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Sun Protection for Children with Autism

   April 30th, 2018   Posted In: Articles  

Rash guards are a great source of sun protection for special needs children.

protecting autistic child with rash guardProtecting your child’s skin from the harmful rays of the sun is important. When you have a child with autism, it can sometimes be difficult to properly protect them with sunblock. Some are hyper sensitive and do not like certain textures (like that of sunblock), or to be touched too frequently (as you might need to when reapplying sunblock). If you have a child you want to keep safe this summer, consider investing in a rash guard.

Rash Guards Have Built in UV Protection

Rash guards are available in long and short sleeves, and with different UV strengths. Putting the rash guard on your child before a day at the beach or in the water can reduce the chances of him or her getting a sunburn.

The Material May Make Your Child Feel More Comfortable

Rash guards feature a very soft material, which is great for children with texture issues. The fact that you don’t have to worry about them being upset over getting oily and greasy from sunblock is also a bonus.

Rash Guards Are Available in Many Different Styles

There are rash guards available in different colors, and some even have designs on them. Allowing your child to pick out the one that he or she wants can make it exciting for them. The sun shirts fit snugly against the body, which creates a more secure and cozy feel for your child. It keeps sand and dirt from rubbing against the skin, which can make beach time more enjoyable.

We recommend talking to your child about the sun shirt and letting them pick what they want. The shirt can be worn in and out of the water, therefore your child will be comfortable and protected from the sun at all times.

Lauren (LoLo) has been turning words into blog posts for Wetsuit Wearhouse since 2014. She learned to surf for the first time ever in Costa Rica but she gravitates more towards SUP. When she's not scouring the web for travel deals, you can find her either hiking, running, gardening, tending to her animals, or reading a good book outside on a beautiful day.

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7 Comments

  • Al says:

    Hi LoLo / Team,
    I am 59 and overweight. I always snorkel on top of the water and never had a wetsuit. I will be going to the Big Island this Feb and according to what I can find water temp is between 73-78 F and thinking I may need one for this trip – not sure of thickness and suit size. What do you recommend? Is a two piece better for my size?
    Height 66″
    Weight 245 #
    Chest 51″
    Waist 51″
    Hips 47″
    Neck 16″
    Inseam 28.5″

    Thanks,
    Al

  • Laura Lister says:

    Can you advise me? I am 78 years old and find my pool a bit too cold. I would like to purchase a wet suit jacket that is very flexible and easy to swim and do aerobics in. Since swimming helps arthritis, movement is very important. I do not do straight laps, but various exercises worked into a lap. Also – I am overweight so I do not want anything “sexy”.

    What do you think?

    • Crysta Goff says:

      I’m going to send you a private email, Laura. (:

    • John Gross says:

      Hi make sure it has a full zipper they can be hard to get off at your age,you dont want a full suit or a pull over that you may need helping getting on and off,i just checked ebay theres a xxxl camo jacket full zipper,25$bid 15 shipping.looks new.
      And you can use as out of water jacket if its super cold.they really hold heat in shockingly so.
      Because of how hard they are to remove you might want to start with hood gloves and feet.try searchs like neoprine gloves socks hood.jacket check ebay cheap.also thift stores often have wetsuits for like 20$

  • Marco says:

    Hello,

    I read your blog in a quick and non efficient way. I didn’t find the answer I was looking for. I found your views very interesting, points are great too, thank you for your post. It helped me understand a little into what I was looking for. I hope you carry on with your views and different ways of wording your initial subject/subjects. Enjoy reading your book in hot summer days, it’s when you’re most alive in the most ways you can be.

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    Marco

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