Baby Sun Protection Suits - About Sun Protection Clothes and Why They Are Important

Here in sunny Australia we have high incidences of skin cancer and we are keen beach lovers. That is why baby sun protection suits are a must!

I saw a program relating to skin cancer and the affects it had on babies delicate skin when exposed to long periods out in the sun. It was not a pretty sight to see what the sun did to their delicate skin, quite upsetting actually. I also know, me being a keen beach lover, how much babies, toddlers and children love playing at the beach both in the water and building sand castles in our gorgeous white sandy beaches. I see lots of toddlers running around naked having lots of fun, understandably, and I am now aware how some parents are oblivious to the dangers their children face being exposed to long periods out in the sun.

That's when I became interested in sun protection swim suits for babies, toddlers and children. Your children need more protection, not only by wearing broad-spectrum sunscreen specifically designed for your children but to be covered up as well. To run naked of course is a lot more fun and there is no reason why they can't do that for a little while but for longer periods at the beach or pool, wearing UV/UPF baby sun protection swim suits means your baby, toddler, children are better protected from prolonged periods out in the sun.

Health Note: UPF relates to Sun Protective Clothing and UPF relates to Sun Protective Swimwear. They are specifically designed to block the sun's harmful UV radiation from damaging the skin (widely known as UVA/UVB/UVC rays). Long exposure to such UV radiation not only can cause sunburn, but may cause long lasting damage resulting in premature skin aging and/or skin cancer. Now that we are more aware manufacturers have developed sun protective swimwear using the UPF rating system to help parents make informed decisions on which baby sun protection suits to buy.

So why is sun protection important?

Sun exposure may cause wrinkles, spots, and skin cancer but even worse it may cause melanoma, one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.

Cancer Society's around the globe all relatively say the same thing:

That their research shows a link between sunburns in childhood and an increased risk of melanoma and skin cancer later in life.That by protecting skin from the sun during childhood and adolescence is very important in reducing the risk of skin cancer as an adult.That about 80% of skin cancers could be prevented by protecting skin from the sun's rays.

I am sure you have all heard the term Slip! Slop! Slap! Wrap!

Slip on a shirtSlop on sunscreenSlap on a hatWrap on sunglasses

So I will end this article by saying that this is why it is important that your baby is protected by wear a baby sun protection suit.

Isabella not only cares for the environment but desires a better, healthier, cleaner, happier and safe environment to raise children in. Living in sunny Australia "the lucky country" has inspired her to share to the world how every country can be a "lucky country" by following what she has to say on how we can live better, healthier, happier and make our environment a safe one for our children.