How to apply sun creams to children
We may find it simple. However, many people incorrectly apply sunscreen to children. Maybe it's because of the rush, or because of the impatience of the little ones, we often forget important areas of the body, like the ears or the instep of the feet. We tell you how to apply sunscreen to children t
We may find it simple. However, many people incorrectly apply sunscreen to children. Maybe it's because of the rush, or because of the impatience of the little ones, we often forget important areas of the body, like the ears or the instep of the feet. We tell you how to apply sunscreen to children to be effective and protect them safely from the sun. How to apply sunscreen to children
The effectiveness of sunscreens depends on their correct application. With these tips you can protect your baby from solar radiation:
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Cover the entire skin spreading the cream
. The correct way to apply the sun photoprotector is by rubbing and spreading the cream well over all exposed body areas, especially the face, hands and feet. On the face, the cream should be applied by the nose, lips and ears, but never by the eyelids because the cream can enter the eyes and cause irritation. The eyelids should be protected with the use of sunglasses and a wide-brimmed cap.2.Apply the cream 30 minutes before leaving home
. Because the substances of the sunscreen do not begin to take effect on the skin until 20 minutes after applying it, it is best to put it in the house before leaving. Avoid having your children put on the shirt immediately after applying it so that the cotton fabric does not absorb the cream. But above all, do not wait to get to the beach or the pool to put the cream because during the first half hour of exposure to the sun burns usually occur.3.Renew the sunscreen every 2 hours
. The frequency of usual renewal of the sunscreen is every 2 hours, but as children are frequently bathing, play with water and maintain a lot of physical activity to be constantly playing, renew your sunscreen every less time.4.Apply sunscreen also on cloudy days
. Although they seem like days of shade, on cloudy days you also have to put on sunscreen, because solar radiation passes through the clouds.5.Devote more attention to the most sensitive areas.
Areas where the skin is thinner are the most likely to burn. Also the parts of the body that protrude, such as the shoulders and nose, the areas where the majority of sunburn is concentrated. 6. Do not forget any area.
We extend the cream with care, but sometimes we forget the instep area of the feet, knees and ears. Do not forget them! Source consulted:Spanish Association of Pediatrics (AEP)
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