Is Sunscreen required?

2026-07-11 16:22:52
My 6 year old has started basketball classes after school. It happens from 3 pm to 4 pm (Bangalore). It's not that sunny during this time. We could see that her skin is getting tanned a little day by day. Do we have to apply Sunscreen at this age? Or can we leave it as it is?
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Yes please apply sunscreen. Kids sunscreen is available

Answered2026-07-13 01:43:31

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Answered2026-07-12 10:48:40

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You can apply a sunscreen .apply before going to play

Answered2026-07-12 07:51:48

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Yes , you may apply Sunscreen .Kindly contact your paediatrician for prescription

Answered2026-07-12 07:47:57

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U can use pediatric sun screen

Answered2026-07-12 07:46:14

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Yes you can apply sunscreen. Apply it on the exposed areas. Also maintain adequate hydration for the child

Answered2026-07-12 07:45:45

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Hello Yes you can apply sunscreen whenever the child steps out 10-15 min prior and can be reapplied every 2-3 hrs.. sunscreen should be spf 30 or more broad spectrum covering both UvA and Uv B water resistant and containing zinc oxide would be beneficial..

Answered2026-07-12 07:42:35

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Yes

Answered2026-07-13 07:29:32

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Greetings Yes, you should definitely apply sunscreen to your 6-year-old.Even between 3 PM and 4 PM, ultraviolet (UV) rays remain active.The tanning clearly indicates that her skin is absorbing solar radiation.Choose a pediatric-approved, broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher.Look for safe active ingredients like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.Select a water-resistant formula since outdoor basketball involves heavy sweating.

Answered2026-07-12 11:47:01

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Yes definitely sunscreen is must

Answered2026-07-12 11:02:32

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Yes you can apply

Answered2026-07-12 08:57:43

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A 6-year-old can definitely use sunscreen. Even though 3–4 PM in Bangalore doesn’t feel very hot, UV rays are still present and can cause gradual tanning and long-term skin damage.
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Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) on exposed areas (face, neck, arms, legs) 15–20 minutes before basketball.

Answered2026-07-12 07:40:32

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