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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Make sure you follow the shade
And let your kids pick there hat from the shops more chance of them wearing it
Keep covered
Apply suntan lotion
Stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day
Use a high SPF
Let your kids pick their Hats and Shades so they look forward to putting them on
Suncream and sunhat! 🙂
A pop up tent for little kids is a great idea for protecting from the sun.
Make a game out of applying suncream so it isn’t such a nightmare. I draw pictures on the kids before rubbing it in.
Keep children in the shade between 11 and 3
Make sure you use the right factor sun cream so don’t burn
Remember to reapply after swimming!
Keep topping up the suncream
Re-apply sun cream regularly
Drink lots of water to stay hydrated and make sure shoulders are covered up x
Wear a hat x
keep out of the sun completely at the very hottest parts of the day
High SPF suncream, hat and shades.
Make sure you apply lots of sun cream to the back of the neck and top of shoulders as these areas burn easily x
dont forget to reapply suncream after being in water
Always dry off after swimming and reapply sun screen
High factor sun cream and sunglasses
Don’t forget to put suncream on the tops of your ears and feet if they aren’t covered. 2 areas that often get overlooked but can burn just as easily as anywhere else.