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ABC’s of sun safety for kids
 
by Bridget O'Malley
In the first 18 years of life, we obtain about 80% of our lifetime sun exposure, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. This fact increases our need for sun prevention as early as possible. Children 6 months and older should wear sunscreen, hats when possible, and stay in the shade when playing outside. Be sure to read the back of your sunscreen bottles carefully, but most bottles explain to apply liberally and avoid children's eyes and hands. Hands are an important consideration since most children rub their eyes and sunscreen in one’s eyes can be very irritating. The American Academy of Dermatology has a detailed website explaining other sun safety at www.aad.org/pamphlets/ABCsFunSun.html. One convenient rhyme is to teach your children the ABCs of sun safety...
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