9 tips when choosing sunblock for kids in Singapore

It seems that with kids' sunblocks these days,  a new guideline is imposed out of the woodwork every now and then. Use spray, don’t use spray, don’t use this one because it has XYZ in it, use this one but not too much, apply every two hours, don’t apply too often. Honestly sometimes I think the best advice to you on this matter is to keep your kid indoors until he turns 21!

Probably not the most realistic solution...

But yes, all guidelines seem to agree that taking care of your child's skin should start from an early age. And while it is important that your kid gets vitamin D from the sun, staying out too long without protection is likely to be harmful for him. Experts say that apart from effects on the skin, excessive long-term sun exposure can cause eye damage (i.e cataracts) and weakening of the immune system. This, in turn, reduces the body’s ability to fight infections. But what if you, like me, are uncertain on what is considered safe on a child's skin, here are 9 tips that help simplify the complicated process of choosing that right bottle of sunblock for your kid.