The American Academy of Dermatologists advises:
“Never spray sunscreen around or near the face or mouth. Spraying adequate amounts of the sunscreen into your hands and then applying the sunscreen can help avoid the fumes while also ensuring adequate coverage. When applying spray sunscreens on children, be aware of the direction of the wind to avoid inhalation.”
Useful Tips for Keeping Kids Safe from Sun
- Here’s what you need to know – the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) highly recommends that you should avoid exposing babies under 6 months to the sun and to dress infants in lightweight long pants and shirts and brimmed hats. A minimal amount of sunscreen with at least 15 SPF can be applied to small areas, if necessary.
- But, if your children are older, than they should also wear hats with a brim, sunglasses and clothing with a tight weave to protect against UVA and UVB rays, the AAP says. They should also stay in the shade when possible and limit sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Note: all children should use a sunscreen with an SPF 15 or greater that protects against UVA and UVB rays and reapply every two hours and after swimming or sweating, the AAP says. We really hope you find this article helpful and don’t forget to share it with your friends and family. Thank You.
Source: www.consumerreports.org