9 Ways to Protect Your Child From UV Rays

July 3, 2012 - PRLog -- It’s that time of year again — Summer!  If you’ve got kids, that means planning the days ahead in order to make the most of the summer and to ward off those bouts of boredom.   Of course, most of the fun of summer vacation lies in the activities of the day; going to the beach or waterpark, playing in the yard, or hiking the great outdoors, basically playing in the sun.  Yes, they do need that Vitamin D but the need for children’s sun protection is unprecedented; early education and use of natural sun care, including sun protective apparel is critical for their future health.  So whatever recreational activities they partake in, one company has got you covered.  Sunday Afternoons, Inc. has been offering originally designed, stylish and affordable sun wear since the early 1990’s.  Check out these finds for your kids:

1.   The Kid’s Play Hat is the best investment you can make in sun protective wear for your children or grandchildren. Kids love to wear them, and parents and grandparents love knowing their little ones are staying safely sun protected during their critical childhood years. The best-selling kids’ sun hat offers unique sun protective features making it a hit everywhere the sun shines including excellent ventilation and their SmartStrap® safety technology, UPF 50+ certified sun rating,  water repellent, stain resistant, and it has stroller friendly wear ability.  Sizes range from  Infant (up to 6 mo.), Baby (6-24 mo.), Child (2-5 years), Youth (5-9 years).  Colors to choose from are fuschia/grape, lavender/grape, pink/grape, primrose/lavender,
royal/royal, cream/sand, tan/chaparral, sand/black, and camo.

2.  The Kids’ Fun Bucket Hat will put a smile on your child or grandchild’s face and bring peace-of-mind for you.  This is their best seller and we can see why.  The Kids’ Fun Bucket offers a wide down sloping brim, excellent ventilation and their SmartStrap® safety technology for great reliable sun protection. UPF 50+ certified sun rating,  water repellent, stain resistant, sizes range from: infant (up to 6 mo.), baby (6-24 mo.), child (2-5 years), youth (5-9 years).  Colors to choose from are lavender or primrose which comes with ric rac; white, fuschia/grape or pink comes with a flower emblem and tan or royal blue comes with a wave emblem.

3.  Girls just wanna have fun; so let them, without worrying about skin damaging UV rays. The Girls’ Radiant Tee keeps them covered and comfortable all day long with UPF 50+ sun protection and excellent breathability.  It’s lightweight, wicking, sports flat stitching for comfort.  Full coverage neckline and long sleeves will keep the little ones covered.  Sizes: Girl’s 2T, 3T, 4T, S, M, L. Colors include dahlia with a flower design, tide pool, blue fin and white.  

4.  This versatile, quick-to-dry crew neck kid’s long-sleeve tee shirt can be worn alone or with layers. Featuring exceptional sun protection and breathability, your child will stay UV protected without being distracted from their outdoor fun. The Boys’ Radiant Tee also offers permanent UPF 50+ sun protection and simple wash and wear care making it easy to toss in the laundry after every messy adventure.  Sizes: Boy’s 2T, 3T, 4T, S, M, L. Colors include tide pool, blue fin and white.

5.  If your child loves baseball caps, he’ll love this hat.  The Kids Sun Tripper Cap, a UV blocking cadet-styled performance cap with neat features for kids. Ventilated and small enough to pack anywhere, the Kids’ Sun Tripper Cap sports slipstream ventilation and their innovative folding clamshell brim. Wicking sweatband keeps kids cool in the sun while an interior crown pocket lets them stash treasure maps.  Sizes: infant, baby, child, youth in colors such as cream/gray, juniper/gray, cotton candy, chambray/gray, blue jay, and  a blue camo flower.  

6.  Created by modeling its adult counterpart, the Kids’ Cruiser Hat offers children great looking wide-brim sun protection. Just like the adult Cruiser Hat, this kid’s version features wide brim sun protection, a comfortable wicking sweat liner, and customizable size adjuster. Fun kids colors and our SmartStrap® safety technology makes this popular style stand out.  Sizes: Child (2-5 years), Youth (5-9 years). Colors:
cream/chaparral, lavender/grape, morning glory/charcoal, sagebrush/chaparral, tan/chaparral, and sand/black.

7.  When your kids begin splashing, make sure they are protected from the sun. Cover their delicate skin with these colorful full body swimsuits that can be worn all day long for UV protection. Made of a comfortable four-way stretch fabric, the Kiddie Pool Swimsuit provides excellent UPF 50+ sun protection and dries quickly to prevent chilling. Use the Kiddie Pool Swimsuit for all of your trips to the pool, lake, beach and waterpark.  Sizes: Boys and Girls 6mo, 12mo, 18mo, 24mo.  Colors include seashell pink and laguna.  

8.  The sun protection and comfort provided by the Girls’ Grasshopper Shirt is perfect for the young adventurer. This fun style looks super cute while remaining lightweight, breathable and sun protective with its UPF 40+ featherweight micro-grid sun fabric.  Features 2 front pockets, straight hem, and ventilation panels.  Sizes: Girl’s 2T, 3T, 4T, S, M, L. Colors include lilac or periwinkle.

9.  The Boys’ Grasshopper Shirt lets little adventurers get dirty and play outdoors all day long while staying fully sun protected. Back vents and durable lightweight fabric keeps boys cool so they feel no urge to take it off when it gets hot out. When it's time to wash, just toss in the machine and the Grasshopper will come out looking great every time. Sizes: Boy’s 2T, 3T, 4T, S, M, L. Colors include eucalyptus or chambray.

Spending time outdoors in the sun is an integral part of childhood.  Be sure to talk with children about why they need sun protection and engage their cooperation by asking them to put on their hats and keep their shirts on.  With the right precautions, kids can safely play in the sun.

About Sunday Afternoons Inc.
Sunday Afternoons’ mission is to develop superior sun protective products that allow people to enjoy life in the sun. They design, manufacture and market a range of quality sun protection products including sun protective clothes, SPF clothing, sun hats, sun protection swimwear, sunglasses, and blankets. Sunday Afternoons Inc. is a family business based in Talent, Oregon.