Protect your baby's skin.

UV (ultraviolet) damage to humans in childhood contributes significantly to the development of skin cancer in adulthood.

The habit of applying sun protection measures should be formed from a young age and become second nature, similar to wearing a seat belt when riding in a car. Teaching children to limit sun exposure will have a positive impact on reducing the impact of skin cancer later in life.

Parents need to set an example for their children.

“Many children get sunburned on weekends and holidays,” says Terry Selvin, president of Cancer Prevention Australia. “Schools are teaching children how to protect themselves from the sun, but it’s up to parents to reinforce those habits at home.”

This does not stop at just reminding children to wear hats and sunglasses every time they go out, but parents must also set an example for their children and explain why it is necessary to protect their bodies from the effects of sunlight. Selvin also recommends that parents should teach children that skin darkening is a sign that the skin is damaged. To keep the body healthy, it is necessary to know how to protect the skin from the sun with appropriate measures from now on. This is similar to the need to eat lots of green vegetables and fruits.



Teaching children how to protect their skin from the sun is essential.

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5. Ways to protect skin that need to be taught to children:

Play in the shade

Staying in the shade is one of the most effective ways to reduce direct sun exposure, however sunburn can still occur due to the reflection of UV rays off surfaces such as concrete floors, water and sand, so make sure you apply sunscreen to your child.

Wear a one-piece swimsuit

Get your child into the habit of wearing one-piece swimsuits every time they go swimming. Swimsuits will stretch and thin with repeated use and lose their protective effect. Therefore, they should be replaced when they are too old.

Wear a wide-brimmed hat when in the sun

Children should be taught that the best way to protect the skin on their face and neck is to wear a wide-brimmed hat when out in the sun. Areas of skin at high risk for cancer include the neck, ears, temples, lips, face and nose.

Wear sunglasses

Children should be taught to wear sunglasses from an early age. The type of sunglasses you use for your children must be of good quality and age-appropriate.

Get your children into the habit of applying sunscreen.

Children tend to enjoy outdoor activities, so it is important to get them used to applying sunscreen every time they are outdoors.

Learn about the UV index

Knowing the UV index in your area can be very helpful in choosing the right sun protection measures and knowing what times of day to avoid sun exposure. Nowadays, you can easily download utilities that provide information about the UV index specific to each area onto your mobile phone.

The UV Index indicates the level of UV radiation reaching the Earth's surface. The higher the UV Index, the more harmful the effects on the skin. Use sunscreen and other appropriate skin protection when the UV Index is 3 or higher.

According to vnexpress.net - NT