Sun Care

Due to children’s extremely sensitive skin it is critical to protect them from over-exposure to the sun. Some key ideas to consider and relevant safety products are listed below:

• Babies need protection from the sun at all times as their skin/eyes are very sensitive and delicate. Exposure to UVR can cause painful sunburn and lead to freckles, wrinkles and increased risk of skin cancer.
• Always use broad-spectrum, water resistant SPF30+ sunscreen when going outdoors, even in overcast conditions.
• Protect your baby’s eyes with sunglasses that meet Australian standards.
• Always ensure your child is wearing a broad-brimmed hat that covers their face, head, neck and ears plus other sun-protective clothing when outdoors (ie, long sleeved top and pants).
• Consider using a beach tent when at the beach or park, or seek alternative shade.
• Always shade your baby when they're in the pram, using a pram shade cover.
• Protect your baby’s skin when in a car by the use of tinted windows, sunshade film, roll up sun shade or a rear sun shade.

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Source: Modified from The Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia - Kidsafe and The Mother and Baby "Safety Guide".

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