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As we move into the dead heat of summer, there are a few safety precautions parents need to be aware of to keep their little ones healthy and able to play outside all summer long.

Experts say if a child runs a fever, has diarrhea or vomits, look for other signs of dehydration. Those can include fewer tears when they cry; dry, cool skin; fatigue or dizziness and sunken eyes.

The soft spot on a baby's head may also appear sunken in.

Adding fruits, like apples which are more than 80 percent water, can boost a child's hydration quickly.

At the end of the day, soup or a simple broth are both smart choices because they’re mostly water.

Severely dehydrated kids may need an oral rehydration solution that contains salt and sugars. You can buy those at grocery stores or your local pharmacy.

Drinking more water during the sweltering summer months to stave off dehydration seems like the simple solution. Doctors also advise to keep an eye on your medications.

Antihistamines and decongestants can interfere with the body's natural ability to sweat, causing kids, in particular, to overheat faster.