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versions of sunglasses will harm your child's eyes instead of conforming to safety standards for eye wear. The sunglasses must state on the packaging that they comply and only deal with brand names not the no name brands.

Aloe Vera Gel For Burns or Redness:

You can apply Aloe Vera Gel liberally on redness or sunburn to heal the skin almost over night. Get organic brands and with no additives for healing a burn.

It is more important that ever for parents to be educated and diligent to prevent sun damage which can lead to skin cancer especially in all climates during the summer months.

Sun Screen for Kids:

As the sun seems to be getting stronger every year it is more imperative to protect children from sunburn and skin damage starting in the early years.

The rise of skin cancers has prompted a more aggressive stance by medical researchers for the skin protection of kids. "Experts estimate that the significant percentage of life long exposure to sun occurs by 18 years of age".

Babies 6 Months or Younger:

Babies of this age should be kept out of the sunlight entirely, since their skin is very thin, and has not had the opportunity to fully develop the melanin needed to protect against sun damage. Applying baby oil does nothing to protect against sun damage, and actually helps the skin to burn. Older children should not stay out in the sun from April to September for extended periods of time.

Sun Screen for Kids up to 3 Year of Age:

A sun tan is a sign the body had received too much sun so if your children are tanned, they have already been exposed to sun damage. Youngsters should be transported in buggies or trams in the sun with a sun shade over the buggy.
At the age of 3 to 6 year of age a child's skin and scalp are still too thin and sensitivity to the sun can produce burning damage.

Sun Screens with SPF ratings have chemicals which are absorbed into the skin.
This type needs application hour before going outside, and should be re-applied after swimming or sweating activity. SPF ratings are best at 15 or more, not above SPF 30, an adult sunscreens are no different that children's brands.

Chemical Free Sunscreens:

Today chemical free sunscreens containing zinc oxide or Titanium dioxide that form a barrier on top of the skin instead of getting absorbed. PAPA sunscreens now are a source of skin irritation so chose " PAPA Free" sunscreens.

Keep Your Babies Protected in Other Ways:

Baseball hats may be cute but offer very little protection for the scalp and neck area. A more wide

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