Enjoying the Gulf Coast beaches is one of the best parts of summer in Alabama. The beautiful shores promise plenty of fun in the sun, but they also pose some serious risks – especially for families with small children.

One in five Americans will develop skin cancer, according to estimates by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Avoiding ultraviolet light — a risk factor for all types of skin cancer — could prevent more than 3 million skin cancer cases annually.