The last couple weeks I’ve been passing along some summer fun tips and today “it’s a wrap”…so please, remember these tips when you hit the boat, backyard, beach or outdoor concert!
You can protect your family and still have fun under the sun. This advice applies to everyone regardless of age or ethnicity.
HEALTHY LIVING – Safe Summer Fun ~ Quiz ~
HEALTHY LIVING – Safe Summer Fun ~ UV Exposure ~
- Avoid needless exposure to the sun.
- Protect your eyes by wearing UV blocking sunglasses.
- Select shaded areas for outdoor activities.
- Clothing such as a broad brimmed hat, long-sleeved shirt, and long pants can protect your skin. Tuck a handkerchief under the back of your hat to help prevent sunburn on the neck.
- If you can’t cover up, use a sunscreen containing a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15, verify it has both UVA and UVB protection, re-apply every two hours and after sweating or swimming.
- Avoid using sun lamps.
- Some medication can make skin more sensitive to UV rays, consult your doctor if you have any questions.
- Don’t let infants or children play or sleep in the sun in a playpen, carriage, stroller, etc.
- Get children used to wearing sunscreen lotion, paying particular attention to the most exposed parts – the lips, face, neck, shoulders, back, knees and tops of feet.
- People can use both sunscreen and insect repellents when they are outdoors to protect their health. Follow the instructions on the package for proper applications of each product. Apply the sunscreen first, followed by the insect repellent.
Wishing you a happy on sun safe summer!
Much of the information contained in this post was obtained from Health Canada.
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Excellent tip list Monica! Another place that we often forget to put sunscreen is on the tops of our ears which can easily sunburn if we have short hair (or pulled up in ponytail) or we are in and out of the water.
One other tip: If you’re driving a long distance, be cognizant that your child in the back seat can get a sunburn through the window if he/she is in direct sunlight for a long period of time.
Happy Summer Vacation (almost!) to all :)
Dawn I love the sunscreen on the top of the ears tip, a place people often forget! Yes, I agree, we must always be cognizant of children in the back seat where the can be burned by harmful UVA rays but also can become overheated and at risk for heat exposure or sunstroke with continual direct sunlight exposure.
Hope you have a safe and happy summer!
Monica