Gatorade “Beat the Heat” Blog Tour

Like most little boys, my son loves sports. He plays soccer, basketball, and baseball. And even in the summer he spends hours outside playing and practicing. But when temperatures are soaring into the high nineties, its easy for a child to get dehydrated. Water isn't always enough. Gatorade supplies the proper amount of fluid, electrolytes and carbohydrates to rapidly put back what your young athlete loses in sweat and provides energy to keep your them going without risk to their health. 

G2 is an even better option. It has less calories than regular Gatorade but still provides the electrolytes kids and adults need to give them energy and keep them hydrated.  Plus is still tastes just as good as the original Gatorade. My son tried out a few flavors and he loved them. I make him carry a bottle of Gatorade with us everywhere we go, so I know he will always stay hydrated.

Your child's heath is important. Dehydration can lead to heat stroke and in some cases even death. Pay attention to how your child is behaving and learn the what to look for to prevent the worst case scenarios.   Here are some of the signs to look for:

Warning Signs – What to Look For

Without taking precautionary measures, young athletes might experience a heat-related illness. In some cases, they might be unaware they are experiencing this condition and continue practicing. Make sure your child knows the signs of heat-related illness and encourage his/her coach to periodically check players during practice or workouts for the acute warning signs of heat illness, which can include:

·         Nausea

·         Headache

·         Weakness

·         Fainting

·         Poor concentration

·         Flushed skin

·         Light headedness

·         Loss of muscle coordination

·         Fatigue

·         Vomiting

To learn more download a free Gatorade Heat Safety Kit found at www.nfl.com/trainingcamp . For every unique download Gatorade will donate $1 to “Beat the Heat” charities up to $20,000.





“I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Gatorade’s “Beat the Heat” campaign and received Gatorade samples to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”