English Dictionary

sun kicks

名詞

複数形 複数形のみ

A former health activity for babies in which a naked child is laid on a blanket in direct sunlight for a short period in order to gain the benefits of sunlight on the skin.

日本語の意味

かつて行われていた、赤ちゃんの健康促進を目的としたアクティビティ。裸の赤ちゃんを毛布の上に寝かせ、短時間直射日光を浴びせることで、皮膚に良い効果を得るというもの

At the old clinic, nurses still remembered performing sun kicks on newborns, believing a few minutes of sunlight would strengthen the babies' skin and overall health.

古い診療所では、看護師たちが乳児に日光浴をさせていたことを今もしっかり覚えており、数分間の日光が赤ちゃんの肌や全身の健康を強くすると信じていました。

意味（1）

A former health activity for babies in which a naked child is laid on a blanket in direct sunlight for a short period in order to gain the benefits of sunlight on the skin.

Avoid sun kicks until he is a few weeks older – and even then, it is wise to take special care.