Finally the summer weather is here! Gone are the cold days on the baseball field and now we are all worried about how to stay cool on the field. Staying hydrated is crucial. The last thing you want is your kid going down because they dehydrated.
From a never ending supply of water to cooling towels, below are our 10 tips for staying cool and hydrated on the baseball field.
Tips for Staying Cool and Hydrated on the Baseball Field
Don’t wait until game time to hydrate! You want to start hydrating a few days before the game. By the time you hit the fields, it’s almost too late to hydrate. Before games, drink plenty of water! Make sure they keep drinking all throughout the game. After the game is important too! Keep on drinking!
What about Gatorade or Powerade? Those are good too but you don’t want to overdo it. If you or your child is dehydrated, skip the Gatorade and go right to Pedialyte. Did you know that’s what the pros use?
Drinks to Keep You Hydrated
Simple Modern 40 oz Summit Water Bottle
These stainless steel bottles will keep your water cold all day long.
Under Armour Sideline 64 Ounce Water Jug, Black
We love these because you can hang them on the fence!
Gatorade Thirst Quencher, Fruit Punch and Cool Blue Variety Pack, 12 Ounce (Pack of 24)
Nothing beats Gatorade!
Gatorade Powdered Drink Mix, Frost Glacier Freeze, 76.5 oz., Makes 9 Gallons
If you don't like the bulk of Gatorade bottles, grab the powdered version and make it as you go.
Pedialyte AdvancedCare+ Electrolyte Drink with 33% More Electrolytes and has PreActiv Prebiotics, Berry Frost, 1 Liter, 4 Count
Pedialyte is a pro secret!
Pedialyte Electrolyte Powder, Variety Pack, Electrolyte Hydration Drink, 0.3 oz Powder Packs, 24 Count
Again, if you don't want the bulk of the Pedialyte bottles, grab these powders to make it when you need it.
Beat the Heat!
Hair Spray Bottle
Spray down your player, especially cathcers, with a spray bottle.
O2COOL Deluxe Necklace Fan
Wear this fan around your neck to stay cool.
Alfamo Cooling Towel for Sports
We never leave homes without our cooling towels.
Pack hydrating fruits and vegetables! When the boys are relaxing in the team tent, make sure you have water dense fruits and veggies for them to snack on. Water helps transport oxygen, fat and glucose to your working muscles and regulate your body temperature. Below are the best water dense fruits and veggies to pack:
- Cucumbers
- Iceberg Lettuce
- Celery
- Tomatoes
- Green Peppers
- Watermelon
- Strawberries
- Grapefruit
- Baby Carrots
- Canteloupe
- Peaches
- Pineapple
Keep your fruit and veggies cool in a cooler packed with plenty of ice!
Cooler Must-Haves
Coleman Xtreme Series Portable Cooler
When you plan on being at the baseball fields all day, you need a large cooler to hold all of your essentials.
Arctic Zone Titan Deep Freeze Zipperless Hardbody Cooler
This cooler is easy to carry to the fields.
Fit & Fresh Cool Coolers Slim Reusable Ice Packs for Lunch Boxes, Lunch Bags and Coolers, Set of 4, Multicolored
These reusable ice packs are slim and will not take up a lot of space in your cooler.
Bentgo Ice Lunch Chillers
These ice chillers are not only good to keep your food and drinks cold, you can use them in a pinch for an injury.
Be on the lookout for warning signs (they can be subtle)! The quicker your recognize them, the sooner you can address them.
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Confusion
- Profuse Sweating
- Pale Skin
- Fainting
- Muscle or abdominal cramps
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Rapid heartbeat
- Dark-colored urine
Clothing! Coaches should take into consideration what colors their team will wear on a hot day. If you have the option of wearing a lighter jersey, it’s best to wear those on hot days. In the dugout, coaches should encourage players to take their hats off!
Cool Clothing
Cool-Catcher Face Mask, Black
Keep your catcher cool with this face mask!
Mission Enduracool Cooling Helmet Liner
Hats and helmets trap in the heat. Add this cool helmet liner to keep heads cool.
Sleeveless Base Layer Bike Undershirt
Moisture wicking clothes are a must on hot days!
Rotate players. Coaches should also be more mindful of rotating players. If your roster allows, rotate the kids more giving more breaks so players have time to probably keep themselves hydrated and cooled off.
