Children & Sun Safe Behavior Experts warn that more than one severe sunburn during the first 18 years of life can double the risk of skin cancer. Children get an average of 3 times more sun exposure than adults. Practice these "sun safety" tips at all times. | | - Don't let children outside without applying a 30+ SPF and lip balm 30 minutes prior to any outdoor activity.
- Reapply 30+ SPF sunscreen every 2 - 3 hours.
| | | | - Stay out of the sun between the hours of 10am and 4pm.
- Keep babies 6 months or younger out of the sun. Daily sunblock application is necessary after the age of 6 months.
| | | | - Children should wear a wide brimmed hat, sunblock on all exposed skin, sunglasses, and seek shade when possible.
- Sun safe clothing should be purchased for children to wear for all outdoor activities.
| | | | SUN SAFETY PLEDGE Today I will be a SunSmart kid
and follow the five SunSmart rules. I will play in the shade when the sun is hot.
At home, and even at school.
Today I will be a SunSmart kid
and follow the five SunSmart rules. I will wear a big hat to cover my head
So my friends won't call me a fool.
Today I will be a SunSmart kid
and follow the five SunSmart rules. I will wear a shirt that has
very long sleeves and long
pants so I can be cool.
Today I will be a SunSmart kid
and follow the five SunSmart rules. I will wear sunscreen all over my skin
So it won't burn when I play in the pool.
Today I will be a SunSmart kid
and follow the five SunSmart rules. Cool!
written by the children at Del Prado Elementary Boca Raton, Florida | | | Fun & Games Play Games Online Concentration - Click here to play the classic game of concentration.
Hangman - Click here to play a sun safe game of hangman. Print or Download Game |
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