Keeping Kids Safe in the Sun: Baby & Child Summer Tips
🌞 Spring/Summer Series 2025 – Episode 4
Here Comes the Sun…
Welcome to Episode 4 in our Spring/Summer Series 2025, your trusted guide to enjoying a safe and healthy season. This episode focuses on keeping babies, toddlers, and young children protected during sunny spring and summer days.
If you’ve missed earlier episodes, be sure to check them out for more useful advice and tips. And don’t forget to visit us regularly for the next instalments packed with fun facts and educational insights.
🔗 Quick Navigation
- ☀️ Sun Protection & Sunburn
- 💧 Hydration
- 🔥 Recognising & Preventing Heatstroke
- 🌊 Water Safety
- 📌 Coming Next
☀️ Sun Protection & Sunburn
Babies and young children have delicate skin that is especially vulnerable to UV rays. Even in cooler spring months, harmful sun exposure can cause lasting damage. Here’s how to keep them protected:
- Use sunscreen with SPF 50+ broad-spectrum protection. Apply a thick, even layer to all exposed skin — especially areas not covered by clothing.
- Choose gentle, child-friendly sunscreen formulations suitable for sensitive skin.
- Always use sun hats and keep children in shaded areas as much as possible.
- For babies in prams, attach UV-protective sunshades.
- Consider UV-protective swimsuits and clothing for added protection during water play.
If sunburn occurs: Apply a soothing aftersun lotion such as pure aloe vera gel. Cool the skin and monitor the area. If blisters appear, seek medical attention immediately.
💧 Hydration
Staying hydrated is crucial for children in warmer weather. Encourage them to drink water at regular intervals — even if they’re not thirsty.
- Carry water bottles with you on outings and refill often.
- Offer hydrating fruits like watermelon and cucumber as snacks.
- Use fun, colourful cups or bottles to make drinking water appealing to toddlers.
🔥 Recognising & Preventing Heatstroke
Babies and young children can easily overheat in warm weather. Prevent heatstroke by:
- Avoiding outdoor play during peak sun hours (11am–3pm)
- Dressing children in loose, breathable clothing
- Removing unnecessary layers when indoors or in shaded areas
- Keeping your home cool using fans or blackout blinds
- Monitoring indoor temperature — baby room thermometers that change colour are especially helpful
Watch for symptoms of heatstroke:
- Fatigue or unusual tiredness
- Flushed skin, dizziness or headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Rapid heartbeat or breathing
- Muscle cramps, excessive thirst, or high body temperature
If you suspect heatstroke: Move the child to a cool area, offer water or an electrolyte drink, remove excess clothing, and apply cool damp cloths. If symptoms persist, seek medical help immediately.
🌊 Water Safety
Whether you’re heading to the pool or the beach, keep children safe with these tips:
- Always supervise children around water — never leave them unattended, even in shallow water.
- Follow lifeguard advice and posted signs at beaches or public pools.
- Ensure non-confident swimmers wear life jackets or floatation aids when near or in water.
- Be extra cautious about sun reflection off water, which intensifies UV exposure — reapply sunscreen regularly.
📌 Coming Next: Summer Health & Travel Essentials
In our next episode, we’ll explore How to Prevent and Treat Insect Encounters — including bites and stings. Don’t miss it — subscribe or visit again soon!
Until then, keep cool, stay sun-safe, and enjoy every sunshine-filled moment with your little ones. 🌞👶
