Comments on: A Little Ray of Sunshine

By: Fresh Air High Chair - SquiggleMum

Fresh Air High Chair - SquiggleMum — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:37:24 +0000

[...] There are different sights, smells and sounds in the garden. (Be careful though. Even though sunshine is important for baby’s development, don’t put the high chair in the sun as baby [...]

By: cath

cath — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:35:42 +0000

I hear you loud and clear Christie. With skin cancer on both sides of the family we are very conscious of sun safety (as you can see by the pic). I just don’t think we need to hide bubs away inside!

By: Christie @ Childhood 101

Christie @ Childhood 101 — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:07:22 +0000

I agree with Alison – sunshine certainly lifts my mood.

When I worked in child care we worked so hard to communicate the ‘Slip Slop Slap’ message, with regards to sunscreen, hats for all outdoor play and suitable clothing. I understand the concern about Vitamin D but worry that we will just muddy the waters when it comes to parents being provided enough/correct information about making choices with concerns to safe sun play. A bit like the question of how much is okay when it comes to alcohol and pregnancy or alcohol and breastfeeding.

I think you said it best here Cath;
“while it is imperative that we still slip, slop, slap and stay out of the sun during the hottest parts of the day, our kids literally need sunlight on their skin for healthy growth and development”

By: Alison

Alison — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:29:18 +0000

I used to bath the girls outside in their baby bath when they were small. The older girls are twins so one used to get naked tummy time while the other was having a bath.
Sunshine is important for bubs – and for mums, too!

By: cath

cath — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:54:03 +0000

@Nicole
Thanks – I think blogging is making me a better photographer! Great outdoor idea too.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:47:51 +0000

Swimming in a clam shell pool. Fill with warm water from the tap. Sit under a beach umbrella = lots of fun outdoors. The kids go in and out of the shade. Plenty of rays on sunny days.

I love the photo of R:D