Suitable for 0-18 years: Sun safety: babies, children and teenagers

 Sun safety: why it’s important

Too much sun can lead to sunburn, skin damage, eye damage, skin cancer and a weakened immune system.

Your child’s body needs some sun to help make vitamin D, which is important for things like strong bones and muscles. This can be as little as a few minutes per day. But children and teenagers also need to be protected when they’re in the sun.

Sun safety at different times of year and day

Sun protection needs change at different times of year and different times of day. That’s because ultraviolet (UV) radiation varies during the year and across Australia depending on the season.

Read More: https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/health-daily-care/dressing/sun-safety



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