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Sun Protection For Your Baby

Sun Protection For Your Baby

by: Carolyn Cockey, MLS, LCCE, CAE
You may be surprised to learn that skin cancer is 5 times more common than breast or prostate cancer, and experts agree that severe sunburns during childhood are the greatest risks for developing melanoma—skin cancer. Start with Prevention Your baby’s skin is 20% thinner than your skin--it's delicate and it...
Family Sun Protection; Baby too!

Family Sun Protection; Baby too!

by: LaShea Thompson, M.Ed, MSN, AGCNS-BC, APRN, RNC, C-EFM
Sunshine--glorious sunshine--who doesn't love the sun's warming rays on a beautiful day. In fact, everyone benefits from regular sun exposure. The suns rays help your body make Vitamin D, which helps us absorb calcium to strengthen our bones. It takes very little time--typically 20 minutes or less--though to get all...
Can I Use Sunscreen on My Baby?

Can I Use Sunscreen on My Baby?

by: AWHONN Editorial Staff
Recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggest that babies shouldn't wear sunscreen until they're 6 months old or older. Here's what you need to know about using sunscreen on your baby and what to do when you take your little one out in the sun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrJIo0Nkjy4