Sunburns can be dangerous
Dehydration Blisters, Fever are the result of too much sun. Too Much Sun Hurts
In as little as 15 minutes, unprotected skin can be damaged by the sun's UV rays
No Sun? Big Problem
You can get a sunburn on a cloudy day so protect your baby.
Sunburns can be dangerous
Dehydration Blisters, Fever are the result of too much sun. Too Much Sun Hurts
In as little as 15 minutes, unprotected skin can be damaged by the sun's UV rays
No Sun? Big Problem
You can get a sunburn on a cloudy day so protect your baby.
Babies are more likely to become sick from sun exposure, but are also more likely to develop sunburns. Their sensitive skin contains less melanin, the pigment that gives our hair and eyes their color and offers some sun protection. In short, parents must do everything they can to keep babies safe from sunburn.
Babies are more likely to become sick from sun exposure, but are also more likely to develop sunburns. Their sensitive skin contains less melanin, the pigment that gives our hair and eyes their color and offers some sun protection. In short, parents must do everything they can to keep babies safe from sunburn.
Sun Protection and Safety for Babies Sun Protection and Safety for Babies
Martha Little
Martha Little
Robins, P. (2013, 06). Sun safety tips for infants, babies and toddlers. Retrieved 6/22/13 from http://www.skincancer.org/prevention/sun-protection/children/sun-safety-tips-for-infants-babies-and-toddlers
Editor. (2013, 06). Block the sun not the fun. Retrieved 6/22/13 from http://www.sunsafetyalliance.org/block_the_sun.html
Editor. (2013, 04). Protecting children from the sun. Retrieved 6/22/13 from http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/children.htm
Robins, P. (2013, 06). Sun safety tips for infants, babies and toddlers. Retrieved 6/22/13 from http://www.skincancer.org/prevention/sun-protection/children/sun-safety-tips-for-infants-babies-and-toddlers
Editor. (2013, 06). Block the sun not the fun. Retrieved 6/22/13 from http://www.sunsafetyalliance.org/block_the_sun.html
Editor. (2013, 04). Protecting children from the sun. Retrieved 6/22/13 from http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/children.htm
SunWise Skin Cancer Prevention Program azdhs.gov/phs/sunwise Sharon McKenna 602 364-3143
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SunWise Skin Cancer Prevention Program azdhs.gov/phs/sunwise Sharon McKenna 602 364-3143
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Cardon Children’s Medical Center
1400 S Dobson Rd Mesa, AZ
480 412-5437
Sun Protection Program
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sunsafetyalliance.org
The Sun Safety Alliance is dedicated to reducing the incidence of skin cancer and creating national awareness of this important health issue
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A Baby’s Skin is No Match for the Sun
A Baby’s Skin is No Match for the Sun
Sun Protection 101
Infants 0-6 months—Sunscreen is not safe to use, keep them out of the sun. (Robins, 2013)
6-12 months—Use an SPF 15+ sunscreen to all exposed skin and reapply every 2 hours for maximum protection.
Avoid excessive sun exposure between 10am and 4pm, the hottest part of the day.
Don’t forget the sunglasses, choose a pair that blocks at least 90% of the UVA/UVB rays. (Editor CDC, 2013)
To finish off, a wide brim, floppy hat and SPF 15+ lip balm
(Editor, 2013)
(Editor, CDC2013) Sun Protection
