Save Your Children From The Hazards Of Sun

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Life giver Sun can affect you in many negative ways also. These hazards can happen within a few hours, ranging from burning to sunstroke. It may be shocking to note that 80% of the harmful effects of Sun exposure over a lifetime occurs before 18 years of age. Children are more exposed to Sun than adults. Whatever be the age, children must be protected from the sun. Children are more susceptible to dehydration because they cannot release heat as effectively as adults. Therefore by teaching your child Sun protection techniques, you are protecting them for a lifetime from various hazards like sunburn, skin cancer, ageing skin and sunstroke.

Protect your children in the Sun

• Keep away your infants and babies under 1 year of age from direct sunlight. You must keep them in covered strollers, under umbrellas or in the shade.
• You must not allow your children to get out during the peak hours of sunlight between 11 am to 4 pm. However if they go out during those hours, be vigilant to clothe them in long dresses, sunglasses and wide hats that protect their face, neck and ears.
• You must apply sunscreen (SPF 15) to your children, 15 to 30 minutes before their exposure to the Sun. However you must not put sunscreen around your child's eyes.
• You should never use baby oil as a moisturizer for your child. The baby oil will make the effect of sun stronger and cause your child to burn faster.
• Don't forget to apply lip balm (SPF 15) before you let your child out in the Sun.
• When you let your child play near water, make sure that they wear a waterproof sunscreen and dry clothes. Because if they happen to play in water, wet clothing can losen up to half of its UV protection.
• If your kids go swimming, you must ensure that they have waterproof sunglasses formulated for 80 minutes under water.
• You should not neglect the sun protection for your children during cloudy days. 80% of the UV rays penetrate during the cloudy days also.
• Look out for providing more shade in the form of trees and structures in your children's play area.
• Make sure that your children drink enough water each day.
• You must not give caffeine-containing beverages to your kid during exposure to the sun.
• When you go to beach or ski hills for a vacation, avoid giving your kids hot and heavy meals. Choose foods with higher water content such as fruits, vegetables, salads and soups.