CareÂgivers often wonÂder what the propÂer proÂceÂdure is for keepÂing chilÂdren proÂtectÂed from the sun’s harmÂful rays. At Care CoursÂes, our course Sun SafeÂty tells you what you need to know about how you can proÂtect your chilÂdren form the sun.
All chilÂdren need proÂtecÂtion from the sun and this blog will give you some helpÂful tips and inforÂmaÂtion to keep chilÂdren safe while playÂing outÂdoors. The inforÂmaÂtion proÂvidÂed comes directÂly from the course itself!
Although not all chilÂdren burn easÂiÂly when exposed to the sun, peoÂple of all skin types can develÂop many difÂferÂent malÂadies from too much unproÂtectÂed expoÂsure to the sun’s rays.
By folÂlowÂing a few simÂple guideÂlines to proÂtect ourÂselves from harmÂful UV rays, both chilÂdren and adults can safeÂly enjoy outÂdoor activities.
Guidelines for protecting children from the sun:
- SchedÂulÂing outÂdoor activÂiÂties to avoid the time of the day when the sun’s UV rays are most intense.
- MakÂing sure chilÂdren are well hydratÂed before engagÂing in outÂdoor physÂiÂcal activÂiÂty in warm weather.
- MakÂing sure that chilÂdren wear proÂtecÂtive clothÂing, hats, and sunÂglassÂes when playÂing in the sun.
- Using sunÂscreen as part of your sun-proÂtecÂtion plan.
- StayÂing in the shade whenÂevÂer possible.
- AvoidÂing reflecÂtive surfaces.
FolÂlowÂing these sugÂgesÂtions will help make sure that the chilÂdren in your care stay safe and avoid the harmÂful impacts of too much sun exposure.
While sunÂlight benÂeÂfits us physÂiÂcalÂly, behavÂioralÂly, and emoÂtionÂalÂly, it can also be danÂgerÂous. ProÂtectÂing chilÂdren from the sun’s UV radiÂaÂtion, and teachÂing them life-long sun-safe habits, will allow them to safeÂly take advanÂtage of everyÂthing the outÂdoors has to offer. Read more about this subÂject in our blog on the Top Five MisÂconÂcepÂtions about Sun-SafeÂty.
Please let us know how we can be of addiÂtionÂal assisÂtance! Call us: 1–800-685‑7610, MonÂday through FriÂday, 9–5 ET, or email us days, evenings and weekÂends: info@CareCourses.com. We’re here to help!
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