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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CHILD FROM SUN DAMAGE SPF SPF refers to the Sun Protection Factor. It is a grading system used give a degree of protection against burns. If you normally burn in 10 minutes and you use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 minutes, it should protect you from burning for 150 minutes (10 min x 15 SPF). SPF Barriers Your sunscreen can protect you with either a chemical barrier or a physical barrier. Zinc oxide is found in most children and baby sunscreens. It is a ... [Read More]
Allergies
Does my child have allergies?
Does your child have a runny nose, sneeze, and rub their eyes? Does it occur year-round or seasonally? Your child may have allergies. Allergies are a reaction to an inhaled substance known as an allergen. Allergens include pollens from trees, grass, or weeds; molds; pets, and house dust. Seasonal allergies occur in patterns related to when the allergen is present. For example, tree pollen allergies are in the spring, grass pollen allergies are in the summer, and weed pollen allergies are in the ... [Read More]
Is My Child Showing Signs of Food Allergies?
With so many stories about food allergies circulating in the media these days, you may wonder if food allergies in children are on the rise. It’s important to know, though, that there are many milder types of food-related issues. Not every issue with food is the result of a food allergy. Foods behind the most common food allergies in children include: Peanuts Eggs Tree Nuts (walnuts, cashews, for example) Shellfish (shrimp, crab) and fish (salmon, haddock) Although most ... [Read More]
Be on the Lookout for this Springtime Childhood Allergies
Spring is just around the corner. It’s a time when flowers bloom, pollen is in the air, and millions of Americans are reaching for tissues to wipe their watery eyes and runny noses. Up to 40 percent of children in the United States suffer from seasonal allergies. But how do you as a parent know if your child has an allergy as opposed to a cold? And what should you do if you suspect the former? Seasonal vs. Perennial Allergies Seasonal allergies occur mainly during periods of high pollen ... [Read More]
