Warm days are a great opportunity to get out and explore your local area. While everyone will be keen to enjoy the sun, it is important to ensure children are also being kept safe from it.
This month’s blog at Little Steps Day Care looks at how you can keep your children safe in the sun. For information, call us in Renhold on 01234 889518.
Apply Sun Cream Properly
The key to keeping your children safe in the sun is ensuring they have sun cream on. It should also be applied generously and properly. Be sure to choose a sun cream with SPF 30 or higher and apply it 30 mins before your child goes outside.
Sun cream should be applied to all areas that will be exposed to the sun, including:
- Ears
- Hands
- Feet
- Behind the neck
- Lips
It is also important to apply certain creams every 4 hours, or more often if your child has been swimming or sweating.
Keep them Hydrated
Children can get ill during the hot weather due to dehydration. Therefore, it is important you keep fresh and cool water available at all times. You should also prompt your child to drink throughout the day.
Take Cover
The best way to avoid sunburn is by staying out of the sun during the hottest hours of the day. This is between 11am and 3pm. Keeping children in the shade also keeps them safe. Hot weather can make existing conditions such as asthma worse.
Oversized t-shirts can provide great protection
Be Careful with Fair Skin
Children with fair skin need to be careful in the sun. Dress them in clothing that covers their arms and leg, alongside using sun cream. In addition to this, babies younger than six months should always be kept out of direct sunlight.
Find Out More
For more information about how you can keep your children safe in the sun, contact Little Steps Day Care. Call us in Renhold on 01234 889518 or 07340 956133. Alternatively, send us a message through our contact form and we’ll be in touch.
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