although many parents know that their kids need vitamin D, but most of them are aware that getting extra sun exposure isn't a good way to get it. The risks of too much sun exposure includes getting a sunburn and an increased risk of certain types of skin cancer your kids will be much healthier if you work on
these seven steps to safer sun protection
Avoid the sun
Apply sunscreen properly
.Wear a hat
Wear sunglasses
.Use sun protection clothing
.Avoid artificial tanning
.Check your child's skin
Avoid the Sun
Sure, avoid the sun and you can avoid letting your kids get a sun tan, sun burn or any kind of sun damage. But that isn't very practical, since we all want our kids outside playing and being active. If kids sit on the couch and play video games or lie on their bed watching TV, they won't ever get a sunburn, but they won't be very healthy either.
Instead of avoiding the sun altogether, it is more important to avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun's rays are strongest
When trying to avoid the sun, be sure to remember that
some UV rays (about 20%) can pass through clouds and be reflected on sand and snow
kids with light skin can burn much faster in the sun
having dark skin doesn't mean that you can avoid worrying about sun protection
Also remember that younger babies can get overheated quickly, so you should usually keep kids less than 6 months old out of the sun, especially since the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
doesn't recommend the routine use of sunscreen until six months.
Avoiding the sun or using extra sun protection is also important for certain high-risk people, including children and teens who have very fair skin or who burn easily
have a family history of skin cancer
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take medications that put them at extra risk, including most acne medications, some antibiotics and many other medications (check the package insert or ask your pediatrician or pharmacist)
