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Other safety issues
Ensure the safety of children in the sauna and in its vicinity. Children must not be left unsuper-
vised in the sauna. When the sauna is not in use, its door should be kept closed and locked, if
necessary.
Do not overheat the sauna. The recommended sauna temperature is 70–80°C.
When going to the sauna while it is cold outside, you should use a bathing hat while cooling off
outside to avoid catching a cold.
Avoid using the sauna if you are tired or feeling unwell.
Sauna bathing for long periods of time may cause dehydration, and in the worst case scenario,
bathing in an excessively hot sauna may cause aheatstroke.
If you have an illness, always ask the doctor for recommendations on sauna bathing.