I adore every single thing about the summer. The smell of fresh cut grass, the bright blue skies, walks on the beach and excuses for extra scoops of ice cream. There’s nothing better than the hours spent basking in the sun and swimming in pools…heated to at least 85 degrees please. There is of course one wee problem, the risk of too much sun. You have to be careful with the sun. One way to protect yourself, to protect your skin and take good care of the people you love, is to be vigilant about the use of sunscreen.
What else can a family to do? Know that whether you are flying, driving, or taking a train this weekend, outside for just a short time, or for the entire day, remember that you will still be exposed to UV rays. Here are some tips on how to protect yourself and your little one’s.
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*Remember to Lead by Example! Studies show that children are more likely to adopt healthy habits, like applying sunscreen, if they see their moms applying it on themselves. It’s important to rally moms to use sunscreen in front of their kids in order to demonstrate the importance of daily sunscreen use!
Other tips include:
- Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before you head outdoors.
- Make sure you are using enough sunscreen. You will need to use approximately 1 ounce of sunscreen per application. That’s about the amount it would take to fill a shot glass. (and don’t forget the little places like the tops of your ears and feet)
- Wear sunglasses that offer UV protection.
- If your outside for extended periods of time, seek shade when possible. Think pool side umbrellas and palm trees on the beach. You can still enjoy your time outside while basking in the shade of a palm tree or umbrella.
- Consider limiting the number of hours you are outside when the sun is at it’s hottest. UV rays are usually strongest between the hours of 10am and 2pm.
- Stay hydrated.
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For little ones I make sure I apply sun protection regularly, they also need to wear their hat to protect their little head from sun, same goes for my teens. Everyone needs to stay hydrated as well
Enjoy your time in the sun, wisely, by always wearing sunscreen, reapplying as recommended, staying out of it at the hottest time of the day, and finding shade now and then to get a break from the intense rays of the sun.
Apply, apply and re-apply sunscreen with high SPF, if you’re going to be outdoors…even under a grey sky.
Drink lots of water & Vitamin D from the sun is necessary and good for you… In moderation
We try to stay indoors or at the very least in the shade during the hottest part of the day
Wear lots of sunscreen and a big hat.
My best tip to stay safe in the sumer is to wear a large summer hat when you go out.
Wear sunscreen! Stay hydrated & wear a hat or carry a parasol when you’re going to be out in the direct sun for hours! I have a couple cool patterned paper parasols that I carry when we’re going to spend the day at Harbourfront, outdoor festivals & fairs!
Buy special swimsuits and hats for your children that have UV protection and put sunglasses on them. If your child does not like you putting sunscreen on them try singing their favourite songs with them as you apply it or telling them a story.
My best tip to stay sun safe this summer is to use sunscreen (make sure to reapply it regularly) and wear a hat.
i wear a wide brimmed hat to cover my neck and ears
We wear sunscreen, sunglasses and my son will wear a hat!
Apply sunscreen 20-30 minutes before going outside and to reapply while out in the sun.
Don’t forget to apply your sunscreen every couple of hours, especially after drying off with a towel!
Make sure to re-apply your sunscreen regularly