TRENDY PEQUES: ACCESSORIES TO GO HANDSOME AND PROTECTED IN THE FACE OF GOOD WEATHER

With the arrival of spring, outdoor leisure time increases. The afternoons lengthen, it is warmer and what you most want is to enjoy with your family taking a good walk, in the park, on a terrace having a drink or even making the first trips to the beach. We must not forget, however, that when the thermometers begin to rise you have to protect yourself from sunlight with appropriate products and accessories, especially children. Is protection with fashion at odds? Of course not! Here we leave some tips to go handsome and protected in the coming months.

Protect the skin, also on cloudy days

We enjoy the good weather and the sun we love it but we must bear in mind that ultraviolet radiation can be very harmful for health if we don't take proper precautions. Babies and children under 3 years are the most sensitive, so we must be especially cautious with them and, whenever we can, avoid direct sun exposure, for example by staying in shady places or using umbrellas and parasols.

To prevent the effects of the sun the first thing we must protect is the skin. For this, it is convenient that whenever we do outdoor activities let's use a sunscreen suitable for our skin type and we apply it frequently, especially if we bathe. In the case of children we must use a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher, as recommended by the Spanish Association of Pediatrics (AEPED).

This ritual should be followed also on cloudy days, since clouds allow the passage of ultraviolet radiation. In the case of under 6 months, it is not recommended to apply sunscreens, but if we cannot protect them in the shade and with appropriate clothing, we can use a small amount of sunscreen with an SPF 15 in areas such as the face and the back of arms and hands, following the recommendations of how to take care of our AEPED skin . But remember that the skin of such small babies is very delicate, so it is best not to sunbathe.

The clothes, a great ally

Garments are a great ally against ultraviolet radiation, since they act as a barrier and prevent the direct incidence of sun rays on the skin. When the heat begins to tighten, we should wear fresh and breathable fabrics, which will not give us so much heat. We must choose fine fabrics and light colors because they are more pleasant in the face of high temperatures.

For children, it is better to bet on comfortable looks, since they do not stop still for a moment and that increases their body heat, and as light as possible. Cotton t-shirts and pants, linen bermuda or silk shirts to continue to be fashionable but protected from the sun and high temperatures.

And what should we do at the beach or the pool? In this type of situation it is also advisable to protect the skin to the fullest. In addition to photoprotective creams, there are clothes with UV filters to stop solar radiation They are especially suitable for the smallest of the house. Thus, we must protect children with swimsuits and t-shirts that include the Ultraviolet Protection Factor (FPU) in their labeling. If they are going to spend many hours in the water, because they do some aquatic activity for example, we can opt for a full-body swimsuit, in which case they will also protect your legs, in addition to the body and arms.

Caps, hats and scarves

The head is one of the most delicate parts when we do outdoor activities, since the sun directly affects and, without realizing it, the temperature can accumulate and cause some dizziness or vahido. Therefore, we must always protect it, especially in the case of children, covering it with one of the many options available, either with a cap with a classic visor, with a hat with wings, so fashionable this season! or with a handkerchief for the most daring and flirtatious. In this way, In addition to the head we will protect the face and neck.

We have so many alternatives that we can change to combine caps and hats with our favorite clothes and have some replacement option in case you have to wash them (very frequent in the case of children) or get wet in the water. In any case, we must also opt for fresh and breathable fabrics.

The eyes of children, the great forgotten

Although adults have a habit of wearing sunglasses every day, we forget that children also need eye protection, since the skin around your eyes is even more delicate and sensitive to UV radiation. Water, sand, asphalt or rocks (as well as snow in the colder months) they reflect the sun's rays And that can harm our eyes. But in addition, sunglasses protect the little ones (and adults) from pollen, so present in spring days especially if it blows a little wind, and from the sand on the beach. Wearing a pair of children's sunglasses, in addition to insurance, they will be required and in the latest fashion with an essential complement for the good weather.

When choosing sunglasses, either for adults or for children, we must look safe options that comply with the legislation and with the established standards. For children 0 months and older, Chicco has polycarbonate sunglasses that offer 100% UV protection. In addition, they are very resistant to be flexible and scratch proof.

In the warmest months

During the warmer months we must take into account other basic recommendations to enjoy the good weather safely, such as avoiding sun exposure during the central hours of the day (between 12 and 16 hours); whenever we can, we will remain in shady places; refresh ourselves often, with a bath, a dip or wetting the back of our neck and back of the hands; Drink plenty of water to hydrate and eat light and fresh foods, avoiding copious meals.

If you follow these tips, in addition to all the previous recommendations (wear photoprotectors, clothes with UV filters, hat and sunglasses), you will be protected from the face in good weather and you can get the most out of the spring and summer months.