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Sun Protection Babies-Toddlers-KidsSo many do not realize that sun protection for babies and toddlers is important. Tips, clothing, playthings providing sun protection for babies and toddlers.
IMPORTANT WARNINGA mother has written an article, along with photos of her child after a particular brand of sunscreen was used on her child.
She has written this article as a WARNING! DO NOT BUY THIS SUNSCREEN!!! However, to be fair. This sunscreen only has a SPF 15. The mom also wrote that in 3 1/2 hours time, she only reapplied the sunscreen twice which is a big mistake. A sunscreen for a child should be no less than SPF 50. Babies younger than 6 months should be kept out of the sun. When going outside, dress your baby in lightweight clothes that cover arms and legs — and don't forget a hat. If you can't avoid the sun, you can use a small amount of sunscreen on your baby's exposed skin, like the hands and face. Another thing is that there isn't any label information provided by the mother. Therefore, we aren't able to ascertain as to whether the company provided enough information, or good instructions on how often to reapply. My personal experience, since I look like a lobster within 15 minutes of being in or near water, sitting directly in the sun. While in Florida, back in the 80's, I took family members to the beach. I rushed to find some sunscreen, which turned out to be a Walmart Brand No-Ad. I also had a fair-skinned, red headed cousin with us that was another one who burned easily. Every time we went into the water, even if just for a few minutes, came out, we put sunscreen on again. We also put it on again before we got into water and immediately after leaving the water. I don't recall what the SPF was, but back then usually the highest was SPF 30. The No-Ad I bought back in the 80's was in a pink bottle. We used a lot of sunscreen that day and used it frequently. The only person who was burned was my sister because she refused to use sunscreen on her face. |
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Infants, Toddlers and Kids Need Sun Protection Too |
For some, summer is coming and it will soon be time to begin getting ready for the backyard pool, or maybe some trips to the beach. Others may be going on vacation in tropical areas, or able to go to the beach year round.
Whether it is a trip to tropical areas or only being able to enjoy the sun and water activities during the summer, UV rays are harmful to our skin.
Not only do adults need protection from the UV rays. Parents need to provide sun protection for babies and toddlers.
Here are tips about UV rays which is beneficial to the entire family, as well as ways to protect your babies and toddlers.
Whether it is a trip to tropical areas or only being able to enjoy the sun and water activities during the summer, UV rays are harmful to our skin.
Not only do adults need protection from the UV rays. Parents need to provide sun protection for babies and toddlers.
Here are tips about UV rays which is beneficial to the entire family, as well as ways to protect your babies and toddlers.
Sunburn Myths-UV Rays
Children burn easily, and their skin also becomes damaged from the sun, leaving them at risk for skin cancer at some point in their lifetime, whether we want to believe it or not. As parents, we need to protect them from the UV rays of the sun. In order to do so, we need to dispel some of sunburn myths.
Babies and toddlers spend a lot of time outdoors in their stroller. You can begin protecting the from UV rays with the Kiddopotamus RayShade Single - Black
Cloudy Days
Cloudy days does not mean that sunburn or skin damage will not occur. Although you may not see the bright sun, which is hiding behind the clouds, those dangerous rays are still coming through the clouds.
Reflections
The water, whether it is at the beach, your favorite lake, or from a wading pool in the back yard, the sun rays reflect off of the water. The same goes with the sand. When home, the reflection of your automobile and other metals in the yard not only reflect light, but also reflect the rays.
Shade
Shade is great for keeping cool. However, the sun does reflect off of other surfaces creating skin exposure to the rays. However, shade does provide protection from direct sunlight which may help prevent heat exhaustion and other serious conditions.
Strollers need shade covers to protect infants to toddlers from UV rays.
Babies and toddlers spend a lot of time outdoors in their stroller. You can begin protecting the from UV rays with the Kiddopotamus RayShade Single - Black
Cloudy Days
Cloudy days does not mean that sunburn or skin damage will not occur. Although you may not see the bright sun, which is hiding behind the clouds, those dangerous rays are still coming through the clouds.
Reflections
The water, whether it is at the beach, your favorite lake, or from a wading pool in the back yard, the sun rays reflect off of the water. The same goes with the sand. When home, the reflection of your automobile and other metals in the yard not only reflect light, but also reflect the rays.
Shade
Shade is great for keeping cool. However, the sun does reflect off of other surfaces creating skin exposure to the rays. However, shade does provide protection from direct sunlight which may help prevent heat exhaustion and other serious conditions.
Strollers need shade covers to protect infants to toddlers from UV rays.
 
