How and why protect your child from the sun?

We've all made beautiful memories under the sun, and that's only to be expected given the impressive list of benefits! 

This light has antidepressant effects. For children, it's synonymous with energy, dynamism and well-being. It's good for morale! Sunlight stimulates the natural secretion of endorphins. They enable our bodies to relax. Exposure to the sun also contributes to the synthesis of vitamin D, essential for our organism and the quality of our sleep cycles.

Vitamin D is essential for everyone, but especially for toddlers, as it promotes the proper development of bone structure. The sun is good for you, but you need to be careful and enjoy its benefits while protecting yourself. Over the years, our skin generates a natural protection against the sun's rays. Skin becomes thicker as its pigment system matures.

Apart from this photoprotection, it's always essential not to overdo the exposure. Adults are better protected than toddlers. Studies show that sunburn in children can lead to cancer in adulthood. What's more, without protection, skin aging accelerates. UV rays can cause burns, solar erythema (or sunburn), heatstroke, photodermatoses, dehydration and skin cancer. dehydration and even skin cancer. Certain medications also increase skin sensitivity to UV rays.

Here are a few tips to help you enjoy the sun safely:

- Check the label of any medication your child is taking to find out if it causes photosensitivity reactions. If so, ask your doctor atreview . It may be best to avoid the sun 100% during treatment.

- Prepare your child's body: before heading out to the pool, make sure your child is well hydrated. Dehydration increases the risk of sunburn. Diet is also important: foods rich in beta-carotene, such as carrots and squash, help prepare the skin for the sun's rays.

- Anti-UV clothing, such as the anti-UV t-shirts and shorts Ploufare an easy way to protect them from the sun's rays. Wearing an anti-UV outfit means you don't have to cream your little one from head to toe. Also, protecting his head with an anti-UV bob or anti-UV shorts will reduce the risks. And don't forget to take your SPF 50+ sun cream with you.

- Even under cloudy skies, not feeling hot doesn't mean we're not exposed to UV rays. To protect your little ones when they're out in the sun, use the anti-UV t-shirt Plouf. This extra protection is essential, as children under the age of 3 should not be exposed to UV rays.

As we all know, it's impossible to keep our children from playing in the sun - it's part of life! To make sure they don't end up mentally and nervously stricken, we're going to opt for a high SPF 50 sunscreen. Check the expiration date of the product and apply twenty minutes before exposure to the sun on skin not protected by the anti-UV t-shirt Plouf. To ensure effective protection, apply enough product and make sure all exposed skin is covered. Finally, reapply sunscreen every two hours and after every swim. Even water-resistant creams lose around 50% of their effectiveness after swimming.

Pay attention to exposure times! We strongly advise you not to expose your child to the sun between 11am and 4pm. These are the hottest hours of the day, when the sun's UV rays are most harmful. As a general rule, it 's best not to spend days on the beach or in the pool in full sun.

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