Roughly a quarter of lifetime sun exposure happens during childhood and adolescence. Kids spend a lot of time outdoors, especially in the summer, so its important to build some sun-safe habits that don't take away from the fun of outside play.| HealthyChildren.org
Whether your family's favorite beach spot is near the ocean or the edge of a river or lake, here are ways to make sure that health hazards don't spoil your good time. Learn how to keep kids safe.| HealthyChildren.org
Within the past decade, there has been a major change in infant's and children's liquid acetaminophen products (such as Tylenol) available on store shelves. Learn more here.| HealthyChildren.org
Most swimming-related orthopedic injuries are related to overuse and are seen in competitive athletes. However, many injuries can be prevented. Use the following tips and guidelines to help keep your athlete safe.| HealthyChildren.org
Your child doesn’t actually have to be burned to be harmed by the sun. The effects of exposure build over the years, so that even moderate exposure during childhood can contribute to wrinkling, toughening, freckling, and even cancer of the skin in later life. Here's how you can protect your child's skin and what to do if they get a sunburn.| HealthyChildren.org
A fever is a common sign of illness in children. Under certain circumstances of high fever, you should contact your child's pediatrician immediately. Learn more here.| HealthyChildren.org
Skin cancer is rare in children. However, following safe-sun practices is the best way to protect children from developing skin cancer later in life. For adults, it's a good idea to get regular skin-cancer screenings beginning as early as their 20s. Most children do not need regular skin exams by a dermatologist to monitor for skin cancer unless they have certain risk factors.As a parent, here's what you should know about skin cancer.Basal-cell carcinoma, squamous-cell carcinoma, and mal...| HealthyChildren.org
While sunlight can be damaging to the skin, artificial sunlight in tanning salons can be particularly dangerous. Stay safe with these tips from HealthyChildren.org, the website for parents from the American Academy of Pediatrics.| HealthyChildren.org
Learn how to stop sunurn before it happens and keep your baby happy, safe, and smiling.| HealthyChildren.org
nutrition~Along with milk, plain water is the best drink choice for kids. The American Academy of Pediatrics explains why.| HealthyChildren.org
No matter what the weather brings, playing outside is good for kids. There is scientific evidence that playing outside improves health, and children of all ages love it. Even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, outdoor time and nature exploration are safe for most kids. And we know that the more time a child spends in nature, the more likely they are to grow up to be good stewards of our planet—an environmental win!| HealthyChildren.org
