As the days heat up, our children are outside more.  Learn ways to help protect your child from the sun and to help them enjoy a burn free summer!

General sun safety tips

• Cover up children under 6 months - hats, long/light weight pants
• Avoid sunscreens with PABA for younger children
• Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before you go out
• Use a sunscreen with at least a 15 SPF
• Reapply every 2 to 3 hours
• Don’t forget the eyes: use sunglasses with “broad spectrum” protection

To help sunburn

• Apply a cold compress
• Give a cool/not cold bath
• Apply pure aloe Vera
• Keep out of sun/in shade until healed
• Call doctor is severe burn occurs

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