don’t hesitate to call emergency services if someone isn’t responding “normally” after spending time in the sun or a hot area.
As for Jenn and Anastasia, they’ll be keeping cool year-round and sharing their story to help others do the same!
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