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Children love playing in the sun. But it is important to protect them from UV radiation. A child's risk of getting skin cancer as an adult goes up dramatically each time he or she gets a tan or sunburn.

Babies younger than six months of age should be kept out of direct sunlight. Their delicate skin is too sensitive for sunscreen lotions, and babies are more likely than adults to absorb chemicals into their skin. Avoid using sunscreen on babies younger than six months of age unless there is absolutely no other way to keep them out of the sun.

Babies do not sweat like adults do. And they cannot tell you when they are too hot. Babies' tiny bodies can overheat VERY easily, so keep them out of the hot sun.

A baby's skin is ultra-sensitive to chemicals. Always test a new lotion, sunscreen or other product on a small patch of your baby's skin before applying all over.

If possible, keep children out of direct sun during the peak hours of 11:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.

Visit the Canadian Dermatology Association for more sun safety tips, including a list of approved sunscreens.

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SoftShades
#S001 $14.95

Click N' Go Stroller Umbrella
#S002 $18.95

Turtle Sunwear
#S003-S005
$35-$40

Safety Harness
#S006 $10.95

Sunshade Kit
#S007 $5.95

Baby Looney Tunes Sunscreen
#S008 $5.50

The Great Baby
Cover Up
#S009/S010
$29.95/$34.95

Weather All Infant Car Seat Shade and Bug Screen
#S011 $24.95

Car Seat
Travel Tote
#S012 $29.95

NoZone UV-protective Funwear

NoZone is a Canadian-made brand of swim and sport wear that meets the toughest UV testing standards in the world - set by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). With a rating of 50 UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor), NoZone clothing keeps out up to 98% of UVA and UVB radiation. The fabric is treated with Chloroban to resist chlorine damage from swimming and wading pools, and comes in a variety of fun colours and styles for babies and toddlers! Sizes 1, 2, 4 and 6. Made in Victoria, B.C., NoZone is sold all over the world.

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NoZone Superhero Two-piece
#NZ001/NZ002
$44.00/$46.00

NoZone Tropical Two-piece
#NZ003/NZ004
$44.00/$46.00

NoZone Seebreeze Full Surf Suit
#NZ005 $49.00

A Girl's Gotta Dance One-piece
#NZ006 $48.00

NoZone Floating Legionnaires Hats
#NZ007 $48.00

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