sun kicks

noun

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.

Meanings

nounsun kicks pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlymedicineA 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.

    2020, Howard Chilton, Georgina Dowden, Baby on Board
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APA

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MLA

“sun kicks.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sun%20kicks. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sun kicks,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sun%20kicks.

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