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Why Our Children Need Sun Hats
Most parents today are aware of the importance of UV protection for their children. In addition to sun lotion an absolute must is the use of sun hats. Many schools proactively reinforce this message during morning, lunch and afternoon breaks outside, with a strong ‘no hat - no outdoor time' policy.
Covering the head can help your child keep their face and neck safe from the harmful ultraviolet rays when outdoors and avoid skin cancer in future years affecting this delicate part of the body. Many authorities on UV protection also advocate keeping youngsters under twelve months old out of direct sunlight, given the sensitivity and thinness of their skin at this age. Even if your child tans rather than burns, any colour deeper than their natural skin tone is indicative of sun damage and should be avoided.
There are other things you can do to protect their precious skin. It's a good idea to try and avoid long periods outside on a sunny day, and try to spend your time in the shade between the hours of eleven and three when UV levels are at their highest. As well as covering the head, it's a good idea to add in sunglasses, a T-shirt and of course sunscreen. A factor of 15+ which is formulated for young skin is the most effective and safest. The damage is done when skin burns so the best thing to do is to avoid that from happening.
Parents need to be especially careful of ultraviolet damage if their children have very fair skin, are prone to freckles and moles, and have fair or red hair. If there is a family history of skin cancer, then it's a good idea to take extra care.
Some parents worry that by covering their children up they will miss out on the benefits of Vitamin D, but sun hats won't make your children miss out on the benefits of this important nutrient. While we need this to help us create strong bones and keep them that way, we can spend short times out in the sun two to three times a week when the sun isn't so strong, to soak it up. You can also give Vitamin D to your child through their diet with fatty fish (such as tuna and salmon) and eggs.
When purchasing sun hats for your children make sure that the fabric used has a UPF50+ rating. This is the highest sun protective rating awarded to fabric. Look for a style that offers protection for your child's ears and neck, with a wide front brim to cover their face. You want a snug fit that will stay on, in or out of the water that is lightweight and quick drying. Finding sun hats with these qualities means your children will forget they are wearing them, yet be protected from harmful UV rays.
About the Author
Cristina Sanders is managing director of swimwear brand Lion in the Sun. Now based in her native New Zealand after 20 years in the UK, Cristina has run the manufacturing, wholesale and retail side of her business for the last 10 years, gaining extensive knowledge of the swimwear industry on both sides of the world and acquiring experience in the dynamic world of small business ownership. Cristina lives and works in sunny Hawkes Bay in New Zealand, spending as many hours as possible on a beach researching and testing her swimwear. Her argument is that if you want to make brilliant swimwear, you need to see it in action, swimwear that looks good in a catalogue also has to fit, last and look good on the beach to keep the customers coming back for more.
Lion in the Sun : Children's Sun Hats
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