Protect Yourself From Sun

1. If possible, stay out of the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun is at its highest and strongest. However, 15 to 20 minutes (or longer if you have darker pigmented skin) of sunscreen-free exposure 3 times per week is recommended for a proper dose of vitamin D.
 
2. Do not apply sunscreen to infants under 6 months old. Instead, dress them in light clothes that cover their skin, and use a hat with a wide brim to protect their head and face.
Also, bring along an umbrella or other shady cover to ensure they are kept safely out of the sun.
 
3. For kids above 6 months of age, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. Apply sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before they go outside to ensure that a good layer of protection has formed.
 
4. Use protective eyewear in the form of sunglasses with labels ensuring 100 percent UV protection. To encourage kids to wear them, let them choose their own style!
 
5. Double-check all medications and ask your doctor if any prescriptions your child is taking increases sun-sensitivity. If so, it is usually better to stay out of the sun completely.