Best Sunscreen Blog

1. Nina Said,

   Of course

   (BTW…. our pediatrician gave us a sample of Aveeno baby sunscreen at my sons 2 month check up and told us it is perfectly safe to use before 6 months of age.)
   References :
   I have skin cancer

2. holdensmama08 Said,

   yes you should i do– i got the bannana boat spray on kind so i don’t have to rub it in– and always put sunglasses on too. those uva uvb rays are very detrimental to your child– those mothers are just lazy it takes 2 seconds to spray him down then u don’t have to worry about sunburn or skin cancer later in life
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3. Begum A Said,

   I asked our doctor, and she said "We live in Florida, so use some." She was 5 month old when she said this. It’s not recommended before 6 months. Hats and protective clothing are enough, if you have to, ask your doctor.
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4. little h's momma Said,

   I haven’t yet….I thought babies extremely little couldn’t use sunscreen or something….But I dont keep him out there exposed either….He is outside for short periods, and when he gets older and is outside all the time or at the beach, then definitely so…..
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5. nunciata22 Said,

   My son lives outside in the summertime. He always has sunscreen on. No matter what.
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   Mom, RN

6. mominsd Said,

   That depends. If we’re going for a walk and I know he’ll be in his stroller (shaded, with a blanket if needed), then I don’t. Especially because I want to make sure he gets some vitamin D. Also, if we go to the park, I make sure he’s not in the sun for more than 10 minutes or so, then we sit in the shade.

   Of course, if we’re going to be outside for any extended period of time, I put sunscreen on him. But I try to limit his sunlight exposure because sunscreen REALLY irritates his skin. I’d rather just stay in the shade, but obviously that’s not always possible.

   I’m pretty careful, because my sister had skin cancer at age 26 (she’s fine now).
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7. proud mommy Said,

   I don’t put sunscreen on my baby because she is only 3 months and it is not recommened for babies under 6 months. When she turns 6 months i will be putting sunscreen on her.
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8. groovykarma Said,

   Coppertone makes sunscreen lotion called ‘water babies’. You apply a thin amount of creme to the exposed areas of the baby and be careful.
   You need to reapply every couple hours and still keep the baby out of direct sunlight as much as possible.
   Consider that you don’t have sun glasses on the baby and the baby won’t want the sun in his/her eyes.
   Ask your doctor for any advice and samples of sun screens if they are available.
   If you have a portable cabana this is a good idea. Still keep a close watch on your baby as they can still get too much sun, dehydrated, overheated.
   Make sure you have fluids constantly available if your baby is outside in the heat.
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9. Katyanne81 Said,

   yes, factor 50 sun block, even on overcast days the suns harmful rays can get through. babys skin is very sensitive and vulnerable to sun damage
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10. lesmith Said,

    …Wear Sunscreen?
    Now! For years we’ve heard babies younger than 6 months shouldn’t wear sunscreen: they should just be kept out of the sun. Which is, of course, unrealistic. The AAP recently changed that stance and now recommends sunscreen for tots of all ages as there hasn’t been any evidence of negative long-term effects on infants younger than 6 months using it. Look for a baby formulation that has the words "broad spectrum" on the label, meaning it protects from UVA and UVB rays. And remember that sunscreen isn’t a license to keep your baby on the beach for hours on end. Put a sunhat on her, seek shade, and use common sense.
    References :
    parenting.com

11. Artie Lange for President! Said,

    I sure don’t. I don’t let the sun beat down on him, not even in his stroller walking into a store.
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12. whitmom Said,

    If you child is going to be in the sun, please use sunscreen and common sense. My baby is five months, and doc told us that sunscreen isn’t reccomended for babies under five months, but if they were going to be in the sun, then use it. It’s better to have baby protected, sun burns on infants are horrible. I started using it at four months and she does great, same with bug repellent, I just make sure and bathe her that night.
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13. Hannah's mommy Said,

    I put sunscreen on my 16 month daughter daily. In the morning once she is dressed for the day, and after her nap.
    We go in and out most of the day, that way she has some on. If we are out in water, she gets lathered up every hour.
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14. Mary Said,

    Babies skin is obviously more sensitive than that of adults.. especially when it comes to sun exposure! Although it is important that you use sunscreen on your baby, it is also necessary that you pay attention to the ingredients in the products you are slathering all over your children. Many ingredients in mass market sunscreens (phthalates, parabens, synthetic fragrances) can irritate children’s skin and have even been linked to cancer. I’d recommends using an all natural sunscreen on your baby, one that I’ve recently began using is TruKid. Their products have no toxic ingredients and are scented with only essential oils.
    References :
    http://www.trukid.com

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