Iodine, the sun and the sea air are all fundamental factors for the growth of children, but they must be carefully protected from the side effects of UVA and UVB rays. First of all it is necessary to remember that the little ones, at least up to eight months, must be kept in the shade throughout the day. After that, at least until the age of three, they must be exposed to the sun with great caution and only in the cooler hours, that is, never later than 10, in the morning, and always after 16, in the afternoon.
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Lo iodine, Sun andsea air are all fundamental factors for the growth of children, which must however be carefully protected from side effects of UVA and UVB rays. First you need to remember that The smallest, at least up to eight months, must be kept in the shade all day long. After that, at least up to three years, they must be exposed to the sun with great caution and only in the less hot hours, that is, never later than 10, in the morning, and always after 16, in the afternoon.
When your children start to expose themselves to the sun, it will be necessary to protect theirs skin and with a sunscreen high protection - better if Biological - composed by mineral filters. The application must be renewed approximately every two hours and every time the children come out of the water. Don't forget to always protect your children's head with a bonnet, which will protect them from the risk of insolations e heat stroke.
During walks in the fresh air in mountain, don't forget to apply sunscreen to the parts of the body that are not covered by clothing. THE clothes that you will make them wear must be in cotton and light colors, so that they retain the heat as little as possible.
To protect your children's skin from insect bites, you can equip yourself with biological repellents suitable for children or make a remedy do-it-yourself by mixing rice oil with a few drops of lemongrass essential oil, to be applied to the skin in small quantities
In case of sunburn or skin irritations caused by the sun or sweat, to relieve the discomfort you can add a few tablespoons of oatmeal or rice starch for their soothing and calming effect on the epidermis. On the insect bites you can instead apply a solution of water e bicarbonate, which will help decrease swelling and soothe itching.
It is necessary that the skin of your children stay perfectly hydrateddespite the heat. So remember to give them to drink often, first of all water, always at room temperature, but also infusions of fennel or melissa, left to cool and sweetened with honey.
Marta Albè
