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How does summer darling bask in sun? Can babies use sunscreen?

The baby's skin is naturally delicate, and the sun protection needs in the hot summer are real. How can the baby with delicate skin get sunburn easily if the ultraviolet radiation is particularly strong? How can the baby keep sun in summer?

Sunscreen, what is it preventing?

Yes, it's ultraviolet!

UV comes from sunlight. According to different biological effects, we divide UV into four bands according to wavelength: UVA, UVB, UVC and UVD. Among them, UVC and UVD have short wavelengths and very weak penetration. We will not discuss them here.

Therefore, only UVA and UVB that can pass through the atmosphere are the UV rays that we can touch in our daily life. These two are the protection objects that we should pay attention to when we are sunscreen.

However, UVA and UVB have different effects on human skin.

UVA can reach the dermis of the skin, destroy the elastic fiber and collagen fiber, and Tan the skin. It has a very strong penetration, can penetrate the glass, which is why many people who often drive in summer, even if there is a car glass, will still be suntanned.

UVB can only reach the surface of the skin, but it can make the skin sunburn, redness and even blisters in a short time. The penetration of UVB is relatively weak, it can not penetrate the glass.

As the baby skin is delicate and sensitive to ultraviolet radiation, try not to go out at noon or when the sun is strong to avoid exposure to the sun. The baby's skin is delicate before the age of 1. Try not to apply sunscreen. In the place where the direct sunlight is not very strong, do a good job of physical sunscreen. However, if you go to areas with high UV intensity such as the seaside or plateau, you can consider choosing sunscreen products.

Effective physical sunscreen

Install sunshade or sunshade for stroller;

Put on the sun hat with the brim of about 7cm to ensure that the brim can cover the baby's face, ears, back and other exposed parts;

Put on the long sleeved clothes with good air permeability and light color for the baby;

Avoid direct sun exposure. It is recommended to let the baby play in the shade;

Avoid exposure to the sun. It's best to take your baby out before 10:00 or after 16:00.

How to choose sunscreen clothes and hats?

Cui Yutao once said on the program of Anhui Satellite TV about how to choose a baby's sunscreen clothes and hats:

Baby's sun protection clothing and hat should be marked with UPF logo

UPF is the anti UV index, UPF50 + protection can be said to be the highest level, can block 97% - 99%, or even more than 99% of the UV radiation.

How to choose baby sunscreen?

For babies over 2 years old, because of the increased opportunities for outdoor activities and the relatively long time spent outdoors, it is appropriate to consider using sunscreen products to prevent sunburn.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, sunscreens for babies should:

Choose broad-spectrum sunscreen, which means it can protect UVA and UVB;

SPF is at least 15. SPF 15-30 is relatively safe for most people;

Choose pure physical sunscreen ingredients such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, which will cause less skin or eye irritation;

Try to avoid sunscreen containing Oxybenzone (also known as benzophenone-3) in the ingredients, because it has high sensitivity;

Try to choose the texture of cream or emulsion. Spray sunscreen may cause the baby to inhale or spray into the baby's eyes. If only spray sunscreen is available, it can be sprayed into the palm of the parents' hands first and then onto the baby;

Before use, you can first smear a little on the skin behind the baby's ears to see if it will cause allergy & hellip; & hellip;

Although sunscreen can effectively prevent your baby from sunburn and sunburn, sunscreen will only work if it is used correctly:

Sunscreen should be applied to all exposed skin areas of the baby, especially the face, nose, ears, feet, hands and even the back.

Sunscreen must be applied according to the recommended dosage of the product and evenly.

Apply it 15-30 minutes before going out, and repeat it every 2-3 hours.

After swimming and sweating, you need to dry your body and apply it immediately.

If your baby's skin is damaged, don't use sunscreen.