How to keep skin protected during backyard summer fun
Summer is here, which means
fun outdoor activities for kids
will fill the long, sunny days.
While the season is typically
marked by family vacations and trips
to the beach, new memories can be created
right in the backyard or driveway!
When used to its fullest potential, your
outdoor space can very well become
one of your child’s favorite places to
play, explore, create and spend time
with the family.
Before heading outside for summertime
fun, consider the following
from board-certified dermatologist
and mom of four, Dr. Nava Greenfield,
who has partnered with Coppertone to
provide tips to help keep the little ones
and their skin protected as they head
outside.
Create a safe space
To keep at-home outdoor activities
safe, scan the area and remove any
large items that can become a potential
hazard and safely stow away any
gardening or lawn tools before kids
head out. The first few days outside
are typically the ones that carry the
highest risk of sunburn, so it’s also
great to set up a fun umbrella or even
pitch a tent to create a shaded space for
breaks from the sun’s rays. During the
strongest sun hours, between 10 a.m.
and 2 p.m., make sure kids are taking
frequent breaks to hydrate and go indoors
so they can also avoid constant
sun exposure.
Make sun protection fun
To protect kids’ skin, parents
should look for a sunscreen that will
keep them protected from the sun’s UV
rays and that kids will actually want to
wear, like new Coppertone Kids Clear
or Kids Clear Sparkle. Available with
either a blue tint or fun sparkles, the
clear, cooling and mess-free formula
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Keep the essentials close
From scrapes and bumps to bug
bites and sunburn, nothing puts a
damper on summer fun like a small
injury or health hiccup. Keep a first
aid kit easily accessible, either outside
with you or right inside and make
sure the entire family knows where
to locate it. Fill the kit with adhesive
bandages in a variety of sizes, tweezers,
antibiotic ointments, gauze and
gloves. Keep an insect repellent handy
too. Also, don’t forget your sunscreen!
Establish a post-play routine
Throughout the day and immediately
after outdoor play time concludes,
make sure kids are washing
their hands with soap. To help calm
the skin from time spent outside, have
them take a lukewarm shower or bath
and use a gentle cleanser to help get
rid of any caked-on layers of sweat
and dirt. Pat the skin dry and follow
up with a kid-friendly all-over moisturizer.
While making new memories this
summer, having fun is the ultimate
goal, but it’s just as important to keep
kids and their skin protected. With
these tips in mind, your backyard,
patio, driveway or deck is bound to become
both you and your child’s new favorite,
and safest, play place. For more
information on sun protection, visit
coppertone.com.
— BPT
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you by wearing a face covering.
Keep your hands clean
Wash your hands often with soap
and water or use hand sanitizer if
soap and water are not available.
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risk are adults age 50 or older (adults 65 and older are at the highest risk), and those who have other health conditions.
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Commissioner
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