Some research indicates that children's skin is even more sensitive to sun damage that adults. Children can enjoy outdoor active living, if you take a few simple precautions. Explain to your child why sun protection is important.
Children respond best when they understand why something is being done.
It is also important that children see parents, teachers and leaders setting a good example . Whether you are a construction worker, an agriculturalist, or an outdoor sports enthusiast, you can still enjoy healthy outdoor activity, if you take a few simple steps to reduce your exposure to ultra violet radiation. When participating in outdoor activities at any time, the Sun Guide suggests four somple steps - minimize sun exposure, seek shade, cover up, and use sunscreens. To ensure that children's sensitive skin doesn't react badly to sunscreen, test the product indoors on a small patch of your child's skin, or use a sunscreen specially formulated for children. Remember, however, that baby oil is not a sunscreen, and may in fact actually cause a child to sunburn faster.