Spring Sundburn

Spring sunburns are like driving your car in the first snowstorm of the winter. You’re a little rusty and forget what it’s all about. Stop, Stop, STOP! Why am I not STOPPING?! Owe, Owe, OWE! Why are my arms BURNING?!

I took our youngest out for a hike this afternoon and came home with lobster arms. Luckily she was mostly protected by the shade hood of her Kelty Kids Explorer backpack. But her arms still got a little pink. Next time we go outside for some fun I’m going to make a more conscious effort to put myself in her shoes. How is she feeling? Is she thirsty, hot, or sore?

Everyone out there in Mother Nature land, learn from my mistakes. I’m applying the SPF 45 on me and the kids next time and you should too.  For my kids’ faces I like to use the sunscreen that looks like a glue stick. It’s super easy to apply and it doesn’t get in their eyes.

Well, I’m getting the summer itch now. I’m seriously going to go down into our basement to dig through the kids’ summer gear; wide brimmed hats, shorts, flip-flops and swimsuits.  Hooray…it’s almost here!

Quick Nature For Kids Fact : childhood sunburns can increase your child’s risk of developing skin cancer as an adult. Check out this link for more information on sun damage and prevention.

 

 

 

Filed under education, hiking |