Why you must minimize exposure to the sun

May 03, 2009

AVOID being outdoors in direct sunlight between 10:00am and 3:00pm when the sun rays are strongest <br>

AVOID being outdoors in direct sunlight between 10:00am and 3:00pm when the sun rays are strongest

Buy a carriage/stroller with a canopy top that can be adjusted to protect your child from the sun

Have window shades in the back seat of your car to provide shade for your baby as you drive

Keep a sun shade/umbrella in the trunk of your car to be used at the beach, parks, in a friend’s backyard.

Check your baby frequently to make sure he is out of direct sunlight. The angle of the sun shifts over the course of the day, so even the most carefully-positioned umbrella or stroller shade will have to be constantly adjusted.

Dressing the part
Even wearing shades is not total protection from the sun, since the rays can be reflected off many surfaces, such as the sun, sand and concrete.

Dressing babies appropriately could help protect them even when they are not exposed to direct sunlight.

Choose clothes that cover the arms and legs. Loose-fitting clothes made of natural fibre, such as cotton, will help keep your baby cooler

Tightly-woven fabrics are more protective than loose weaves

Sunglasses do not just look cool; they also help protect eyes. Find infant shades that block at least 99% of the sun’s rays

Always put a hat on a baby who is going to be outdoors in the sun. The hat should cover the top of the head and have a wide brim in front to shade the face. Hats with soft cloth neck flaps are ideal.

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