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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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Kids 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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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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May’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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People 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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Getting a sunburn – or even a tan- increases your child’s risk of skin cancer. Now is the time to protect his/her birthday suit. – Daryn Eller ( Parents Magazine ). I came across some clothings for sun protection in the parents magazine ( June … You can also wash your children’s clothing with SunGuard sold at fabric stores. How do you feel about the sun protective clothings? It doesn’t mean we have to stop putting sunscreen on our children. Please comment as you please. …

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Before you know it, summer will be right upon on us and with that comes the risk of sunburns . It is wise to not get too much sun for risk of skin damage and. …

To avoid sunburns, we must take certain precautions.  Many of us, including children can only be out in direct sunlight for about 10 to 15 minutes before feeling some effects of burning, while others can safely be out 20 to 30 minutes. A moderate exposure to sunlight on a daily basis is beneficial to your health and that of your child.  You can minimize exposure to the sun during the hours of 10am and 3pm, when the sun is the hottest.

If you need to go out during the hottest part of the day, protection is essential. The best protection is  a wide-brimmed hat and natural fiber clothing that will protect the skin, but quite honestly we do not usually use this type of protection.   Read more »