Healthy Kids Blog: Natural Treatments for Sunburn |
Natural Treatments for Sunburn Posted: 20 Jun 2012 11:52 AM PDT Although moderate sunshine is healthy, children can easily get too much sun. A safe sunscreen or protective clothing should be used if spending long periods of time in the sun. But if all efforts fail and your child does get a sunburn, you can help soothe the pain by taking the following steps. Natural Treatments for Sunburn
Know the Signs of Heat ExhaustionMake sure your kids drink plenty of water if they will be out in the sun for a long time. Heat exhaustion or heat stroke can be accompanied by sunburn and can happen when kids become very overheated and dehydrated. These conditions are serious. Call the doctor if along with the sunburn, there is an unexplained fever higher than 102 degrees, the skin looks infected, or your child has trouble looking at light. Also call the doctor if your child experiences nausea, vomiting, fainting, delirium, or diarrhea when overheated. You can also make your own natural treatments for sunburn.
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