Protecting your child in the sun W
ith the summer holidays upon us it is more important than ever to make
sure children are protected from the sun. Here are eight tips on how to keep your little ones safe whilst they play in those hopeful long, hot summer days! 1. Set good habits for the future. Teaching children safe sun habits while they are young sets a good
pattern for later life. 2. Remember you can burn in the UK. The Great British sun is quite capable of burning your child! Take extra care at home as well as abroad. 3. Use shade. Keep babies in complete shade - under trees, umbrellas, canopies or indoors. Provide shade for prams and buggies, if possible. 4. Cover them up. When outdoors, protect a baby’s skin with loose-fitting clothes, and a wide-brimmed hat that shades their face, neck and ears. 5. Wear sunglasses. Buy good quality, wraparound sunglasses
for children, as soon as they can wear them. Sunglasses don’t have to be expensive brands. 6. Find hats they like. Encourage children to wear hats with brims, especially if they are not wearing sunglasses. The wider the brim, the more skin will be shaded from the sun. 7. Use sunscreen wisely. Use at least
a factor 15 sunscreen and choose a ‘broad-spectrum’ brand that has a four or five-star rating. Apply to areas that cannot be protected by clothing, such as the face, ears, feet and backs of hands. Choose sunscreens that are
formulated for children and babies’ skin. These products are less likely
to contain alcohol or fragrances that might irritate the skin and cause allergic reactions.
8. Apply sunscreen generously and regularly. Put some on before children go
outdoors. Sunscreen can easily be washed, rubbed or sweated off – so reapply often throughout the day.
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Four Shires HEALTH AND BEAUTY
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