Sunburn

Unprotected skin exposed to strong sunlight can burn within 15 minutes. Children's skin is thinner, and its protective mechanism is weaker than in adults, so children turn red much faster. Sunburnt skin is red, painful and swollen, and blisters may occur.

If there are no blisters at the burn site: 

• Cool the place with a stream of cold water or put cold compresses on it, and if a larger area is affected, shower the child with cold water (not ice-cold).
• You can apply an aloe-based preparation or some other preparation for the treatment of burns, but only with prior consultation with a doctor or pharmacist.
• If your child is in severe pain, you can give him/her a pain medication (paracetamol, ibuprofen) as recommended by your pediatrician.

If blisters appear: 

• do not drill them
• give the child plenty of fluids to drink.
• do not expose the child to the sun for the next few days until the redness subsides.

In case of severe sunburn or if the child is younger than one year, contact a pediatrician immediately!