The sun’s rays are risky not only for us, but for all infants, toddlers, children and teens. This early exposure of sun and childhood sunburns may be one of the prime cause of skin cancer over time. Protecting the child’s skin, especially in the summer, not only helps to prevent sunburns, but can greatly cut skin cancer risk later on.
Here are some of the basic sun protection rules, that can help to keep the children safe:
Make the kids to stay inside or in the shade between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. During midday, the sun’s rays are strongest and maximum, kids should be made to stay indoors, or out of the sun at least. Even on cloudy, hazy days, try to avoid the children from going out in the sun.
No matter what complexion, they have, yet all children are at risk. While fair colored kids are most likely to burn, darker colored children can also burn if they stay too long in the sun.
Always dress the kids in protective clothing. Nothing is much more better than this to avoid excess of heat. More clothing tips:
Sun-protective swimwear is the best option. Either the two-piece swimsuits, or one-piece “wet suits” made for all kids, are useful in covering up to elbows and knees, and provide the equivalent of UVF 50+ protection. This swimwear is made from lightweight, tightly woven synthetic that is still airy.”
Cotton T-shirts, can also be used to prevent sunburn only if it is white-colored. White allows the sun penetration, while the bright or dark-colored, such as blues, reds, greens, and yellows offer more protection than pale colors. Also, when thing to be though of is when white T-shirts get wet, they offer virtually no protection.
Sunguard is a chemical dye that is to be applied to clothes (like summer whites) in the washing machine. Such clothes possess a UPF (ultraviolet protective factor) of 50+ that remains on the fabric for up to 20 washes.
Make use of the sun block (such as zinc oxide) and children’s sunscreens. These are most common accessories, to prevent sunburn. Some tips:
Use sunscreens specific for kids.
You can use children’s sunscreens on babies, but in small doses.
Make use of sunsticks and lip balms that offer sunscreen protection.
Read sunscreen labels while reapplying. Most of the sunscreens can be reapplied, while some have to be applied only once.
Experts suggest to use sunscreens that possess an SPF of 30 or higher to prevent sunburn.
Shade is essential to protect from sunburns. You must always try to find shady areas, at the beach, on a walk, at the sports field. You can think of the following:
