As a new parent we are bombarded with
information; endless lists of do’s and don’ts and some of it seems to change
depending on the source. You’ll be happy to know that when it comes to sun
protection it is simple, and all reliable sources offer the same advice making
it easy to follow.
We know that baby's skin is sensitive and
delicate which makes it more vulnerable to the harmful effects of the sun. For
the first 6 months your baby should be protected and shielded from direct
sunlight. The simple fact is that the sun
should be avoided between 10am and 4pm. Head for the shade, and always use your
Sam&Hugo Sun Blanket to ensure full sun protection in the pram or baby
carrier.
We know too that it is not the heat that
burns the skin but the sun’s UV rays. These rays can cause harm even when we
don’t feel the heat on our skin. In the Southern Hemisphere especially, the UV rays
can cause damage all year round. Keep this in mind and always practice sun
safety by using sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and sun protective clothing. Most
importantly always check the SPF rating of the products you use. The
Sam&Hugo Sun Blanket has an SPF rating of 50+ so you can rest assured your
baby is fully protected from harmful UV rays. http://www.samandhugo.com
Here are some helpful tips for Sun Smart
parents:
1.
Avoid direct sun (10am-4pm)
2.
Apply sunscreen
3.
Wear a SPF 50+ hat
4.
Wear sunglasses
5.
Use UPF50+ Sun shades/umbrellas
when at the beach or pool
6.
Use a Sam&Hugo UPF50+
protective Sun blanket whenever baby is in the pram or baby carrier
7.
Use UPF50+ protective clothing
8.
Seek shade whenever possible
9.
Keep baby hydrated
Disclosure: This is a contributed post.
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