Shocking photo shows dangers of hot weather on babies – and how they can get sunburnt even if it appears overcast
A FORMER paramedic has shared a word of warning for parents when it comes to their little ones and the hot weather.
The woman told mums and dads that it was just as important to protect kids from the sun when it appears overcast as when it’s shining brightly.
Sharing an image of a sunburnt baby where the top half of their body is bright red, TikTok account Tiny Hearts explained all she’d learnt about sun safety.
Speaking against a cloudy backdrop, she explained: “Days like this is what is catching parents out.
“It is not too sunny, it’s an overcast day.
“It’s not the type of day that you automatically think about the hat, the sunscreen and keeping your little one in the shade.”
However, she went on to say that “these are the most dangerous days” for babies and other young children.
The social media user, aka @tinyheartseducation, continued: “Sun safety is not at the top of our mind.”
But she said there was a more important factor to consider – and it’s all to do with UV levels and ratings.
Tiny Heart continued to her 535k followers: “When the UV level is above 3, it is recommended that children under 12 months should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
“Even if it’s cloudy. Even if it’s overcast. Even if it doesn’t look sunny.
“You can’t always tell how high the UV levels are.
“On this day it was cloudy and overcast, but the UV levels were at 7!!”
She then shared how you can keep check of the UV levels on your phone by scrolling down on your device’s weather app.
She explained: “You can check your local UV levels using the free SunSmart app or using the weather app on your phone.”
And as soon as the video had been posted to her profile, Tiny Hearts was inundated with comments from thankful parents.
One parent wrote: “Thanks to this video, I just learnt how to use my weather app and saw the UV radar.”
A second said: “I’m always checking the UV rating, trying to keep my child in the shades, if not possible then sunscreen and hat and hydrated.”
While a nursery worker added: “The SunSmart app is good for UV, we use it in daycares.”
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