How to Stay Safe in the Sun this Summer
If you and your little ones are anything like me and my family, then much of the summer months will be spent outdoors.
We’ll either be in the garden with the paddling pool out, in the park or somewhere else outdoors, usually a farm!
One thing that really worries me about being outdoors with my children is protecting them from the sun.
We took our girls on holiday for the first time last and although neither got sunburnt, M did have a slightly rosy tint to her face.
I thought I would share with you some tips on how to stay safe in the sun this summer.
1. Use water resistant sunscreen with at least factror 15. I always use factor 50 on our girls and even on myself as I have very pale skin. Be sure to reapply it generously and at regular intervals throughout the day and straight after coming out of the water.
2. Wear a t-shirt, hat and sun glasses. Not all sunglasses offer protection from the sun so be sure to check before you buy!
3. Try to stay in the shade during the hottest part of the day. Usually between 10am and 4pm.
4. Drink plenty of water. When you sweat you loose water that your body needs to work properly, so it’s important to stay hydrated
5. If you’re planning a trip to the beach take a beach tent with you, but make sure it has UV protection as not all do
What are your tips for staying safe in the sun this summer?
3 Comments
Emily Vaughan
July 1, 2014 at 10:00 am
We all use factor 50 here as we have such pale skin haha, no tans for us! Definitely agree with staying out of the sun. On holiday recently we made sure to be in our room after lunch to cool off and have a nap xx
Andy Sweeney
July 1, 2014 at 3:14 pm
Useful article 🙂 So important and often over-looked. Babies in particular can burn in minutes when it is a sunny day.
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July 3, 2014 at 2:49 pm
Well handy Emily – my little one is so small I'm just trying to keep him in the shade – keep having to move him around the garden! can't complain – been fab weather lately 🙂 x