Sun exposure / sunscreens / insect repellents
Sun exposure/sunscreens: Minimize sun exposure. Wear protective clothing, hats, properly applied sunscreen with SPF ≥ 30 for those > 6 months of age.
Insect bites/repellents: Prevent insect bites. No DEET in < 6 months; 6–24 months 10% DEET apply max once daily; 2–12 years 10% DEET apply max TID. Preventing mosquito and tick bites (CPS)
Parent Resources
Caring For Kids - Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)
Sun Safety - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Keep your young child safe around the house - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Insect repellents: How to protect your child from insect bites - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
About Kids Health - The Hospital for Sick Children
Sunburn - The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth
Sun: Protecting Your Child’s Skin - The Hosptial for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth
Insect Bites - The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth
Heat-related Illness: How to Prevent - The Hospital for Sick Children - AboutKidsHealth https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=1966&language=English