outside play

mummyroysof3

how much do your children play outside?

mine have been outside for 6 hours today,had sun cream on 3 times during that and are reminded to stay in the shade but are still looking a bit red..seems a shame to keep them inside but not sure what else to do to stop them going red

balletshoes

get a t-shirt and cap on them.

and then just keep doing what you're doing .

GobbledyGook

Can you tempt them into a specific shaded bit for something? Mine are in the shade in the paddling pool. It does mean half of the kids in the area are out there with them just now (exH is here and supervising - I'm not abandoning them!), but I'm really strict/paranoid about sunburn.

It might seem mean to bring them in for a while or insist they stay in the shade, but it'd be meaner if we didn't bother. They'll understand when they are older (well hopefully, going by some of the adults round here maybe not!).

mummyroysof3

they in cap and tshirt/shorts and gazebo is up and parasol so they have a couple of shady places to play

building_with_lego

Then I'm sure that the vitamin D and spatial awarenes they're gaining is outweighing the risk of sunstroke.
At least you're aware of the risks, which means you'll bring them in if they need to be brought in. I have a very blond DS and can remember my very blond brother being very ill with sunstroke, so I'm highly aware of the risks. I'll drape old duvet covers over our washing lines and trees to create shade as we have an exposed garden, and bribe the children to come in to cool down for half an hour. Let them enjoy it sensibly!

mildred1978

My 2 year old has been out for most of the past week (not between 11am and 2:30pm though).

Haven't shaded anywhere, but when the sun is high he has a long sleeved top, lightweight trousers and hat on. No sunscreen. Later in the evening he can have a swim nappy and t-shirt on. He's in and out of the house all day anyway.

marisco_2

Mine have been outside pretty much all day. We are lucky in that the garden always has shady spots. During the heat of the day I coaxed them over to the paddling pool and they calmed down playing in there together.

They are covered up with t-shirts, sunhats and a high factor sun cream and have plenty of water to drink. As another poster mentioned the vitamin D and fresh air will be doing them the world of good. I think they are cooped up quite alot during the week at school. Does them good to release loads of energy and just enjoy being kids. Hopefully they will sleep really well too which is good for me

mildred1978

marisco wrote: »

Mine have been outside pretty much all day. We are lucky in that the garden always has shady spots. During the heat of the day I coaxed them over to the paddling pool and they calmed down playing in there together.

They are covered up with t-shirts, sunhats and a high factor sun cream and have plenty of water to drink. As another poster mentioned the vitamin D and fresh air will be doing them the world of good. I think they are cooped up quite alot during the week at school. Does them good to release loads of energy and just enjoy being kids. Hopefully they will sleep really well too which is good for me

The cream will be preventing/inhibiting the vitamin d.

bestpud

What part of them is red?

If its their faces/necks then a bigger hat may work - maybe one with the flap of fabric on the neck - I can't think what they are called!

If its their arms and legs then long sleeves and trousers may be better.

Other option is to call them in more frequently for sun cream.

I don't apply sun cream straight away so we have a chance of absorbing some vitamin D - the sun cream will be blocking that.

YORKSHIRELASS

I find their skin can look a bit red with the heat but if you are putting a high factor sun cream on every couple of hours then they should be fine. Depends on their ages too, their skin does get a bit tougher as they get older.

I am a big believer in them getting outside as much as possible and unless they are very little then getting them to stay in the shade is tricky. I gave my 13 yo a lecture on skin cancer yesterday because sun cream is not cool apparently. My Dad has had skin cancer which he was lucky enough to get treated in time so I am very aware of the long term risks.

What I hate about this weather is bringing them in and making them get showers and ready for bed when the sun is shining! Dont you feel mean when they dont get chance to play out in this sort of lovely weather very often.

SkintGypsy

I brought mine in at lunchtime and sat big one down to watch a film and little one went for a sleep. Back out at 3.30 when there is more shade in the garden. They both had a light dose of sunscreen first thing, and a top up when they went back out. They have a healthy glow, but not a touch of sunburn.