The sun is indispensable for the continuity of life. But it can threaten our health if we are not careful. Sun rays are very important in terms of bone development in children, formation of vitamin D, resistance of the body and strengthening of immunity. Unconscious exposure to the sun´s rays causes great harm. Therefore, parents should know how and how much sunbathing is beneficial for their children. Being in the sun too long can cause dangerous conditions known as sunburns in the early stages and sunstroke in the advanced stages. Sunburn causes skin redness, blisters, swelling, itching and pain. If the affected area is large, loss of consciousness, high fever, nausea, vomiting, and loss of fluid may be life-threatening. This danger is even greater for babies and small children. In such cases, it is necessary to consult a doctor.

Benefits of the Sun

• The sun is indispensable for the body to synthesize vitamin D. It plays an important role in bone development, especially in children. Especially in the treatment of rickets, which is seen in children with vitamin D deficiency, the antachytic effect of the sun is beneficial.

Thanks to the vitamin D that it activates its synthesis, it strengthens immunity, provides resistance against infections, and provides a protective effect against cancer.

• Thanks to its antibacterial effect, the sun has a healing effect on fungal and soft tissue infections.

• The sun, which activates the photoprotective effect, activates the skin´s ability to protect itself. The sun is used in the treatment of some skin diseases under the control of a doctor.

Information About Sunbeams

Solar energy, which reaches our world in the form of electromagnetic rays, is divided into two as visible (daylight) and invisible (ultraviolet - UV). UV rays are divided into three according to their wavelengths as ultraviolet - A (UVA), ultraviolet - B (UVB) and ultraviolet - C (UVC). In our daily life, we are only exposed to UVA and UVB rays.

 Make sure to do these to protect yourself

In the open area (sports activities, beach-pool activities, strolling - picnic, outdoor playing, etc.), always look for a shaded place for children and keep them in the shade.

Since the sun rays reflected from the sea, sand and concrete floor can cause sunburn, children should play and rest under large umbrellas or in full shade areas.

Wear a wide-brimmed hat and glasses that reflect ultraviolet rays.

Choose cotton clothes made from tightly woven fabrics. Cotton, light-colored, thin and light clothing should be worn. Since light-colored clothing can also transmit sunlight, it may be necessary to apply sunscreen underneath. Wet clothes also pass the sun´s rays.

In the morning, stay away from the sun´s rays between 10:00 and 16:00.

Apply a protective cream or lotion to any area of your skin that will be exposed to the sun.

Be sure to protect children and babies with products with a high protection factor (at least SPF 30) and prevent them from being in the sun by creating other activities at noon.

Ultraviolet rays can pass through clouds and cause burns. For this reason, even if the weather is cloudy at noon in summer, children should not be left in the open for a long time.

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