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Slip Slap Slop

{By Emily ~ June 18, 2008} 

Sun+clip+artThese are the sounds of sun screen being slathered on kids everywhere… Yesterday we took Logan, my little one year old, to the pool. It was so much fun, kids were playing, Nerf footballs were flying and we were having a blast splashing in the water.

On our way home, I looked at the pink hue on our cheeks and thought about sun safety and sun screen. I have light skin and tons of freckles, so I am an avid sun-block user. Growing up, the 15 SPF just didn’t work for me, so I had to put on at least 30 SPF or above. Ultimately, I made sure that we wore our sunblock yesterday. But there are always a few (my self included) who get scorched by the sun each year and have an ouchy sunburn to endure.

I found this little article on Sun Safety to be really helpful - it presents the facts of sun exposure, and shares how to protect yourself from the sun and how treat your skin if a sun burn does occur. One fact states: “most kids rack up between 50% and 80% of their lifetime sun exposure before age 18, so it’s important that parents teach their children how to enjoy fun in the sun safely.”

And if by chance a sunburn does occur, here’s a sunburn Instruction Sheet:

If you are not sure which sunscreen to choose, this little article may be of some help too. Coppertone carries a few popular sun blocks for kids that I love to use especially as they are the No. 1 Pediatrician recommended brand, waterproof, hypoallergenic, non-irritating, PABA-free, fragrance-free and ideal for use on your baby’s face. Coppertone also has helpful fAQ’s, a summer tool-kit (which includes your local forecast and UV index), and great sun strategies.

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And for easier application - try a sunblock stick (in sun block spray bottles too).

baby-coppertone Coppertone-Stick

You can find these just about anywhere you like to shop for less than $10.

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Topics: Baby and Children Bath Time and Skin Care, Education and Learning, Health, Fitness and Safety, Spring and Summer Holidays, Swim Clothing and Gear

Comments

4 Responses to “Slip Slap Slop”

  1. happyathome on June 18th, 2008 11:42 am

    Great suggestion about the sunblock stick, small, convenient and easy application! I don’t know about you but you end up bringing so much with you to the beach, at least this is small!
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  2. Carol VR on June 18th, 2008 12:13 pm

    Funny, despite being fairskined, I don’t recall burning as easily when I was younger.

    Whether it’s the lack of ozone, perhaps?!?

    Even still, I don’t even remember wearing sunscreen when I was younger.

    Now, it’s a MUST.

    Particularly scary is the fact you mentioned about how much sun exposure you experience prior to 18 yrs old

    Do feel to pop by my blog and introduce yourself.

    Carol

  3. Mommy Meryl on June 18th, 2008 5:10 pm

    Living in AZ - we are outside in the pool ALL the time. Our fave sunscreen - hands down is Nutregena - its in bluish/silverish can and its a spray-on. You don’t even have to rub it in!!

  4. Jane on July 8th, 2008 9:28 am

    I found some good sun safe tips here:
    http://www.rexall.ca/SunSafety/index.aspx This article mentions that kids and grown ups taking certain drugs or herbal supplements should be wearing sun screen all the time.

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