How to protect baby's skin from the sun
Every summer many people worry about the health of their skin, and tend to protect it - often not in the most correct or appropriate way - in those days when they go to the beach or sunbathe in the pool. However, they forget that, in reality, we must protect our skin whenever we go out to the street and not only in summer. The reason is more than obvious: the sun does not only appear in the summer months, it is always there, and in those days when we went out and / or spent long periods outside the house on the outside, it is equally important to protect ourselves. skin with a solar photo-protector. If you have questions, we recommend you read our note in which we explain how to protect the skin to sunbathe.
As for the protection of the skin from the sun is concerned, there is no doubt that if you have a baby this one is even more important, since the baby's skin is especially delicate and if we do not protect it properly it burns very easily. For this reason, the mother or father must worry -and take care of- their adequate protection, especially to keep her in perfect health and avoid suffering damage despite the sun's rays, which later can be very dangerous in adulthood ( especially if the sun protection is not adequate and they are produced sunburn continuous, since it increases the risk that the child suffers from skin cancer in adulthood).
Why should we always protect the baby's skin from the sun?
The skin of the baby and the child is more sensitive to sunlight, mainly because it is finer than that of an adult person, and because it still does not produce the adequate amount of melanin, whose melanocytes tend to function normally after two years.
In fact, did you know that only 10 or 15 minutes of exposure to the sun is enough to burn the skin of a baby or a child? Evidently, solar photo protection must be maintained all year, since the baby can be burned even on cloudy days or when it is cold, since UV radiation is still present even when the sunlight is not visible and we do not feel heat.
Useful tips to protect the baby's skin from the sun properly
Avoid direct exposure if the baby is too small
It is preferable to avoid, as far as possible, Direct exposure to the sun in the first 3 to 6 months of age of the baby, since in the first months of life the child's skin tends to be even more delicate. Especially between 10 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon, which are the moments of the day when the sun's rays are much stronger.
Always apply a sunscreen
Whenever you go out with the baby, or when you go to the beach or the pool with him for a while, It is important to protect your skin with sunscreen. Even if you put the baby in the shade, since in fact only babies that are in closed places or in open areas but completely shaded are those that can remain without sunscreen.
Currently in the market you can find different brands and sunscreens specially designed for the protection of the skin of children. On the SFP index, it is advised to be at least 30 or higher.
And when to apply sunscreen? It is advisable to do it at least 30 minutes before leaving, and then reapply again every 2 hours, especially if the baby has sweated or has been playing in the water. In these cases it is also recommended to use a waterproof sunscreen.
The best clothes to put on
It is advisable that the baby always wear a hat or a cap to protect both the sun and heat. Also lightweight long pants and long-sleeved shirts. It is recommended, in fact, to use cotton and linen fabrics because they are the freshest and those that absorb heat better.
Images | Eduardo Merille / iStock This article is published for informational purposes only. You can not and should not replace the consultation with a Pediatrician. We advise you to consult your trusted pediatrician. ThemesSummer Skin
