In the summer, when the sun begins to heat hot, mothers think about protecting their children's skin. This becomes especially relevant when the family is going on vacation to the sea or going on a picnic. Let's find out what kind of baby sunscreen creams there are, how they differ and whether they are needed in the first-aid kit for a child at sea .
Why do I need a sunblock for children?
Let's see, why do we need a sunblock? At its core, tanning is a protective skin reaction to ultraviolet radiation emanating from the sun. In an adult person, under the influence of this radiation, the pigment melanin is formed in the body, giving the skin a darker shade. And in children (especially by the age of up to 3 years), this pigment is produced in very small quantities. Such a child, falling under the scorching rays of the sun, instantly burns.
In addition, all people on earth by their type of skin are divided into several groups:
- "Celtic type": white blondes or redheads with blue eyes, with freckles;
- "European type": light-skinned people with reduced melanin formation;
- dark-skinned people with dark hair and brown eyes;
- Mexicans and Indians;
- Black Africans, Americans, Australians.
How to choose a sunblock for children?
In accordance with the type of your kid, he either immediately burns in the sun, or quickly sunbaths, becoming swarthy. Depending on this and you need to choose a means of sunburn for children with different types of skin. For dark-skinned children, the minimum degree of protection (SPF 5-10) is appropriate, and for light-colored babies it is better to take a cream with a high UV-protection factor (30-50).
Do not rush to take sunblock, which says "child". Not all of them are equally good. Buy only those goods, the quality of which you trust. If it's hot in the street, buy cream in shops equipped with air conditioners, and in no case in the market, where even the best quality products under the influence of temperature can quickly become unusable.
With regard to the use of children's sun cream, it is best to smear the child before leaving home, because on the way to the beach, he is also exposed to ultraviolet rays. Then repeat the procedure after each bath. If your child is relatively dark, you can not cream the whole body, but only his nose, cheeks, shoulders and back.
Also there are other children's products to protect the skin from harmful rays: sprays, after-sun cream for children, all kinds of oils and emulsions. However, they should be used with caution, especially if your child is prone to allergies.