Summer is coming to an end and the temperatures are cooling off. This is more of a reason to get outside before the winter cold and snow limits us! Children’s skin is much more sensitive to the sun and we need to protect at all times. Here are 5 easy sun care tips for your child’s safety. 
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1. Apply sunscreen ….. Always! Every day you should be applying sunscreen before going outside with your child. Sometimes we associate sunscreen with the beach or pool but truth be told, it only takes a few minutes of sun to give a child a burn. Whether going shopping, to a park, or to a friend’s house, sunscreen should always be applied. 
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According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 23% of lifetime sun exposure occurs by age 18 [1]
According to the Skin Cancer foundation, just 5 sunburns before the age of 20 can increase the risk of melanoma by a startling +80%.
These sunburns may cause irreversible damage that could make the skin more fragile over the long-term, which in turn leads to accelerated skin aging and increased risk of skin cancer.
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2. Stay in the shade. Grab a blanket, games, and lunch to create a picnic in the shade. UV rays are strongest at midday so find a shady place to play. 
3. Cover up. Rashguards are great for babies, toddlers, and kids to stay covered up while splishing and splashing. Getting kids used to wearing a hat and sunglasses at a young age will help the “fight” later on. Don’t wait until the summer to put hats on the kids. Use them all year long so it becomes habit and the kids will WANT their hat on. Same goes for sunglasses. 
4. Medications – If you or your child is taking a medication be sure to ask the doctor or pharmacist about going outside in the sun. Some medications can make skin more sensitive which means the slightest exposure can cause a burn.
5. Be A role model- This is probably the most important. Kids want to do what their parents are doing. If everyone is grabbing their sunglasses and hats when going out, it shows that kids this is normal. 
[1] http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-facts; Godar DE, Urbach F, Gasparro FP, Van der Leun JC. UV doses of young adults. Photochem Photobiol 2003; 77(4):453-457
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Sunscreen, sunscreen, SUNSCREEN! I always make sure all of us have sunscreen on every exposed part of our body.
Being a role model is key. It’s so important that the kids learn to take care of their skin by seeing mom and dad do it.
These tips are so important. We see people visit Florida all the time and forget to even pull out the sunscreen.
Seems like some easy to follow tips, I miss having little ones around. They certainly are a lot of fun, looks like you know how to have fun and keep their skin protected too!
This is really good advice for avoiding sun damage. The 60 SPF La roche-Posay lotion sounds like it will do the trick!
Sun safety is so important. These are great tips for protecting your kids from the sun.
Awe your boys are so sweet! Sun care is so important, it’s a must living here in Cali!
They’re my grandsons and thank you!
A quality sunscreen is a must when it comes to protecting my daughter from the sun. She has fair Irish skin that burns very quickly!
Great tips for the kids! We should have the right tools to survive this summer! I just love that you mentioned a good sunscreen brand, it’s perfect for the kids.
It’s easy to forget that cloudy or cooler days still involve sunburns! I’ve made this mistake before, never again.
This is such a great reminder. A lot of us don’t think to ask about medications and the reaction to the sun.
We just recently got to try this brand. We love it! Just because it’s cooler doesn’t mean the sun goes away!
This is some excellent advice. I find that being a good role model is the most effective.
I agree with you on that tip – Be a Role Model. Kids are like sponges when it comes to learning. They imitate what they see. Setting a good example on skin care is the best route to take.
Great sun care tips for the kiddos. I had not seen this brand, but it sounds great.
I think some people forget hat and glasses are good for kids too. Kids should wear them more often in the summer especially in pools/by oceans.
We are so protective of our children’s skin as well. Using a quality sunscreen is super important!