Sun protection tips for babies and toddlers

Sun Protection for BABIES and TODDLERS

  •  Make sure that your baby’s stroller provides adequate shade
  • Your baby should have fresh air and light but not at the peak risk times of the day, try the early morning or late afternoon
  • Your baby should wear a hat or bonnet with a wide brim whenever he or she is outside
  • When sitting outside find a shady place to rest or use a handy SUN SHADE TENT
  • Make sure your baby’s arms and legs are loosely covered
  • Choose a sunscreen of at least 15 SPF
  • Do a “patch test” before you plan time in the sun
  • Sunscreen should NOT be used on babies less than 6 months old
  • Apply the sunscreen before going outside and reapply every 2 hours
  • Don’t forget the hands, ears, nose and the area around the eye
  • An SPF lip balm should be applied
  • UV blocking sunglasses will protect the eyes from UVB and UVA rays
  • NEVER put baby oil on your child before going outside

     

 

 

***One blistering sunburn in childhood can double a person’s lifetime chances of developing serious forms of skin cancer***

 

 

 

 

 

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