Keeping the kids (and you) safe in the sun

Most of us enjoy soaking up the sunshine on holiday, but as the number of people affected by skin cancer increases, people are becoming more and more aware of the dangers of too much exposure. So how can we enjoy the sunshine and stay safe? Slapping on the sun cream is vital of course, but what else can we do? What do we need to do to protect the kids? And how can we keep our fashion-conscious teenagers happy as well as protected?

The Beach Factory may have some of the answers. They specialise in UV swimwear and clothing that provides style together with sun protection. All their UV swimwear conforms to a tested UPF50+ level of screening, making life on the beach or by the pool much safer. Not only that, UV swimwear means less sun cream, means less mess, less tears – and leaves more time for fun! From sun hats, sun suits and sun cream to Kids Banz glasses and pop-up UV tents for toddlers, The Beach Factory has all the top brands at impressive prices.

Why UV swimwear and clothing?
Most skin cancers are caused by damage from the ultraviolet rays in sunshine. The best protection is avoidance, but where that's not practical the next best thing is covering up, and covering up with sun protective clothing is better still! Climate change and the effects of global warming may mean we'll get more sunshine than ever before. The thinning of the ozone layer also means that more UV radiation will get through to the Earth's surface, so covering up is even more important now!

Sun protection with style
Families with pre-school children about to escape to the sun are likely to find the range of UV swimwear and sun protective clothing on the high street doesn't quite compare with the choice of top destinations! Happily, a quick visit to The Beach Factory will probably provide everything they need, and is ready to be delivered to their doorstep the next day.

The Beach Factory have selected their UV swimwear from ranges by Sposh, Sea Folly, Lion in the Sun, Flap Happy and Gul; all providing UPF50+ sun protection as well as cool looks and 'must-have' new styles that will satisfy the most discerning toddler or teen.

Why not co-ordinate a practical legionnaire sun-hat with a cool, comfortable Sweet Pea‚ printed sun suit or classic striped UV two-piece? Boys will love the Camouflage Shark Swim Shorts and the girls will be happy in the Mod Floral Ruffle Swimsuit. For the tiny ones, there are swim nappies and matching floppy hats – check out the Candy Dot Swim Nappy with ruffle. And finally get those fashion-conscious 14-year-olds kitted out with a new rash shirt and cool pair of board shorts.

And the extras too ...
The Infant Pop-Up UV tent provides shade, protection and fun for the children. It folds up into a neat bag – perfect to stow in one of the trendy beach bags also available at the Beach Factory!

      Text © travel-quest 2007, all photos © The Beach Factory 2007