Summer is the time for splashing in the pool, feeling the cool grass blades between your toes, and playing outside. If you’re introducing your baby to her first summer, you’ll want to keep her happy, but safe. Make sure that you follow these five tips for the safest summer adventures with your baby.

1. Slather on the Sunscreen

It’s not just older kids that you have to worry about; babies can get sunburned, too. And if your baby does get burned, it’s no fun for you. (Crying, uncomfortable babies are no walks in the park!) There’s another reason you’ll want to prevent sunburn in your baby – one bad sunburn in infancy can increase your child’s risk for a deadly skin cancer called malignant melanoma by 50 percent! [Read more…] about Keeping Baby Safe Outdoors: 5 Baby Safety Tips