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Term 4 is when sun protection moves back up the priority list. Hat rules reappear in every family's inbox, outdoor play increases as the weather warms, and UV starts climbing toward its summer peak. This post is for parents working out what the daycare centre or school actually does, and what a practical home routine looks like alongside it. How sun protection works at Australian daycares and schools Most early-learning centres and primary schools in Australia run sun protection policies, many through the SunSmart program. The most visible rule is "no hat, no play," but policies typically cover more ground...

Calm, practical steps for soothing a baby's sunburnt skin at home, plus a clear list of signs that mean it's time to call your doctor.

Sunscreen on beach days is a given. The habit that actually makes a difference over time is the one that happens on the school run, Saturday morning sport, the lunchtime walk, the twenty minutes waiting at school pickup in afternoon sun. Why daily, not just beach days Across most of Australia, the UV index hits 3 or above almost every day of the year. That’s the threshold where the Cancer Council recommends sun protection, and it sneaks up on us in spring, autumn, and even the depths of winter. The beach isn't the exception; it’s just the place where the...

How to read a sunscreen's expiry date and period-after-opening symbol, why heat and poor storage shorten its life, and the signs that it's time for a new bottle.