It's Hot!

This morning I turned on the news just in time to see that it's hot!

What does that have to do with Stroller Strides? Well, a lot. When the mercury jumps up like this there are a few things that we all need to remember...

1) Hydrate! I know that it seems like common sense, but we all have to be reminded to refuel. Just remember the 8 is great motto from school. 8 8oz glasses in 8 hours!

2) EAT! Ever heard the expression "it takes a lot of money to look that cheap"? Well, it takes a lot of energy to stay cool. If you skimp on your food intake, your body wont have any resources to cool you down.

3) Let those babies breathe! And no, I don't mean your personals (although that might feel good as well, but that's a whole other post.). I mean you KIDS! Could you imagine sitting in a canvas box in the sun (think camping, but worse). Now, imagine sitting in a stroller in the sun! As much as we all LOVE our strollers, there like little heat dens. Here are some tips to turning your stroller into a cooler place.

1. Why not allow your kids to try a "big boy cup" at the beginning of class? It's great practice and they'll probably be dry by the time you get into the car.


2. Follow Drea's lead and let your little one bring a squirt gun to class full of water. I know my girls would love to shoot mama, and I'd love to get wet.


3. Place a wash cloth in a zip lock bag full of ice on top of your stroller. By the time class is over, your kids have a ice cold treat.

4) Sunscreen and a hat! Need I say more?

Those are just a few of my ideas to stay cool in this heat. What are your?