General · 27 June 2026
UK Parents Book Hotel Rooms to Keep Babies Cool
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Keeping babies cool has become a pressing concern for many families during the UK heatwave. Parents are increasingly reserving hotel rooms with air conditioning after struggling to maintain safe temperatures at home, while hotels have reported more last-minute stays. Booking.com recorded three times more use of its air-conditioning filter since 1 June, with demand rising during the hottest weather.
Reported by The Guardian · How we write briefs