Risk of sunburns in childhood

Written by suNNy on 1 June 2009 – 11:18 -

apply sunscreen 300x225 Risk of sunburns in childhoodJust a few serious sunburns can increase your child’s risk of skin cancer later in life. Kids don’t have to be at the pool, beach, or on vacation to get too much sun . Their skin needs protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays whenever they’ re outdoors. … Shade Planning for America’s Schools (PDF-1.2MB) is a manual to help school communities create and maintain a physical environment that supports sun safety by ensuring that school grounds have adequate shade. …

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Clare’s Clique Interview and Story « Live In Our Skinz!

Written by suNNy on 1 June 2009 – 9:42 -

And I wanted to share my experience to make others aware of the dangers of sun exposure. I wore sunscreen quite regularly. I did not sunbathe or go to tanning salons. I was aware of the dangers of sunburns . …. The sun safety book, Skin Sense, is a publication focused on children’s awareness and prevention of skin cancer and sun damage. The book has been written for children ages two to eight and is hoped to reach young children across the nation. …

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Enviroblog: It’s practically summer

Written by suNNy on 25 May 2009 – 13:48 -

kids playing in the water 300x225 Enviroblog: Its practically summerKids are more vulnerable to damage caused by the sun . A few blistering sunburns in childhood can double a person’s lifetime chances of developing serious forms of skin cancer. Keep your family safe in the sun by using a sunscreen that’s effective …

It’s so important for kids to avoid the chemicals in many sunscreens . I just keep them in closer to noon. Call me crazy, but I let my kids play outside in the early morning and late afternoon without any sun protection . …

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Make Your Own UV Reactive Bracelet!

Written by suNNy on 24 May 2009 – 15:26 -

kids playing on the beach in the sun Make Your Own UV Reactive Bracelet!In spite of all their positive uses, UV rays remain very harmful for anyone who spends a large amount of time in the sun without proper protection. The most common effect of exposure to UV rays is sunburn. Sunburn is the damage caused to skin cells when they have absorbed too much energy from UV rays. Sunburn causes blood to rush to the affected area as the body tries to cool the burn, and the damaged skin ultimately peels away. In addition to the burning pain on the skin, sunburn can ultimately cause skin cancer.

The sun safety book, Skin Sense, is a publication focused on children’s awareness and prevention of skin cancer and sun damage. The book has been written for children ages two to eight and is hoped to reach young children across the nation. …

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JJ Levenstein: Sun-proofing Your Child’s Skin

Written by suNNy on 23 May 2009 – 10:56 -

tanned kid in the sun 300x225 JJ Levenstein: Sun proofing Your Childs SkinMay’s National Skin Cancer Awareness Month reminds us all to practice sun safety — not just during the year’s hottest months, but year round. A parent has good reason to engage in sun protection early on: One blistering sunburn from unprotected sun exposure as a child can possibly double the risk … When used correctly, sunscreen can help protect against sunburns and certain skin cancers, but it shouldn’t be used as a reason to stay in the sun for long periods of time . …

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Midwest Moms: Here Comes the Sun: Hints for Sun Safety

Written by suNNy on 23 May 2009 – 7:39 -

We choose sunscreens with Sun Protection Factor [SPF] 15 or above. For fair-skinned children or babies, I have gone as high as 50. (To find out your lotion’s sunburn protection , do this calculation: Average time to sunburn with no …

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SPF 1000000000 « Mom and Pop Place Blog

Written by suNNy on 22 May 2009 – 18:52 -

sun protection on the beach 300x196 SPF 1000000000 « Mom and Pop Place BlogPeople are looking for advice on how to deal with sun exposure with their young kids. Everyone wants to protect their little ones from sunburn . But what about Vitamin D? And what about scary sunscreen chemicals? … When it comes to sun protection , I think a little common sense is the best tool. Go ahead and use sunblock (the right way), but don’t forget that hats and sunglasses and stroller umbrellas are important methods of protection too. The sun’s UV rays are …

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