With the heat wave sweeping through the majority of the U.S. last two weeks, Dr. Kelly Hilgers and staff want you to think more and more about sun safety when you’re out and about. There are many ways kids can protect themselves. Parents Magazine has kindly provided five tips to help you get started with sun protection:
1. Limit outdoor playtime between 10a.m. and 4p.m.
2. Apply sunscreen properly. (Choose a sunscreen with SPF (Sun Protection Factor) 15 or higher. Apply to nose, ears, hands, feet, shoulders and behind the neck; lips can also burn, so apply a lip balm with SPF protection.
3. Wearing protective clothing. This includes a hat with a brim, sunglasses and a large umbrella.
4. Watch your medications. Some medications increase the skin's sensitivity to the sun, so make sure to ask your doctor whether your child may be at risk.
5. Set a good example. If your child sees you following sun-safety rules, he or she will follow suit.
Drs. Kelly and Greg encourage you to always have a bottle of water handy when heading out! We hope you're all having a fantastic summer so far!
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