Preserving babies' sun capital

It's estimated that 50-80% of UV damage occurs during childhood and adolescence. In other words, excellent sun protection at a young age prevents the vast majority of irreversible sun damage such as skin cancer, skin aging and sun intolerance (to name but a few) in adulthood.

Here are a few tips for protecting babies from the sun:

  1. Avoid direct exposure to the sun during the hottest hours of the day, generally between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
  2. Dress your baby in lightweight, light-colored clothing that covers the skin as much as possible, such as long-sleeved T-shirts and wide-brimmed hats.
  3. Use a sun cream specially designed for babies, with an SPF of at least 30, and apply it generously to all areas not covered by clothing, avoiding the eye area.
  4. Reapply sunscreen every two hours, or after swimming or sweating.
  5. Use a parasol or tent to create shade when outdoors.
  6. Keep your baby hydrated by offering water or breast milk regularly.
  7. Be alert to signs of heatstroke, such as red skin, excessive sweating and rapid breathing, and take steps to cool your baby immediately.

By following these tips, you can help protect your baby's sensitive skin from the harmful effects of the sun and enjoy a safe day outdoors.

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Apply sun cream generously

Protecting your child from the sun means reapplying baby sun cream every two hours, and after every swim or game of sandcastle. If he's had a nap in the shade, the beach towel fabric has probably absorbed his sunscreen, so reapply it. Prevention is better than cure. And in this respect, don't hesitate to be generous with the quantities of sunscreen you apply: for a sunscreen spray, apply 4 squirts in the palm of your hand on the face, 5 to 6 on the arms and 10 on the legs and back. If your child wears an anti-UV suit, don't forget to protect the uncovered parts of his body. If your child is very fair-skinned, apply sunscreen before putting on the suit.