As a mother of three small children, all under the age of 5 years old, I often struggle with the best way to PROTECT my babies, while still allowing them FUN IN THE SUN! As a recovered SUN WORSHIPPER, I had never incorporated a sunSCREEN into my life, just Johnson's Baby Oil for a day at the beach.... Times have sure changed! Now, I use different Johnson & Johnson products: Neutrogena 70 Sunblock for me, and Aveeno Baby 50 SPF Sunscreen for my little ones.There are important things to consider when exposing your Children to the harmful aspects of UVA and UVB rays. BabyCenter offers these suggestions for being SAFE IN THE SUN!:
- Keep babies/children out of direct sunlight from 10a-4p.
- Dress children in longsleeved shirts, hats, sunglasses, and use umbrellas/tents to shield the UV rays.
- Use a waterproof "broadspectrum" sunscreen for babies over 6 months, covering both UVA and UVB rays. Make sure not to forget the sensitive lips, nose, and ears!
- Apply SPF 30 or over at least 30 minutes BEFORE sun exposure.
- Reapply every 2 HOURS especially after playing in the water or sweating, even though your sunscreen is waterproof.
- Have fun knowing you are protecting and educating our most PRECIOUS assets, our children.
A well respected and WISE Texas Dermatologist once told me, "EDUCATION of our children about Sun Safety and Skin Cancer can CHANGE THEIR FUTURE". Her brilliant idea was that EVERY CHILD learn to put on their OWN sunscreen after they brush their teeth each morning, as it is just as VITAL to their overall health and well being. We can shape their paradigms. I will work to do that. Will You?
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