Summer Safety
When thinking summertime fun with children it means stocking up on sunscreen, buying bathing suites, making sure the sand toys are packed and you’re ready to roll! Splashing good times accompany the summer months but summertime safety is equally important as fun! From avoiding heat stroke, to thinking about play ground safety, sun safety and sunburn prevention is important too!
Recently the Environmental Working Group published their 2010 study rating what they believe to be the safest sun screens on the market and a one page free guide for consumers to help them choose safe. To my surprise only 8% of 400 sunscreens tested were considered safe, which means you most likely have a bottle in your diaper bag or bathroom cupboard that is not so safe to use. Parents wanting to protect themselves and children from the rays can view the one page guide and learn more about the safe sun screen choices here.
Protecting our children from harmful sunshiny rays, it is important! Their skin is so delicate it can burn in less than 15 minutes! Learn the facts about sun exposure or what to do if your child suffers from a sun burn, Kids Health is a helpful resource for parents and providers. Day cares and schools can help with sun safety by taking action steps to establish policies and educate children and parents about safe sun screen options. The sunshine is here, it is time to be prepared!
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