At first glance, the answer is obvious: the sun is a friend to children. After all, they are so ruddy, tanned, grown up and cheerful over the summer. There is even a type of therapy called heliotherapy. Indications for the use of this method of treatment are skin diseases, rickets, vitamin D deficiency and many others.
On the basis of the action of sunlight, devices for physiotherapy have been developed and applied in practice. In addition, the sun's rays are useful as a general tonic. But not everything is so simple. As with any treatment method, heliotherapy has contraindications. These are various tumors, acute stages of diseases, old and early childhood, and more.
- Sunstroke occurs from prolonged sun exposure in hot weather. To prevent this, it is necessary to dose the time that the child will bask in the sun. For a small child under the age of one year, acquaintance with the sun begins from 1 minute, the time is gradually increased. Be sure to wear a light-colored headdress, it will better reflect the sun's rays. Let the children play in the shade for more time.
- Sunburn. Children's skin is more susceptible to sunburn than adult skin. To avoid burns to the skin of a child, it is necessary to use sunscreens, individually selecting their degree of protection, constantly monitoring their reapplication, especially after bathing. Clothes made of light cotton and linen fabrics, covering the arms and legs to the maximum, are welcome.
- Danger to eyes. Ultraviolet rays negatively affect the organ of vision. You can get a number of problems from their effects, ranging from dry eyes to blindness and corneal burns. In children, the eyes are more receptive, so they need to be protected. To do this, you need to buy good sunglasses for your child with the highest degree of protection, UV 400. Children who do not want to wear glasses in any way may like panama hats with brim or caps with peaks.
- Skin cancer risk. To reduce this risk, you need to properly sunbathe. The safest time for sunbathing is morning and evening. It is also important not to forget to apply sunscreens to the child's skin and make sure that you spend more time in a shaded place, where the sun's rays are scattered, they are just as useful.
Among other things, it is important to observe the child's drinking regime in the heat, give the child to drink plain or alkaline mineral water and avoid sugary carbonated drinks and concentrated juices.
