It's evident that too much sun is harmful to our skin! But how much sun is too much? Every parent's instinct is to protect their precious ones from harmful UV rays while keeping them sun safe. But how long are they supposed to enjoy fun in the sun? Their tender skin is vulnerable to sunlight and is too easy to get tans and sunburned!
Why Being Sun Safe Is So Important for Young Kids
Harmful UV sun rays can put our health at risk! These sun rays are the culprit for sunburn, skin cancer, and early aging! Too much sun exposure will increase the risk of getting skin cancer. Therefore, parents need to be aware and always keep their kids sun-safe and protected.
How to Protect Your Children from Harmful Sunlight
Dressing For Sun Safe
If you're thinking of taking your kids to the beach or to the pool, be sure to get a cover-up swimsuit with at least UPF30+ or higher to keep them sun-safe.
Long sleeve is a better option as they cover more areas of the skin to prevent getting tanned!
A sunhat is also essential to protect the head from the sun, especially those with a broad brim!
Using a Sunscreen
A sunscreen is helpful to prevent sunburn! Choose water-resistant sunscreens with SPF50+ to prevent sunburn more efficiently!
Apply sunscreen on all the exposed areas of your baby's tender skin. And don't forget to reapply every two hours if you're having a longer daytime exposure outdoors with your kids! Don't neglect this action even if it is cloudy or overcast because it doesn't mean there's no sun!
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0 - 6 months newborn baby
Their skin is too sensitive to apply sunscreen and is more prone to sun damage. Parents should be careful when picking the right sun protection that suits their age due to their tender skin. Prevent taking them out for a walk within the period from 10 am to 4 pm! You may use a baby stroller with a cover to shield them against the sunlight during any outdoor activities.
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6 - 12 months, baby, toddler, and up
This age range is now safe to apply sunscreen to the skin. Apply it on skin that is uncovered by clothes 30 minutes before going out. It's important to reapply every two hours as mentioned above!
Staying Out Of The Sun
Be conscious that the UV sunlight is the strongest at the time between 10 am and 4 pm. Try to avoid exposure to the sun at these times! However, most of the outdoor activities are intended to be carried out within this period. So, make sure your kids drink plenty of water and remember to take a break from the activities! Try not to have direct exposure to sunlight without wearing long sleeves or a sunhat or with no sunscreen applied to prevent overheating!
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