How to Avoid Getting Sunburned Kids

my daughters are light skinned redheads, keeping them safe from the sun is intense, one little slip and they are fire engine red and oh how bad that can make a parent feel, not to mention the pain of the child.  It can happen and very quickly and all the more reason we busy parents need to have our tools to fight sunburn on the ready and fully stocked.

Sunscreen and Eye Protection for Kids

Children need to wear both sunscreen and good eye protection while out in the sun. Once we think about the countless hours our children spend outdoors involved in play and sports alone, it is considerable.

It's up to us parents to both set a good example and teach our kids to protect themselves from the sun.  Starting these habits as babies and toddlers leave no room for struggle as they become second nature. Developing good habits while young will prevent sunburns from being an issue in your family.  

It's Never to Late

If you're thinking you may have missed the boat with your child not to worry, you've no doubt practiced the use of sunscreen so you're good.  All you need to do is buy your child some cool sunglasses they will like, have them on the ready and the habit will develop easily.  Remember to wear your protection setting a good example.

Sunburn Prevention Protection List

1. Keep fresh sunscreen for all over body, face and lips on hand everywhere, home and car.
2. Always have UV swimming goggles on hand storing them in a clean dry storage container away from the sun to prevent the quality of the goggles from decaying prematurely.
3. Don't forget to have UV sunglasses for both you and your children to wear outside at play and in the car while driving short or long trips, developing good habits, rituals if you will.
4. Keep a basket packed with clean sun protection garments on the ready for the kids to put on while not swimming as they come out to play.
5. Use the burn protection in your laundry for swimming gear, towels shirts etc.
6. Keep lots of fresh water and fresh fruits on hand for kids to snack on while swimming and playing, water melon is an amazing fun and nutritious snack achieving both goals.
7. Keep a on the go bag packed at all times for outings, stock it with all the protection mentioned here for spur of the moment summer fun.

While sunscreen is important protection from sunburn, the over all body temperature from sun exposure adds up to more than the outward appearance.  

Stroke, heat exhaustion, and heat exposure are all things we can avoid with a few adjustments to our family play time.  

• Adding porch and patio covers is a great idea for protection at home.
• Adding a sun protection to your laundry protecting all the clothes your family wears up to 96 % UV protection from the sun, check out the product to your right.
• Wearing hats and sun protecting garments is another smart tool to prevent sunburning, there are many great children's garments made with sun safety in mind.  

Plus, create a designated place, in your home and car, for the entire family to keep their sunglasses safe and on the ready for anytime you spend time in the sun. The next time you see an adult with blood shot eyes, and think they must have had a bit to much to drink last night, think again, the odds are they suffer from chronic blood shot eyes due to sun damage.  Long term unprotected exposure to the sun damages the eyes.

Enjoy the sun year round all the while protecting yourself from sun burning!