The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issues heatwave safety advice aimed at parents and carers of babies, urging them to take steps to help keep infants safe and comfortable during hot weather. The guidance focuses on preventing overheating and reducing dehydration risk in very young children. The UKHSA advises parents to follow key measures in daily care during periods of high temperatures, including attention to clothing and the baby’s environment, and ensuring adequate cooling and fluids as appropriate for infants. The agency also emphasises monitoring for signs of heat stress and knowing what to do if a baby appears unwell. The advice is presented as a set of practical steps, commonly summarised as “six” safety measures for parents to follow during the current heatwave. Both outlets report that the recommendations are intended to reduce health risks associated with high temperatures for babies, who are less able to regulate their body temperature than older children.