European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 15, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Sun worshippers should use Strong sunscreens  to protect your Skinner York times Here Are some recommendations from the american Academy of dermatology to prevent skin cancer a minimize Sun exposure particularly Between 10 . And 2 . A use a sunscreen with a minimum Sun Protection Factor or spa of 15. Reapply every two hours when outdoors. A if you work in the Sun for prolonged periods Wear a wide brimmed hat and lightweight cover up clothing. A beware of reflective surfaces. Sand Snow Concrete and water can reflect up to 85 percent of the suns damaging rays. A avoid tanning Parlours and sunlamps. A apply sunscreens with an spa of at least 15 to children beginning at 6 months of age. For further advice Check with paediatrician. A Check skin monthly for changes like size shape and color of moles and freckles or for discoloration. If there Are changes see a dermatologist. A protect children from the Sun. Will photo babies enjoy water  safety for baby by or. Catherine Deangelis and or. Modena Wilson special to the Baltimore evening Sun q this will be our first summer As parents. We always have spent lots of time at the Pool. In fact we met there we want our 6-month-old daughter to get used to the water right away. Are there any special precautions a your daughter is very Lucky. You already Are planning family activities to enjoy together. If both her parents love to swim chances Are she will too it can be Good exercise for a lifetime. But we Are glad you asked about precautions around the Pool because there Are several you should take. First minimize your baby s Sun exposure by keeping her body covered with clothing including a hat or generous amounts of a Waterproof Sun Block with a High Quot Sun Protection Factor Quot rating a 15 or 25 dress her or use the sunblock again after she has been in the water. Light skinned babies can sunburn very quickly a blistering sunburn Over a Large body area can make a baby very ill. In addition we now know that limiting Sun exposure in Early life helps to prevent serious forms of skin cancer. Second constantly be aware of the danger of drowning. You cannot Trust your child in or around water for Many years. Flotation devices Are no substitute for constant supervision. In fact baby floaters May flip Over and hold your baby s head under the water. When she is crawling or walking you May prefer to have a Quot Bubble Quot a similar to those Young children use in learning to swim a strapped to her Back. Nevertheless one of you must have your eyes on her every minute in and out of the Pool. Don t get distracted even for a few seconds. Third Don t keep her in the water too Long. When she starts to shiver she has had enough. She is using up Energy just to maintain her body temperature also remove her from the Pool if she is gulping lots of water. Some babies drink so much water during Pool play or swimming lessons that the absorbed water dilutes their blood enough to cause seizures a condition known As Quot Hypon tremia Quot or Low blood sodium. It takes a Large Quantity of swallowed water to cause it though so Don t panic at the first Mouthful fourth if you have a Pool at Home be certain that your baby does not have Access to it unless you Are around. A child s wading Pool should be emptied after every use. A Home Pool should be surrounded on four sides with a High Fence at least 4 feet that is difficult to climb and has a Gate with a lock children can t reach if you Are not poolside even for a moment lock out All children. Remember it takes Only enough water to cover the nose to drown. Wilson is director of paediatric primary care of the Johns Hopkins children s Center in Baltimore Deangelis is Deputy , May 15, 1990 the stars and stripes a a a Page 17