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4th July 2018
10:51am BST

"My daughter is red haired and fair skinned, so we have always been aware of sunburn, but not this. I see a lot of parents, myself included, just let kids go be kids and not worry about checking slides or other play equipment".
Lexie Sachs, a textile analyst, said that similar to metal, plastic can get hot enough to result in burns too.
"While people anticipate metal to get hot in the sun, plastic can get hot enough to cause burns, too — especially darker colours, because they absorb more of the sun's wavelengths than lighter colours. Even on days when the weather is mild, plastic can get heated by the sun and cause burns".According to The Idaho State Journal, The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that parents check the temperature of playground equipment before allowing their children to play.
"Remember, a young child’s skin will burn faster than your own. If it feels hot to your hand, it may be too hot for a child’s bare skin".
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