Severe sun exposure is dangerous, but experts say it is even more hazardous for infants and toddlers. Research reveals that that there is a significant link between sun exposure during childhood and skin cancer and other related problems later in life.

1. Against Mr. Golden Sun’s
Harmful Rays: Protecting
Children from UV
Radiation
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2. Severe sun exposure is dangerous, but experts say it is even more hazardous for infants
and toddlers. Research reveals that that there is a significant link between sun exposure
during childhood and skin cancer and other related problems later in life.
Susceptible to Sun Damage
The body tissues of toddlers and young children are in the stage of rapid growth and
development. Infants and toddlers have lower levels of protective melanin, a higher surface
area and body mass ratio, and a thinner stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the
epidermis.
Stratum corneum is the body’s first layer of
protection against harsh environmental
conditions such as ultraviolet penetration.
Although this layer is present at birth, its
thickness and hydration capacity only develops
as the infant grows and adapts to the
environment outside the mother’s womb.
Because of the mentioned factors, infants and
toddlers are especially vulnerable to the effects
of toxic exposure to the sun’s rays.
Environmental changes and cultural trends have
increased the risk for greater ultraviolet
radiation exposure. Research suggests that
changes in the skin triggered by ultra violet
radiation can start as early as the first summer
of a toddler’s life. Different types of skin cancer
are on the rise, and one in 33 babies today is at
risk for melanoma, or skin cancer.

3. Protection against Sun Damage
Sun protection for babies and children is an
extremely important matter. The Skin Cancer
Foundation recommends that for infants aged 0-
6 months, parents should keep the baby’s body
covered with light clothing, and the head with a
bonnet or hat. Sunscreen is not recommended
yet, as an infant’s skin is still very sensitive. The
organisation also suggests installing window
films in nursery rooms and cars, as these
accessories can block 99% of ultraviolet
radiation.
Parents can start applying sunscreen on babies
aged 6-12 months. The Australasian College of
Dermatologists recommend using SPF 15+ sun
block that has a tear-free formula. The product
must be applied 30 minutes before going out in
the sun. For toddlers, it is suggested to use sun
protection products that have SPF 15 or higher.
It is also important to encourage children to
wear comfortable clothing that covers the arms
and legs.

4. Severe exposure to the sun can lead to critical health conditions. Parents must be aware of
sun protection measures to ensure that children stay healthy and guarded from the
damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation.
RESOURCES:
http://www.tintworks.com.au/product/
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Skin_cancer_children
http://www.sunsmart.com.au/communities/parents