Tanning is not only a pleasant result of the sun, but also an important process in which the skin produces melanin, which protects from ultraviolet radiation. However, children's skin is much more sensitive to sunlight than adult skin. Therefore, it is important for parents to be careful not to damage the fragile protective mechanism of the baby. From what age can children be sunbathe and what precautions should be observed in order to prevent undesirable consequences?

Up to two years, children's skin is not yet able to produce a sufficient amount of melanin, which protects from sunburn. Therefore, at this time, babies should not be under direct sunlight. Dosed sunbathing in the first months of life is a maximum of 5-10 minutes a day, and only if all safety conditions are observed. To protect against ultraviolet radiation, children need to wear wide -brimmed panamas, and their bodies should be completely covered by clothes. For open areas of the skin, a special children's sunscreen with a high level of SPF should be used.

From the third year of life, children can be under the sun a little longer, but it is important to remember that even at this age the sun remains dangerous. You can start “acquaintance” a child with sunlight with small intervals of time, starting from several minutes. Gradually, for several weeks, the skin adapts, and the child will be ready for a longer stay in the sun. However, it should be remembered that the maximum time that a child can spend under the sun under the age of 5 years should not exceed two hours a day.

The time for staying in the sun is also important. The safest hours for walking in the fresh air are the morning hours from 9 to 11. At this time, the sun is low above the horizon, and ultraviolet rays pass through the dense layers of the atmosphere, which significantly reduces the risk of skin damage. This is the optimal time for safe stay on the street.

After 11:30 to 15:00, the sun stay becomes especially dangerous, since ultraviolet rays at this time are most intense. For children at this age, such conditions can be extremely harmful, causing sunburn and other skin diseases.

During this period, it is best to hide in the shade or in the room to avoid the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.

It is very important to remember that protective measures should be observed not only to prevent burns, but also to ensure health for the long term. Regular use of sunscreen, proper clothing and the ability to plan time in the sun will help to avoid harm from ultraviolet rays, preserving the children's skin healthy and protected.

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