Summertime Sun Safety For Your Baby

All new parents are a little anxious when they enter their first summer. You can feel like you’ve been thrown in at the deep end, because of the combination of natural anxiety about being a new parent combined with all of the other things that you need to be wary of during the summer. When it comes to summer any parent will tell you that there is a certain amount of trial-and-error involved in getting the results your child needs. Although, that being said, a little common sense goes a long way.
While you will want to protect you babies skin from the sun you must be careful not to overdress them. You should always strive to keep babies delicate skin covered. it can be too easy to go the other way and overdress them which is just as bad, if not worse. To ensure your child is as cool as can be you should dress them in cool thin cotton as well as finishing the deal with a floppy sun hat to keep the sun off his head.
It is almost impossible to avoid the sun all summer. Instead of letting their children loose whilst covered in sun screen many parents opt to try and keep their children out of the sun as much as possible. Although this might seem the perfect idea in reality it can be a little harder to achieve. If you plan on going out in the sun with your baby then you should always use a good sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more. Even whilst in the pool your little one will need protection so it is good to get a water resistant sun screen.
When summertime comes round for you and baby you will have to think about mosquitoes and other nasties. In the past few years there has been increased worry about West Nile Virus and as such insects have climbed from being a minor annoyance to a health hazard. As well as the methods advised by the health authorities there are alternative methods for mosquito prevention. As a parent I am not comfortable with the idea of applying a dangerous chemical like DEET to my child’s skin. The chemical DEET is extremely toxic and dangerous and was designed for the military and not for babies. Why not try using tea tree of rosemary oil to protect your baby from troublesome insects. These oils are a natural and safe way of keeping your baby protected. If you are going to be spending sometime in the country then it is advisable to dress your child in light cotton clothing that leaves very little skin exposed.
Wearing a helmet to stop any nasty bumps is advised if your little one loves riding on their tri-cycle. There are numerous children rushed to hospital because their parents didn’t take the proper precautions. It is way better to play it safe and be sure you child is wearing a helmet that they may not need than not wearing one when they do need it. A baby harness might be a good idea for those parents whose child is just starting to toddle. This will give your toddler the freedom to toddle in whichever direction they please minus the bumps and bruises. First and foremost you should have fun with you little one and have a great summer.