Summer is beach and pool time; of sun and umbrellas, of a hammock but those of you who have babies at home well know that at the beginning of this time of year you have to take extreme care. If the increase in temperature, UV rays or water affect adults, what effect can they have on the little ones in the house?
Today we want to give you a series of basic tips for going to the beach with babies. You will surely find them useful.
question of age
The big question for many parents is, at what age can I take my baby to the beach? Although there is no exact answer, there are many approximate and approximate ones. In this sense, the skin of babies in their first months of life is very sensitive. The effect of the sun, the abrasion of hot sand, sweat or sea salt can cause irritation.
In this sense, we recommend that you wait until they are 10 months old to take you to the beach for the first time.
time is the key
The time of day when sunlight strikes the most and UV rays do the most damage is between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. We recommend that your visits to the beach with your baby always take place outside these hours. and never extend these beach times more than 80-90 minutes.
the entire team
When you are planning your first trip to the beach with your baby, the basic kit that you should take includes the following elements:
Spare clothes, towels and diapers.
Cream for scratches and irritations.
Sunscreen with physical filter.
Bottle with milk, water and pieces of fruit in a thermal bag.
Toys and teethers/pacifiers…
A car for children.
Protection
Obviously, you need to make sure that your baby’s skin is fully protected. Thus, children older than six months can use specific sunscreen for babies, with the highest level of protection, resistant to water and, preferably, with a physical filter. Unlike sunscreens with a chemical filter, they do not absorb the components and do not harm sensitive skin.
Also, cover your legs and arms with shirts and pants made of sheer cotton or breathable fabrics (never synthetic). Never forget the hat and keep it under the umbrella for as long as possible, both in the towel and in the car seat, when you take it out for a walk.
Hydration at all times
Babies usually stay well hydrated with the breast milk available, although it is advisable to carry a cooler bag with your bottle of water, as well as (for slightly older babies) segments and pieces of fruit (tangerines, orange, melon pieces), nectarine . .. ) rich in water and fresh. Keep in mind that the smaller a baby is, the more risk he or she is of becoming dehydrated.
