Sunburn Safety
We all need some sun exposure; it's our primary source of vitamin D, which helps us absorb calcium for stronger, healthier bones. But it doesn't take much time in the sun for most people to get the vitamin D they need, and unprotected exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can cause skin damage, eye damage, immune system suppression, and even cancer. Even people in their 20s can develop skin cancer.
Most
children rack up between 50% and 80% of their lifetime sun exposure before age
18, so it's important that parents teach their children how to enjoy fun in the
sun safely. With the right precautions, you can greatly reduce your child's
chance of developing skin cancer.
You can find more information on sun safety at: http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/outdoor/sun_safety.html