5 MISTAKES MOST PARENTS MAKE WITH THEIR KIDS SUNSCREEN

If you are a mum like me, you will surely find yourself in the awkward position of covering your children with sunscreen while they are trying to avoid you. In the effort to do the right thing with sun protection you have to know what is really effective. So let’s see what are the usual mistakes.

1.We usually apply the cream when we arrive at the beach. Wrong! Knowing that the sun screens with chemical filters take about half an hour to be active we must apply the cream before we leave the house which will also make it easier for the children.

2.To avoid white marks or grease, we usually apply less cream than indicated by the manufacturer. The correct quantity for the protection of a baby is 2 tablespoons of cream.

3.We also believe that sunscreens for adults are ok for our children. Big mistake.  Our skin is very different and the sunscreen should be different too.

4.Usually we apply the cream once at the beginning of the swim. This should be repeated many times because of the sweat, water and sand that take the cream away.

5.When choosing sunscreen we notice the perfume or the beautiful packing which is wrong. We should focus on the right product for the right age.

7.Hats, sunglasses and special suits are very important for the sun protection of your children.

8.The correct time to go to the beach is before 12 and after 4 in the afternoon.

Enjoy the sun and the beach!