Sun Damage & Children

Since children do not understand the dangers of UltraViolet Radiation they need protection. Children need special care as they spend more time outdoors than adults and can burn more quickly as they have very little melanin (skin pigment) to protect them. Australian research indicates that 80% of lifetime sun exposure occurs before age 18. Babies - even when in the shade - can burn very quickly.

Alarmingly, as few as 6 childhood sunburns significantly increases the risk of melanoma cancer later in life. Started early and followed consistently sun wise behaviour will become a sound healthy habit- as routine as fastening seatbelts or brushing teeth!