A PARENTING whizz has revealed how to apply sunscreen to kids properly without getting it in their eyes.
With the weather warming up, most families are looking to spend more time outdoors – but as much as people dislike the sticky feeling of thick sunscreen on their skin, it is an absolute must.
According to The Mirror, a shocking number of Brits – one in three – suffered from sunburn in 2016.
The same data also suggested that not only were 28 per cent sunburnt on three or more occasions, but plenty of Brits don’t take the risks of sunburn seriously.
Whilst milder cases will usually go away once the skin has healed, more severe sunburns can result in painful skin burns and even visits to the hospital.
Intense, repeated expose to UV light also significantly increases the risk of skin damage – from dark spots to rough and wrinkled skin.
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It’s not only adults who need to take care of their skin and health – with long days on the beach or running around in the garden, children are prone to sunburns just as much.
Parenting and early years expert, Kirsty Ketley, took it to social media to share a short demonstration on how to apply sunscreen to your kids.
Kirsty, who regularly provides useful tips to fellow parents on her website, said: ”For babies over six months, sit them facing away from you between your legs.”
She explained that you should first begin by taking a small dollop of sunscreen and apply it to the nose, followed by the cheeks and then spread the cream up to the ears and forehead.
What factor sunscreen should I use?
As summer gets nearer, the UV radiation becomes only stronger and we need even more protection from sunrays than throughout the rest of the year.
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This means it’s very important to check your sunscreen bottles to find out what protection they provide – the NHS recommends a minimum of 4-star UVA.
The label should also have a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 to protect against the strong UVB light.
However, people shouldn’t rely only on sunscreen to stay safe – during the hottest parts of the day around the afternoon, it’s also recommended to stay in the shade and wear suitable clothing.
Kirsty’s advice is specifically for offpsrings aged six months and up, but babies younger than this should be kept out of the sun altogether.
