How do I handle postpartum night sweats and heat at a splash pad?

Postpartum night sweats and daytime heat intolerance are caused by the rapid hormone shift after delivery — estrogen and progesterone drop, and your body's thermostat resets aggressively for several weeks. The splash pad in summer can feel brutal. Practical fixes: wear moisture-wicking athletic fabrics, not cotton. A clip-on personal misting fan ($15-25) blasts cool air directly at your neck. Sit in deep shade only — pop-up canopies are worth bringing. Drink electrolyte mixes (LMNT, Liquid IV, or homemade with salt + lemon + water) because water alone can dilute sodium when you're sweating heavily. Wet a small towel and drape on the back of your neck. Accept 30-minute outings instead of 90. This phase passes by 6-12 weeks for most postpartum people. If you're soaking through clothes daily past 12 weeks or running fever, talk to your OB — postpartum thyroiditis and other endocrine issues can mimic this and need testing.