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As summer approaches, many parents are wondering how to protect their baby from the sun. Here are a few tips to reduce the impact of the sun’s rays on your baby’s skin :
- The sun is generally strongest in the middle of the day. We therefore suggest to go outside before 11:00 and after 15:00.
- Choose shady spots or use the stroller’s sunshade. Covering the stroller or shell with a blanket is not recommended, as temperatures rise rapidly indoors.
- Choose a sunscreen with at least 30 SPF that protects against UVA and UVB rays.
- Cream sunscreens are preferable to spray-on sunscreens since their application is more optimal and there are no studies demonstrating the absence of risk associated with inhalation of spray-on sunscreens.
- Sunscreen should be applied about 20 to 30 minutes before going outdoors, and at least every 2 hours thereafter (or more, depending on the activity).
- Sunscreen can be applied to children under 6 months of age, on parts of the body that could be exposed to the sun.
- For young children, mineral sunscreen is preferable to chemical sunscreen. Mineral sunscreen, generally made from zinc oxide, reflects the sun’s rays.
- Wear light, long clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. If possible, use clothing that offers protection against UV rays.
- Sunglasses are recommended. They should be marked UV400 or 100% UV protection.
- Choose light-colored fabrics made from materials such as cotton, linen or bamboo.
To continue learning about sunscreen, please read UV Index Protection Scale.
