Summer Kids Clothes

Summer Safety

Sunburn Protection: Sunburns in childhood have been linked to skin cancer later in life. Be sure your little ones wear a hat with a three-inch brim or a bill facing forward. Wear sunglasses that provide 97% to 100% protection against both UVA and UVB rays, and wear cotton clothing with a tight weave. Try to limit sun exposure during the peak intensity hours - between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. On both sunny and cloudy days, use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater. Reapply sunscreen every two hours, or after swimming or sweating. Remember to use extra caution near water and sand as they reflect UV rays and may result in sunburn more quickly.

Heat Stroke and Stress Protection: Heat stroke can be deadly, and heat stress can make your child very ill. Before prolonged physical activity such as running, playing or biking, children should be well hydrated and should not feel thirsty. Kids should have water or a sport drink always available, and drink every 20 minutes while exercising in the heat. After an hour of exercise, children need to drink a carbohydrate-electrolyte beverage to replace electrolytes lost in sweat and provide carbohydrates for energy. Clothing should be light-colored and lightweight and limited to one layer of absorbent material to facilitate evaporation of sweat. Sweat-saturated shirts should be replaced with dry clothing.

Pool and Open Water Swimming Safety: Never leave children alone in or near the pool, even for a moment. Keep rescue equipment and a portable telephone near the pool. An adult who knows about water rescue needs to watch children whenever they are in or near the water. Younger children should be closely supervised using “touch supervision,” keeping no more than an arm's length away. Remember, inflatable swimming aids “floaties” are toys and aren't a substitute for approved life vests. If you have a swimming pool or spa, ask your pool service representative to update your drains and other suction fitting with anti-entrapment drain covers. Never swim alone. Make sure your child knows never to dive into water except when permitted by an adult who knows the depth of the water, and who has checked for underwater objects, and never let your child swim in canals or fast-moving water.

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Whether you go for itty-bitty shorts or a little mini, short is definitely the key word when choosing bottoms for the summer.

The following tips will help you choose the perfect shorts for this summer:

1. Opt for a shorter inseam if you have short legs or are petite. A shorter silhouette will give the illusion of a longer leg, whereas a longer short will only enhance your compact frame.

2. Skip the pleats and any closure that gathers or bunches at the belly if you’re wide through the middle. Opt instead for the slimming effects of a flat, clean front.

3. Balance broad hips with shorts that have a wider and longer cut. Downplay larger buttocks with shorts that flare or taper at the outside seam.

4. Cinch a drawstring short at your waist if you have a straight or boyish figure. Or select a zip or button-front style that sits low around your hips instead of your waist.

5. Head out in hot shorts if you’re blessed with long, slender and well-toned legs. Just make sure you don’t reveal too much.

6. Complement a very long leg or a tall frame with a board short or clam digger. Pair the board short with a cotton tank and sport slides, and dress the clam digger up with a peasant top and colorful leather thongs.

More tips for pulling off short looks:

Avoid pairing these bare bottoms with anything overly lowcut, belly-baring, or skintight.

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