Protect Your Children's Skin This Summer

Keeping your children safe can be a challenging task in itself! However, when it comes to protecting your child from thesun's damaging and potentially harmful rays there are ways you can keep your child protected. What's even better is that you can keep your children protected whilst also keeping them stylish and looking good!

Children's skin is much more sensitive to UV rays than adults' skin. Because the body is still developing and growing the skin cannot deflect UV rays as well as adults can. If children are exposed to harmful UV rays too often when they're young it can create problems later on in life such as cancer and other skin related health problems.

So it makes sense to keep your child safe and protected this summer. With a range of clothing available your children can look adorable on the beach without worrying about their skin burning. In this article we'll look at just a few of the items of clothing available to protect your children.

Sunglasses

Sunglasses provide valuable protection to the eyes against powerful sun rays. UV rays from the sun can cause long term damage to the retinas in our eyes which can cause sight problems later on in life. It can also be painful to keep your eyes open on a really sunny day and don't forget: your children probably aren't used to such bright sunshine.

Hats

Hats look great and can provide that extra fashion accessory to make your child look cute and adorable. However, hats also provide added protection against the sun. Babies and infants have very little protection on their scalp to protect them against UV rays. Putting a hat on their head will add protection and reduce risks of burning. You can also buy hats with additional UV protection built in.

Bandanas

A bandana is another way to protect the head of your child. Bandanas provide a unique look compared to a hat and can really give your child a nice look on the beach. You'll be surprised at how many passersby compliment you on your child looking adorable!

Swimsuits

Some children love the sea and water, some don't. So if your child can't stay away from the amazing world of water particles they'll need full protection from the sun. A good swimsuit will provide all over protection including arms and legs. Long sleeve swimsuits are better than short sleeved because they cover up more skin. Swimwear with UV protection is also available in a wonderful range of bright colours and styles.

Hoodies

A hoody is a great way to keep your child warm and also cover their head. You might be outside in the sunset when it's getting cold and the built-in hood will provide protection against wind, cold weather and the sun too. They're also a good way to keep your child looking fashionable and cute!

Flap hats

Flap hats have been protecting children's heads for a long time. They're a great solution to harmful UV rays beaming down on your child. Flap hats also provide cover to the back of the neck to protect the skin from burning.

At Little Sunflowers, we stock a wide range of products to protect your children's skin this summer - why not take a look right now?