Sun Safety for Kids: Protecting Your Child's Skin

Enjoying time out in the sun can be fun for your child. Unfortunately, the sun can also damage unprotected skin. You can protect your child's skin by following a few simple tips. Dr. Haravu Lokesh, Dr. Rupal Desai, and Dr. Monica Porcelli at A to Z Pediatrics offer a wide range of services for children, and can help your child stay healthy this summer. Learn more about sun safety in New Port Richey, FL.

What You Need to Know about Summer Safety

Skin is fragile, especially the delicate skin of a child. Excessive, unprotected sun exposure can lead to skin damage which can show up decades later. It’s important to protect your child’s skin. You can do this by following a few simple steps regarding sun safety in New Port Richey, FL. Remember to:

• Always put sunscreen on your child, even if it’s just for a short period. The sunscreen should be at least SPF 30, or SPF 50+ if your child is fair-skinned and burns easily
• Reapply sunscreen every few hours, and reapply immediately after your child gets out of the water
• Have your child wear a hat and sunglasses to protect the top of your child’s head from burning, and your child’s eyes
• Have your child stay in the shade whenever possible
• Keep your child hydrated by having your child drink plenty of water

Want to Know More about Sun Safety for Kids?

To discover more about sun safety in New Port Richey, FL and how a pediatrician can help, call A to Z Pediatrics, where you can work with either Dr. Lokesh, Dr. Desai, or Dr. Porcelli. You can reach them in the office by calling (727) 375-5242, so call now!