0-1 year
The outdoors provides favourable conditions to support and extend a baby's emotional, social and intellectual development. Going outside daily can improve a baby's appetite, gives him energy and helps him sleep soundly at night.
When you are outside with a baby, ensure that he is kept in the shade, or, if in direct sunlight, that his head is protected by a sun hat and that sun cream is applied regularly on all exposed skin. Although sunlight can be harmful if the skin is not properly protected, sunlight also contains ultraviolet rays which kill bacteria and makes the skin produce vitamin D.
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