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The Best Way to Protect Your Baby From the Sun   by Stanley Lewis

Protecting your baby from the sun is very important. They have super sensitive skin and can burn very easy. There are many different kind of sun protection products on the market today, and which one is best for your child really depends on the situation. The first and foremost in your arsenal of sun protection for them should be some kind of sun block. While it really isn’t important what particular brand of sun block it is, what is important is the level of protection.

With all the concern about hash chemicals on your baby’s skin, it is also important that you find a sunscreen that is made from natural ingredients. You if your child has fine hair, or is still sort of bald, go for a sunscreen that is designed for the scalp. Now this doesn’t mean that you have to have two or three different kinds of sunscreens, just try to find a happy medium. You can also try a hat. It should be at least SPF 25 or more, and protect from both UVA and UVB rays. If you are concerned about messy lotions, then try the spray type instead.

Children under 6 months should have small amounts on the chin, feet and fore arms. Make sure you get their face, but stay away from their eyes and mouth. One place that needs protection that some people forget is the tops and backs of the ears. The sunscreen should be applied thirty minutes beforehand, and reapplied at least every two hours for continuous protection.

Always choose a carriage that has a sunshade. If you are out at the beach, there are small child tents that you can set up and this will protect your child from the sun’s harmful rays. There are several products to choose from, and any of these that fits your budget will do fine. There are also products available for older babies, including a wide range of hats, sun glasses, and sun suits. You can even find sets, which will have an entire outfit, as well as a supply of Sun Sense Children and toddler sunscreen.

Our children need protection from the sun, and even when we have the best intentions, and try to protect our children with sun shades, sun suits and the like, it is still important to use a sunscreen to cover exposed skin. The more fair haired you are, the more they need protection. It is also important that even if you get caught up in your daily routine, going shopping, visiting with friends, taking a day holiday at the beach, that you take a moment every few hours to reapply sunscreen to your baby.

Realistically, the best way to protect your baby from the sun is not to have them be exposed in the first place, but this is impractical. The second best way is to make sure you find a sunscreen that does all of the above, and one that will not put a pinch on your pocket book. You can save money by buying combination packs, lotion, and outfits together. There are many that are just around 20 Euros, and this is a good deal.

About the Author

Original article by Stanley Lewis for Baby Sun Protection, a UK based online UV Protective Swimsuit for Baby’s and Sunsuits specialist.