UV Clothes

The NHS recommends that children under six months of age do not spend time in direct sunlight at all. That’s why you should not apply sunscreen to babies.

But there are more reasons to choose UV garments over sunscreen. Sunscreen is washed away by water and perspiration and needs to be reapplied regularly. UV garments keep you protected all day. Full-body UV clothes supplemented with sun protection on hands, feet and face are therefore a good and safe combination

It’s not always easy to know which UV clothes are best. Here are our tips on what to think about when choosing sun protection garments for your child.

• [Overall UV suit:](/cl/359/ Children-s-Clothing?attr_60456015=60458308) Provides good UV protection for the whole body, reduces the risk of gaps between garments where the sun can reach, is often perceived as being easier and quicker to put on, and is therefore particularly suitable for smaller children.

• [Two-piece set of UV clothes:](/cl/359/ Children-s-Clothing?attr_60456015=60478358) Easier to adapt and replace if only one part gets wet, often has a longer period of use before it's too small, the parts can also be used separately.