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Ways To Protect Babies And Kids From UV RaysThere are multiple ways to provide skin protection for our children during the summer from UV rays.
Although you cannot provide total UV ray protection, unless you keep your children indoors, there are ways to protect them from the rays, as well as sunburn. |
Sun Protection At Play-The Beach-The Pool
Kids love to play outside. One of the popular items for kids is the backyard playsets. When choosing outdoor playsets, you need to consider how much sun protection they will provide for your kids, while allowing them to have fun in the sun.
UV Sun Sense Wristbands
 
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Since water and sand are reflectors for the sun and its rays, an umbrella covered sandbox or wading pool is one of the ways you can protect your children.
Babies need protective lotions with the proper ingredients and sunscreen. Now we will begin with more information about sun protection for babies and toddlers, and helpful products. |
UV Protective Lotions-Sunscreen
UV Protective Lotions Sunscreen All of us should use sunscreen while outside not only during the summer, but winter months as well to protect us from the rays. Using sunscreen is one of the most important items that you need to protect babies and kids from the UV rays. Adults need sunscreen too for the same reasons.
There is an array of sunscreen products on the market. If you want to know the best type of sunscreen for your baby, Dr. Patricia Treadwell, Pediatric Dermotologist wrote, an easy to understand article, on the subject at
http://www.babycenter.com/404_what-kind-of-sunscreen-is-best-for-children_12504.bc
There is an array of sunscreen products on the market. If you want to know the best type of sunscreen for your baby, Dr. Patricia Treadwell, Pediatric Dermotologist wrote, an easy to understand article, on the subject at
http://www.babycenter.com/404_what-kind-of-sunscreen-is-best-for-children_12504.bc
UV Ray Protection-Sunglasses
We often see babies and toddlers wearing cute little sunglasses but most of the time they don't provide UV ray protection. UV rays can damage not only the eyes of an adult, but the eyes of babies, toddlers, children and even teens.
Sunglass should have at least a 99 percent, if not 100 percent UV Ray and UVB ray protection. Other acceptable sunglasses have labels that say they meet ANSI (American National Standards Institute requirements or block UV absorption up to 400nm.
Buy your sunglasses from reputable retailers and avoid street vendors due to possibility of false labeling.
If you are choosing sunglasses for your toddler, it is more likely that they will wear them if they pick them out. Of course, you need to find the proper sunglasses and then give your child a selection
to pick from. Also make sure that they fit snugly.
BABY BANDZ SUNGLASSES.
The Baby Bandz has an array of the ultimate in UVA/UVB ray eye protection. Polarized lenses with a UV 400 rating for 100% UVA/UVB protection. There is an adjustable headband. Two colors: Pink/Blue. If baby or toddler is wearing prescription glasses, prescription lenses may fit these, but only your optical provider would be able to tell you for sure.
More Information about sunglasses
Sunglass should have at least a 99 percent, if not 100 percent UV Ray and UVB ray protection. Other acceptable sunglasses have labels that say they meet ANSI (American National Standards Institute requirements or block UV absorption up to 400nm.
Buy your sunglasses from reputable retailers and avoid street vendors due to possibility of false labeling.
If you are choosing sunglasses for your toddler, it is more likely that they will wear them if they pick them out. Of course, you need to find the proper sunglasses and then give your child a selection
to pick from. Also make sure that they fit snugly.
BABY BANDZ SUNGLASSES.
The Baby Bandz has an array of the ultimate in UVA/UVB ray eye protection. Polarized lenses with a UV 400 rating for 100% UVA/UVB protection. There is an adjustable headband. Two colors: Pink/Blue. If baby or toddler is wearing prescription glasses, prescription lenses may fit these, but only your optical provider would be able to tell you for sure.
More Information about sunglasses
Sun Protection Swimwear For Babies And Toddlers
 
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UV Protective Swimwear
Wearing swimwear is one of the ways to keep ourselves cool during the summer, especially babies and toddlers who do not like the heat. Don’t settle for any bathing suit this year. Instead, protect your children with UV protective swimwear. The materials used for UV protective bathing suits block the dangerous UV rays. Many designers have taken into consideration that many children get rashes, and chafed skin during the summer; creating designs that will help decrease those summer rashes and chafed skin. |
Sun Protective Hats
Many of us think of hats as an accessory for the colder months. However, summer hats are needed by our babies and children to protect them from UV rays as well. If you have ever seen an adult with thinning hair, you have probably seen a sunburned scalp. Can you imagine what those rays do the scalp of a child?
You want to keep the hat on your baby, so one with a chin strap may be best, even if you don’t have it fastened all of the time. There are a lot of cute hats, but whether the hat is for a boy or girl, your best choice is one with a brim.
You want to keep the hat on your baby, so one with a chin strap may be best, even if you don’t have it fastened all of the time. There are a lot of cute hats, but whether the hat is for a boy or girl, your best choice is one with a brim.
i play. Baby & Toddler Flap Sun Protection Hat
The iplaybaby sun hat is made from polyester and has a polyester/wicker lining that is comfy and enables the hat to dry quickly.
There is a toggle on the tie strap which enables a custom-fit.
There is a UPF rating of 50+ which means only 1/50th of the UV radiation falling on the surface of the garment to pass through it, protecting your infant or toddlers's head, neck and eyes from the sun rays while playing outdoors.
Comes in a variety of colors and patterns. You can also get these in bucket hat styles which is great for sun protection as well.
There is a toggle on the tie strap which enables a custom-fit.
There is a UPF rating of 50+ which means only 1/50th of the UV radiation falling on the surface of the garment to pass through it, protecting your infant or toddlers's head, neck and eyes from the sun rays while playing outdoors.
Comes in a variety of colors and patterns. You can also get these in bucket hat styles which is great for sun protection as well.