Outdoor Safety
or sports drinks specially designed for rehydration during exercise. Avoid sugary drinks such as fruit juice and soda, which can cause cramping.
Sunscreen Primer Selecting among all the sunscreen prod- ucts lining the shelves can be overwhelm- ing. Spray or lotion? Water-resistant or sweat-resistant? Sunscreen or sunblock? What is sun protection factor (SPF)? The most important consideration is
how well the products protect your skin from UV rays. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all children wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, regardless of skintone. You will also want to choose a product with cover- age for both UVA and UVB rays. Apply sunscreen generously 30 min- utes before going outdoors. Don’t forget to cover ears, the nose, lips and the tops of feet. Sunscreen sprays are temptingly convenient, but use them with caution. The vapors are easily inhaled and can cause lung irritation. Some sprays can be flammable, so do not apply around open flames, such as a heated grill or a fire pit. Sprays also make it more difficult to see if you have adequately covered an area, increasing the risk of sunburn. Sunscreen can be safely used in babies aged six months and above. You should apply sunscreen whenever your child will be doing any activity in the sun, not just swimming or water activities. Protect tender lips with an SPF 30 lipbalm. Dermatologists recommend a generous application of one ounce (enough to fill a shot glass). Reapply every two hours, no matter what the label says. Water intensifies the sun’s rays, so be sure to reapply every 60 to 80 minutes dur- ing activity. Toss out sunscreen if it is past its
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selecting sunscreen, the most important consideration is how well the product protects your skin from UV rays
expiration date or if you have had it for three years or longer. Also, be a good example to your kids by wearing and reapplying sunscreen consistently. Avoid sunscreen with para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) and benzephenones, chemicals that can easily irritate young skin. Products with titanium dioxide or zinc are good choices for sensi- tive skin. Avoid combination bug repellents and sunscreens. Bug repellent doesn’t need to be applied as often as sunscreen. Up to 30 percent of teens use indoor tanning or tanning beds to achieve a tan/ base tan. The American Academy of Dermatology has taken a stance against the use of such devices. In addition,
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