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

Even on overcast or cool days, you should still check the weather to see if the UV index is high, as these are the days kids will be able to stay outside longer without overheating. Clouds, pollution, and wind don't filter out UV rays — and they reflect off sand, water, and concrete even on cool days — so these types of days can still result in sunburns if kids are outside for too long without protection.