Fun in the Sun
Children should be at least this age before you apply sunscreen to their skin.
What is 6 months?
This should be applied more often when children are active and sweating.
What is sunscreen?
Look for this term on sunscreen that means it acts against UVA (linked to skin prematurely aging and skin cancer) and UVB (which is linked to burning) rays.
What is broad spectrum?
All sunscreen has an SPF measure on their labels. The SPF is a relative measure of how long it will take for unprotected skin to burn in the sun compared to how long it will take if the recommended amount of sunscreen is used. What does it stand for?
What is sun protection factor?
The more moisture there is in the air, the less sweat evaporates off skin, which is why people feel hot and sticky when it’s very humid outside. We use this value to understand what temperature it "feels like" outside.
What is humidex?
Everyone (including you) should wear this when outside.
What is a wide-brimmed hat?
Children are more sensitive to this harmful type of light exposure because their outer layer of skin is thinner.
What is UV (ultraviolet) light?
The humidex indicates danger and possible heat stroke when it's above this number.
Children should be encouraged to do this every 30 minutes when outside in hot weather.
What is go into shade?
You should limit outdoor play during this time period when the UV index is high.
What is 11am-3pm?
Be sure to encourage children to do this when outside because they may not ask or complain.
What is drink water?
Children should wear this type of long-sleeved/pants clothing.
What is loose-fitting?
These are not meant to increase the amount of time you spend in the sun without burning; they are meant to provide protection while you are exposed to the sun’s UV rays.
What is sunscreen?
Change children into this after water play or sweating because it reduces fabric's sun protection.
What is dry clothing?
White sand and other bright surfaces (and snow) reflect this and increase exposure to it.
What is UV?