Tip of the Week – May 18, 2009
May 18, 2009 by Jo
Filed under Child Safety, Children, Health, Parenting
Keep Baby Safe in the Sun
This is the hottest time of the year in the Philippines and in many other locations, around the world, summer is starting.
Summer time activities are great for the entire family but many times we forget the real dangers of the sun. Babies are especially delicate when the sun is on their skin. Here are a few rules to follow when taking your baby out in the summer sun:
* Stay out of the sun from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., when the sun’s rays are most powerful.
* Make sure you keep your baby in the shade when you’re outdoors.
* Protect your babies eyes with sunglasses that block ultraviolet light. Don’t use toy sunglasses. A hat with a wide brim will help protect your baby’s head and eyes.
* Babies can get sunburned on overcast days, too. So you need to protect them on cloudy days when you go out for any length of time.
* Infants should be dressed in lightweight long pants and long-sleeved shirts.
* Remember to apply sunscreen lotions to your baby and yourself when you’re in the sun. You should use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. Apply the sunscreen 30 minutes before you go outside and then reapply it every two hours when you’re outdoors.
* Make sure your stroller has a sunshade.
* If your baby does get a sunburn, apply cool, wet towels on the sunburned areas. If a sunburn causes blisters or chills, call your doctor.
Enjoy your family summer-time activities but remember to be in charge when it comes to how much time your baby spends in the sun.
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