Parents ‘need' £7.99 Home Bargains buy that keeps babies cool – it ‘works wonders' & can be clipped onto cots or prams

PARENTS are racing to their nearest Home Bargains store, desperate to nab a purse-friendly product that will keep babies cool as the temperatures soar.
So with the weather continuing to leave us all feeling hot and bothered, if you're desperately searching for ways to cool your little ones down, you won't want to miss this.
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One mother was left overjoyed after browsing the aisles in her local Home Bargains, when she spotted a cheap find that's perfect for summer.
Not only is it said to 'work wonders', but it can be clipped onto prams, cots or even car seats too.
Thrilled with her find, Billie-May Rogers eagerly raced to social media to alert others to her find, leaving many totally stunned.
Posting on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a private Facebook group with 2.6 million members, Billie-May uploaded snaps of her new Pifco Clip-On Fan, which she attached to her child's pushchair.
Alongside the post, the savvy shopper beamed: 'To parents in this heat - £7.99 in Home Bargains.
'Chargeable and much stronger than the baby clip on ones (mine broke after one use).
'Clips on to the pram and fully rotational.'
Thanks to the Pifco Clip-On Fan, which is available in three colours - black, grey and white - your little darlings are sure to stay cool wherever they go.
According to the product listing, this bargain buy is 'portable, wireless, and rechargeable' and it is said to 'easily clip onto any surface'.
Not only does it offer a refreshing breeze with its 360° tilt function, but it's perfect for those hot days or stuffy spaces too.
And it's clear that Facebook users were clearly left impressed by the affordable fan, as Billie-May's post has quickly amassed 464 likes and 920 comments in just 15 hours.
One person said: 'Need this.'
Five ways to keep your kids cool in the heat
IT can be really difficult - and costly - to keep kids cool when it's hot outside. But Fabulous Digital Senior Reporter and mum-of-two Sarah Bull shares five ways to help, and they won't break the budget either.
Strip them off
It might sound simple, but stripping kids off at home can really help them regulate their temperature when it's warm outside. Just remember to regularly apply suncream, as more of their skin will be exposed to the sun.
Cool down bedrooms before nighttime
When it's hot outside, it can be difficult for kids to go to sleep - especially if their bedroom feels like an oven. If you have a room that's not in direct sunshine, keep the windows open to let in a breeze. It's also a good idea to keep the curtains closed, to prevent the room from heating up.
Wear a hat
Another simple technique, but one that really works. Make sure that if your kids are playing outside, they've got a hat on. It keeps their face and head shielded from the sun, and also helps if you've got a little one who struggles with bright sunlight. If your tot struggles to keep a hat on, try one with a strap that goes under the chin to help.
Avoid the car
The car can be one of the hottest places during a heatwave, and often takes a long time to cool down. If you have the option, it's better to stay at home rather than taking kids out anywhere in a hot car.
Stay hydrated
This is always important, but even more so in a heatwave. Make sure you're regularly reminding your kids to have a drink, and top them up with cool liquids whenever you can. Use ice too to ensure it's as cold as it can possibly be.
Another added: 'This looks good.'
Whilst a third person tagged a bargain hunter and begged: 'Please grab me one of these!'
At the same time, many happy shoppers eagerly raced to the comments to share their rave reviews on the affordable fans.
One parent commented: 'Got one of these two years ago for my toddler and it's a godsend!!'
How to keep cool in a heatwave
Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot, there are health risks. Here are three ways to keep cool according to the NHS...
Keep out of the heat if you can.
If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter.
Cool yourself down.
Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes.
Keep your living space cool.
Close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees. Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep.
A second user claimed: 'Best thing I brought two years ago and still going now.'
Someone else beamed: 'Yep mine's brilliant, best I've bought. Side of bed, back of car for dog and on him in his bed.'
Meanwhile, one Home Bargains fan shared: 'I have two of these, work wonders.'

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