Summer Sun and Baby Safety

What special concerns should you have about baby safety in the summer sun? Here are a few, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

  • Babies under 6 months should be kept out of direct sunlight
  • Choose a sunscreen designed for young children
  • Make sure your baby/child drinks plenty of water, as hot days can dehydrate them quickly
  • Select clothes made of tightly woven fabrics
  • The sun's rays are the strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
  • The sun's damaging UV rays can bounce back from sand, snow or concrete
  • Most of the sun's rays can come through the clouds on an overcast day
  • Use a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15.

For the complete list, and more details, visit this page at the AAP website.

Note that the contents here are not presented from a professional, and that the content within only presents an overview of the topics and does not replace safety advice from a professional safety expert.

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