It seems like the sun has reappeared – hopefully it’s here to stay this time! As soon as the sun comes out, I am ready with the hats and suncream, because the little blonde 2 burn very easily. It’s so easy to get caught out, especially in this country – even when it doesn’t feel THAT hot to us, the kids can burn in a matter of minutes.
Holiday Gems have come up with a sun safety list for the summer months, which I have found really helpful:
- Sun cream. So easy to forget, especially when you are just playing in the garden or the local park. If you are heading abroad this year, pack sun cream in your suitcase as it can be a lot more expensive in other countries. Make sure you use a high factor sun cream suitable for the weather, and a sun block for tiny babies.
- Cover up. Your head is the first place the sun will hit, and an uncovered head can lead to sunstroke and sunburn. Try and get kids in to the habit of wearing a hat whenever you go out, even if you are just in the garden or popping to the shop – then it quickly becomes normal. Keep shoulders covered with a tshirt, sun suit or sarong.
- Wear shades. Invest in a pair of sunglasses with UV protection, which will block UVA and UVB rays.
- Limit exposure. The hottest time of the day tends to be between 10-4. If you are abroad, try and limit the amount of exposure during that time by taking a rest in the shade or heading inside for a drink or a splash in the pool. Little ones may enjoy a siesta when it’s really hot. As a general rule, if your shadow is shorter than you, the sun is at its strongest and it may be time for a break.
- Kid care. Even waterproof and ‘all day’ suncreams need reapplying more often than you think. If your little one has been in the water, it’s always safest to apply a fresh layer of suncream when they come out.
If the worst happens and you do burn, it’s important to take good care of yourself. Apply cool water and calamine lotion to the sore skin, or get hold of some after sun. If you feel tired, weak and dizzy, or are suffering from a headache, sickness, a fast pulse or symptoms of dehydration then lie down in a dark room, drink plenty of fluids and remove any unnecessary clothing. If sunstroke symptoms persist then you should seek medical advice.
I have teamed up with Holiday Gems to offer one of you the chance to win a sun care kit – ideal for the summer holidays.
Terms and conditions. Open to UK residents, giveaway ends 9/8/17. Winner will be randomly selected from all correctly completed entries and contacted by email. Winner should claim their prixe within 10 days or it may be redrawn. Prize supplied directly by Holiday Gems.
Make sure you wear a spf of at least 30 and apply it before going out into the sun 🙂
Reapply sun cream every few hours, keep in the shade when the sun is at its highest point, wear sunhat and glasses and keep hydrated xxx
All in one sun protection swimsuit and a sun hat with a neck flap
a good spf suncream and a good hat
always put sun cream on x
Make sure you reapply sun cream often as it can get rubbed off in the sand
Stay in the shade at peak times and wear sun lotion
30+ suncream and a large floppy sunhat and sunglasses.
High factor suncream and avoiding the midday sun
Apply suncream at least 20 minutes before going out in the sun and stay out of the sun between 1pm and 3pm…
Take a break from the sun and keep yourself hydrated.
Sun cream and staying out of the sun at the hottest time of day.
keep out of the sun at the hottest part of the day
Lots of suncream, put a UV top & a hat on the kids and drink plenty of water
always wear a hat the floppier the better
When I was a registered child minder, I will admit to being addicted to the sun, I made the children play in the shade, while I basked in the full sunshine, a child once asked why I was sitting in the sun and not in the shade with them, I replied because I am stupid!
Slash on the sunscreen even on cloudy days
Stay out of the sun
Take regular breaks from being in the sun
Keep the factor 50 slapped on at all times. Reapply regularly