Summer is here and it can be lots of fun, especially here in Cyprus. Parents can enjoy the sun responsibly and the best way to protect children by the sun’s harmful UV rays is by being sun-care savvy.
Here is a stunning fact:
Just one blistering sunburn in childhood can double a child’s lifetime risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
Here are some tips to help protect your little ones:
SAFE SUMMER TIPS:
*Time it! Choose to expose children to the sun when UV rays are not so intense, ie before 10am and after 4pm and seek shade at all times.
*Sun-protection Clothing - Use sun-protection clothing and swimwear with at least UPF30+ rating. UPF50+ provides the best protection and it means the clothing or swimwear blocks 97.5% of UV rays from reaching the skin. Sunscreen need not be applied and re-applied on covered skin, which provides additional peace of mind at the beach.
*Sunscreen - Use sunscreen with SPF15 or higher that is broad-spectrum (ie blocks UVA and UVB rays). Remember that sunscreen should not be used on infants before they reach 6 months of age. Apply sunscreen in all exposed areas, especially overlooked ones like the ears and tops of feet, half hour before exposure and re-apply at least every two hours.
*Use a hat - Choose a wide-brimmed hat that covers the face, ears and neck that has a UPF30+ rating.
*Protect the eyes! The skin around the eyes, as well as baby eyes are especially vulnerable to UV rays. Children should wear sunglasses starting at 6 months. Look for child-size sunglasses that offer at 100 percent UVA and UVB protection, cover as much skin as possible (wraparound styles are great), and are impact- or shatter-resistant.
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD GETS A SUNBURN:
*Sunburns on children under 1 year old should be treated as emergencies. Call your doctor immediately.
*If your child is over 1 year of age, call your doctor is there is intense pain, blisters, the child is lethargic or has fever over 38.3 C
*Sunburns can cause dehydration. Give your child plenty of juices and water to replenish.
*Shower your child with lukewarm water that can bring the skin temperature down
* Do not use alcohol
* Do not use lotions containing any pharmaceutical substances unless prescribed by your doctor
* Keep your child away from the sun, until the sunburn has completely healed.
Enjoy the summer responsibly!!!
Isavella Frangou-Pavlou
LPN Mum
Founder suncuddles.com
ABOUT SUNCUDDLES.COM
suncuddles.com is the first and only Cyprus e-shop dedicated to sun protection products for infants and children. suncuddles.com was established to provide high quality products that protect babies and children from the sun’s dangerous UV radiation. Our product range includes only certified and tested swimwear made with material of the highest protection rating UPF50+ (blocks 97.5% of UV rays from reaching the skin), sunglasses and gear from the world’s top brands.
suncuddles.com is the exclusive distributor of world-known Australian brands Baby Banz, SunSplash and Stingray for Cyprus.
Orders in Cyprus are usually delivered within 24 hours through courier service. Three convenient ways to place an order:
1. Online: Go to www.suncuddles.com and make your purchases online. Payment via Paypal.
2. Email: Send a message to inquiries@suncuddles.com. Pay-on-pick up at the courier.
3. Telephone: Dial +355724255513 and customer service will help you place an order. Pay-on-pick up at the courier.
