With summer, sun and heat just around the corner, here is a great article about summer safety including sunscreen, playgrounds, clothing, bees and much more.
The weather’s warm and you’re ready to grab a sippy cup and head outside. Whether you’re hitting the playground, the beach, or the nature trail, you’ll need to know the basics of summer safety. Here’s advice for every scenario. Read up, catch some rays, and enjoy your summer!
Early Arrival
Head to the pool or beach early. Kids tend to have more energy at this time, plus the sun isn’t as strong earlier in the day. Try to plan outings for nonpeak hours (before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m.)
Head to the pool or beach early. Kids tend to have more energy at this time, plus the sun isn’t as strong earlier in the day. Try to plan outings for nonpeak hours (before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m.)
Cover Up
Make use of cover-ups. Break out all the gear — sunbonnets, sunglasses, you name it. Your child will look cute in photos, plus she’ll be protected from the sun.
Make use of cover-ups. Break out all the gear — sunbonnets, sunglasses, you name it. Your child will look cute in photos, plus she’ll be protected from the sun.
Choose the Right Sunscreen
Look for sunscreens with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. These minerals block both UVA and UVB rays. Make sure they’re the only active ingredients listed — this ensures that a formula is free of chemical sunscreen and safe for young babies, says Kerry Robin Carder, MD, a pediatric dermatologist in Dallas.
Look for sunscreens with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. These minerals block both UVA and UVB rays. Make sure they’re the only active ingredients listed — this ensures that a formula is free of chemical sunscreen and safe for young babies, says Kerry Robin Carder, MD, a pediatric dermatologist in Dallas.
Use the Right Amount of Sunscreen
For young babies, apply only a little sunscreen. It’s best to keep kids younger than 6 months shaded and covered up with lots of clothes and gear. But the American Academy of Pediatrics says rubbing on a small amount of mineral sunscreen is okay for the times you can’t avoid direct sunlight.
For young babies, apply only a little sunscreen. It’s best to keep kids younger than 6 months shaded and covered up with lots of clothes and gear. But the American Academy of Pediatrics says rubbing on a small amount of mineral sunscreen is okay for the times you can’t avoid direct sunlight.
All About SPF
Use SPF 30 or higher. If baby has pale skin, apply sunscreen with a stronger SPF — 40 or above — since he’s more likely to burn, says Jack Lesher, MD, a dermatologist based in Augusta, Georgia.
Use SPF 30 or higher. If baby has pale skin, apply sunscreen with a stronger SPF — 40 or above — since he’s more likely to burn, says Jack Lesher, MD, a dermatologist based in Augusta, Georgia.
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Information was obtained from Parents.com
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