my daghter will be in the sun tomorrow for a few hours. I need to know the safest sunblock, also good floats for a pool shes 20 months old
I got Aveeno SPF 70 for my kids 
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Now that the weather is nice and sunny I have been taking my 3 month old outside. I put a little SPF 50 Waterbabies on her cheeks, arms, and legs and noticed that within 15 minutes her dermatitis was cleared up! Her skin felt so smooth again, like when she was born! Has anyone else had this kind of success with suncreen? What would be making it clear up? Does it act as a good moisturizer?
Most sunscreen has zinc oxide in it, the same ingredient as diaper rash cream. You should ask her Dr. about this, I was told by my Dr. not to use sunscreen on a baby until they are 6 months old, due to the high amounts of zinc.
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I am looking for a baby sunscreen that doesn’t contain chemicals but is still effective. I realize this may be a long shot, but does anyone know of a product like this?
Absolutely! There are a ton of products out there. I don’t know where you live, but you can visit your local health food store or organic grocer.
In my area we have Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Fruitful Yield. Whole Foods would be a great place to start. They have a huge selection. (Some places have Wild Oats instead of Whole Foods.)
The brands that I can think of off the top of my head would be “Alba”, “Jason”, “Kiss My Face”
If you can’t find a store near you, you can always shop online. I’ve included a link to drugstore.com that shows some different brands of natural sunscreen. (And they work well. I have personally used Alba and Kiss My Face brands. They work just the same as any other sunscreen.)
Kudos to you for investigating natural options for your baby. Our skin is the largest organ in our body and absorbs whatever we put onto it into our blood/body. (In fact, there are many medications that are given in cream form–because the active ingredient can be absorbed that way.) So, it’s awesome that you’re trying to keep your little peanut chemical free.
Way to go!
http://www.drugstore.com/templates/stdplist/default.asp?catid=84792&aid=336064&aparam=organic_sunscreen
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Your baby may look adorable with his cheeks all rosy but are you sure that they are the natural red you want to see? Make sure that glow is a sign that your child is healthy and not something that’s caused by sun damage. Sunlight can trigger a lot of changes in the skin and babies and tots are not excused from the heat of the sun. The dangers of the sun’s Ultra Violet Rays are harmful on both adults and babies alike. You will definitely need the best sunscreen to protect your baby as much as you need one yourself.
It is advised to keep babies out of the sun but sometimes it is not possible especially since parents want to spend most of the time with their kids both indoors or outdoors, babies love the outdoors as well! With your baby’s protection in mind, you are now faced with the task of finding the right sunscreen for him or her.
Luckily, there are sun protection creams or lotions which are made especially for babies. These sunscreens are chemical free and will not cause any skin irritation or allergic reaction to baby’s skin. The active substances are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide which serves as barriers against the sun’s UV radiation. Unlike chemical sunscreens which need to be applied at least 30 minutes before going out of the sun, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide sunscreens start protecting as soon as they are applied.
Look for a sunscreen that is labeled “broad spectrum” as this will mean that it has ingredients that can protect your baby’s skin from the two types of UV rays, the UVA and the UVB rays. Actually, any sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide can already to this. Check the SPF or Sun Protection Factor label as well. For babies, it should be at least SPF 15. More SPF’s mean more protection but it also entails a higher dose of unwanted chemicals penetrating baby’s skin.
Babies under six months old should not be exposed to the sun as much as possible. Until recently, sunblocks were not recommended to be used in babies below six months old. The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends the use of sunscreen for infants especially when inadequate clothing and shade is not available. Just make sure to be very careful when slathering cream on baby’s body apply carefully in the face avoiding the eyes. Always test the sunscreen on baby’s back to check for any reaction or irritation. If a rash develops, stop the use of sunblocks and consult your pediatrician.
If everything looks good and baby shows no reaction to sunscreen, apply enough of the cream or lotion or as recommended by the manufacturer. Do not apply less of what is recommended as it will provide less sun protection. Remember to reapply after every two hours or more as necessary.
Precaution is always better than cure. Keep your babies or tots protected from the harmful rays of the sun by applying the best sunscreen for babies. They deserve all the care you can give them.