Children Need Sun Protection
Kids need their vitamin D from the sun’s rays but also need to be protected. Kids have sensitive skin and are prone to burn more easily. Also the lighter the skin and eyes, the easier the child will burn. It’s important to protect kids from getting too much sun.
Kids should always wear a sun block with at least 15 SPF, but a higher SPF is much better. Some of the children’s sun blocks are very high, and will protect a child more. Make sure that the sun block is always applied to the skin and rubbed in well. It’s best to wait 30 minutes before the child goes out into the sun once the sun block has been applied.
There are some children’s sun block products that claim they are water resistant or even water proof. It’s very important to always reapply the child’s sun block often, but even more if they are swimming. It is also best to keep your child covered up. Wearing a hat, a cover up, or light clothing is best to avoid sunburn.
Your child should avoid the sun in the middle of the day. Around 2pm to 3pm is when the sun is the most strongest. It’s important that your child avoid the sun at that point if at all possible. If the weather isn’t hot, but the sun is out, you still must be careful. There are many times people don’t realize they are getting burned because there is a nice cold breeze. This can be one of the most dangerous times for kids. They won’t feel how powerful the sun really is, until it’s too late.
It’s always important to wear sun block and be prepared so that your child doesn’t suffer from the damage the sun can have on his skin.
About the Author: Brett Combs is a staff writer for www.shermantx.info the leading online resource for local information for the Sherman, TX and the Texoma area.
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