7 Answers to Questions About Keeping Kids Safe Outdoors in the Summer

Vitamin D is great for you, and if you or your children aren't getting enough, there are tons of foods like fish, cheese, and egg yolks that contain it. In terms of sun exposure and its link to vitamin D levels, that depends on skin tone, sun protection, and how high the sun is in the sky, but it's been estimated that approximately five to 30 minutes of time in the sun during peak hours without protection will lead to sufficient vitamin D. However, it's never recommended you leave your children unprotected while in the sun, especially during peak hours.