When moms were children, sunbathing was actually encouraged. Now, it is common for even babies to take UV protection measures. But even so, children love to play outside. Moms can’t avoid going out because they are afraid of UV rays. Today, we will introduce hats for babies that are perfect for summer outings and provide excellent UV protection.
What is UV light?
First of all, what exactly are ultraviolet rays? The sun’s rays are divided into three wavelengths: infrared, visible light, and ultraviolet. The shortest wavelength among these is ultraviolet light, commonly known as UV.
Although ultraviolet rays are invisible to the naked eye, the amount of sunlight they receive varies depending on the season, weather, and time of day. According to the Ministry of the Environment, the strength of ultraviolet rays and measures to deal with their strength are as follows:
- 1-2: Weak
- 3-5: Medium
- 6-7: Strong
- 8 to 10: Very strong
- 11+: Extremely strong
If the level of protection is low, there is no problem with spending time outdoors. If the level is medium to strong, between 3 and 7, we recommend staying in the shade as much as possible when outdoors. It is better
to wear long sleeves, sunscreen, and a hat. If the level is between 8 and 11, it is better to avoid going outside as much as possible.
What are the harmful effects of UV rays?
- Sunburn
- Stains, wrinkles
- Some kind of tumor on the skin
- Weakened immune system
- Risk of skin cancer and cataracts
When exposed to ultraviolet rays, the genes (DNA) in the nuclei of skin cells are damaged. Normally, even if DNA is damaged to a certain extent, cells have the ability to repair themselves, so cell regeneration occurs normally. However
, if DNA is heavily damaged, for example through repeated sunburns, cell regeneration will not occur normally, leading to various problems.
Essential for UV protection! Tips for choosing a hat for your baby
Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing hats for babies. Check them out when you buy one.
With chin strap
Sometimes a strong wind blows and before you know it, your hat has gone somewhere! Have you ever had that experience?
Once your baby is able to use their hands freely, they may dislike wearing a hat and take it off by themselves. To avoid this situation, we recommend that you choose a hat with a chin strap.
Large brim with a flap to protect the neck
Babies still have wrinkles on their necks, so it’s hard to apply sunscreen and they get a lot of sun without realizing it.
Even adults can easily get sunburned around the neck. Hats with large brims or flaps to protect the neck are highly recommended.
5 versatile hats to protect your baby from UV rays!
Take proper precautions from when your baby is still young! Hats are the best and most effective way to protect your baby from UV rays. Here we will introduce some versatile hats that can protect your baby from UV rays.
Wear a hat to look stylish and protect your baby from UV rays
We tend to think of UV rays as more prevalent in the summer, but in fact, they only start to get stronger around May. However, summer is just around the corner, so there
‘s still time to protect your baby’s smooth, soft skin from the strong UV rays.
