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.
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Wear a hat and sunglasses to protect the most likely places you’ll burn
My top tip would be to stay out of the sun in its peak hours usually between 11-2
Use a play tent as a sun shade with toys so little ones want to come out the sun and play
Always wear a hat preferably one with a wide brim.
Plenty of water and some shade nearby xx
Take regular breaks from the sun, wear a hat and reapply suncream frequently
Where a hat and sunglasses and sit in the shade during the hottest part of the day
Stay out of the sun when It’s at it’s highest & use at least factor 30
Remember you need sun protection cream even if you’re covered up! Clothes without added SPF offer relatively little protection, especially if they’re white!
Always protect your neck and top of your arms, people always forget about those parts!
Cover up as much as possible with natural fabrics and cover the rest in high factor sunscreen :o)
Set a timer on your phone to remind you to reapply yours/your kids suncream. Easily forgotten when everyone is relaxing or having fun.
Use a high SPF and wear a sun hat!
Sun tan lotion and a hat
Use a 5 star sun lotion and a sun hat
Put your sun cream on before getting dressed. It stops you forgetting to do it and you are less likely to miss a spot
Re apply sun cream regularly even if it clouds over.
Always wear a hat – and drink lots of water and use sun protection of course
Drink lots of water and I keep my sunscreen with my house keys so that I don’t forget to apply it on myself and my daughter before we go out as there have been a number of occasions where I have forgotten!
to try and stay out of the sun at the hottest period of the day