baby sun block ??

Question

whats a good sun block u use for your babys before u go to the beach??

if your one of thos who like your kids to stay indoors dont answer please

Answer 1

Well, most sunblock says, "Do not use on infants under 6 months" I bought some Coppertone Waterbabies 50spf yesterday, and didn't realize my son is too young for it. When you peel back the label for more information, it says it there. I didn't peel off the label until I got home. I found this artical about it...

Sunblock Savvy
By Beth Weinhouse for Your Baby Today

Dermatologists advise that daily protection with sunblock should begin at six months of age, and most sunblock products state on the label that they are not to be used by infants under six months of age. But according to both the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), that rule is not absolute. In the summer of 1999, the AAP issued a new recommendation which stated that "when adequate clothing and shade are not available, parents can apply a minimal amount of sunscreen to small areas, such as the infant's face and the back of the hands." (Tops of the ears and back of the neck are also a good idea.)

Parents should check with their pediatricians before using sunblock on the littlest infants, but here are some guidelines for choosing a safe product and using it wisely.

There's no need to cover a baby's whole body with sunblock if she's properly dressed... in fact, it could be harmful. Infants don't perspire as efficiently as adults, and covering too much baby skin with sunblock could interfere with the body's cooling mechanism. Cover only exposed areas such as face and hands.


Choose a broad-spectrum sunblock (meaning that it blocks both UVA and UVB rays) with a SPF of at least 25. Broad-spectrum products contain one of three active ingredients: avobenzone (trade name: Parsol 1789), zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide. Avobenzone is a chemical sunblock, while zinc and titanium dioxide are physical sunblocks. While both have been tested for safety on baby's skin, some pediatricians recommend that children under six months use a physical sunblock, as it may be less irritating.


Do a "patch test" on your baby before relying on the product. Cover a small (quarter-size) area of skin with the sunblock, and wait a day or two to see if there's any irritation.


Apply the sunblock at least half an hour before sun exposure, to allow the skin to absorb the product.


Choose a waterproof or water-resistant formula, and reapply at least every two hours while babies are outdoors.


It doesn't matter whether you use a lotion, gel, or spray. "A lot of parents like a stick product, which is easy to apply and doesn't run into the eyes and sting," says Patricia Agin, a scientist with the Coppertone Solar Research Laboratory, who recommends Coppertone's Water Babies sunblock which comes in both lotion and stick form.


Choose a product specially designed for babies, since these sunblocks are liable to be gentler. Look for the words non-irritating, fragrance-free, and hypoallergenic on the label. "Parents can also look for the Skin Cancer Foundation seal, which means that an objective third party has evaluated the formula and given its approval," says James SaNogueira, director of suncare research and development at Sun Pharmaceuticals, makers of Banana Boat Baby Block.


Sunblocks marketed for older children are also safe to use on babies... with some caveats. Some kids' sunblocks contain colors, glitters or dyes specially designed to appeal to children to encourage them to use sunblock daily. A baby who wears these products on her hands, for instance, may ingest some of the extra ingredients if she puts her fingers in her mouth. Small amounts of sunblock ingestion are not a hazard for babies, but its best to keep baby sunblocks as simple as possible.


Even if you're convinced that your baby is properly dressed, suitably sunblocked, and safely parked in the shade, check him constantly for signs of overexposure. If any area of skin appears reddened or pinkish, bring your child inside. Call your pediatrician immediately if your baby is severely sunburned.

Beth Weinhouse is a frequent contributor to Your Baby Today. She specializes in women's and children's health issues and lives in Oxford, Mississippi with her husband and 6-year-old son.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Aveeno spray 30+ spf works well. I think the sprays are the best because they are easy to apply, especially as your baby begins to realize that he/she does not like to have sunsreen put on. Mild or unscented with the least amount of chemicals. If you are going to be around bugs, they also make sunscreens that have natural ingredients to keep away mosquitos while blocking harmful uv rays. You might want to try a healthfood store or look online for some different products. Try to stay away from lots of chemicals and smelly suncreens. I always use waterbabies on myself, but I don't know if I would use that on my baby. It will be her first summer as well, so I will probably start looking online and see what products are available and affordable. I know Aveeno is mild and tends to be better for infants then some of those other products. Lots of moms I know use it.

Answer 4

If you can avoid it, keep the little one out of the sun. Big hats to shade the face, full body swimwear, sunglasses.

If you really have to use sunblock look for exactly that - sunblock, not sunscreen. Suncreen is full of chemicals and the bottles even say not to use on infants.

Most sunblocks are made with zinc oxide (the same stuff that you put on a diaper rash) and/or titanium oxide. These actually block the rays. Go to your local health food store and ask to recommend one specifically for children with no added preservatives or chemicals.

For mild protection, shea butter contains a naturally occuring sunscreen (around SPF 4). Make sure you use an unrefined, pure shea butter and apply it generously.

Answer 5

I always use Coopertone with my kids...it is best to use 45 or higher on small kids...we are always at the beach and i have 4 small kids(2, 1 and 11 month twins) them being out isnt gonna hurt them as long as they are protected..I usually bring a umbrella with us so if it gets too hot out then i can place them under there so they can cool down....

Answer 6

Truthfully, you can buy a non-name brand and it will work just as good. Use at least a good 45 spf and lather it on very well (don't forget the scalp, ears, & eyelids, check the label for water-proofness and remember to reapply as frequently as the label reads. Get a sun hat for the baby and remember to keep the baby hydrated with plenty of water or low-sugar fluids.

Answer 7

Look for baby sunblock that's 50 spf uva and uvb. I use Banana Boat Baby Tear Free and my pediatrician recommends Aveno baby sunblock.

Answer 8

Coppertone Water Babies.....#1 Pediatrician Recommended.
It isn't too greasy and it has a nice scent.

Answer 9

Have to say nothing is really that good when it comes to babies, they should be in the shade at all times, they can burn so easy

Answer 10

Aveno its the best