My daughter, who is 19, has a not quite 2month old (he will be 2 months on the 11th of June). She wants to go to the beach in Charleston, S.C. Now they are talking about getting an umbrella but it will just be my daughter and her girlfriend. And they are planning on going all day!
This past week-end we were there but I kept him with me at the motel. He has had problems since he was born with a bad wheeze and after him going into the hospital at about 3 wks we found he has reflex and we have to put drops down his nose before and after he eats to wash the formula down. Knowing this I guess I am really protective of him! But I know that he is her child. Please let me know if I am being a overly protective grandma!!??
2007-05-30 07:13:44 · 17 answers · asked by godschild30906 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
No it is not safe. Any pediatrician will tell you, heck the back of the sunscreen bottle will tell you, that babies under 6 months of age should not be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time. It's not even safe for them to wear sunscreen at 2 months of age. Your daughter needs to be a parent and keep that little one at home. He does not need to be out in the sun all day, and if she thinks an umbrella is going to protect him from the UV rays, she is mistaken.
2007-05-30 08:44:02 · answer #1 · answered by disneychick 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All grandparents are overprotective, but in this case, you are right. Babies under 6 months cannot have sunscreen on. While shade is nice, it does not block enough UVA and UVB rays to protect the baby. UVB rays cause what we think of as a sunburn. UVA rays cause the aging in our skin and cause cancer too. UVA rays can actually penetrate glass and cause the redness through car windows. It just isn't safe for the baby to hang out at the beach all day. Maybe offer to babysit or encourage your daughter to talk to the doctor about sun exposure and babies. Being a parent means we can't always do what we want the way we want, your daughter would do well to learn that now.
2007-05-30 07:26:01 · answer #2 · answered by Momofthreeboys 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You are fine to be over protective of this little guy! I would 100% have your daughter take your grandbaby to the doctors, or even call the staff nurse at the pediatricians and get the pediatricians advice. They will usually talk to you for free over the phone, and they will probably side with you and your grandson will be better off.
My personal opinion is that even a perfectly healthy 2 month old should not stay out in hot breezy weather for more than an hour. They are so vulnerable at that age, and if you love your child, why take ANY risks to its health?
2007-05-30 07:18:49 · answer #3 · answered by quirky 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A 2 month old has NO business being at the beach all day or anywhere but home. They are at such high risk for infections and they need there first dose of shots in them. He doesnt need to be around the sun or all that sand. Sorry, but thats why 19 yrs old is not old enough to be a mother. Tell her she gave up having fun, like hanging at the beach, when she got pregnant.
2007-05-30 08:13:16 · answer #4 · answered by Macadoo 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You aren't being overly protective. Going to the beach with all the sand will most likely just affect his wheeze and he really shouldn't be out at the beach all day. you really shouldn't use sunscreen on babies until they are at least 6months old. the only thing you can do is keep them in the shade and covered up. but mostly try to keep him indoors for now.
2007-05-30 09:01:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honestly i dont think its a good idea for him to be out there all day. It will get to hot for a baby that young. Maybe an hour or so. But longer then that i would be leary of the baby overheating. Also when you do take him make sure he is covered with sunscreen this inculdes the ears and make sure he has a hat to cover his head. I dont think your being over protected. You might want to talk to her and go with her for a little while but then see if you cant take the baby back to the motel after a while.
2007-05-30 07:20:44 · answer #6 · answered by Cassie V 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Children are more resiliant than we sometimes think. There are some things that you may "suggest" to her and that would be to consider the heat and humidity. That could cause some respiratory discomfort and of course the wind and sun. I am sure that he will be alright as long as they keep him under the umbrella with a lot of sunblock and away from any blowing sand...that may cause irritation to his little eyes. I just wonder how much fun that will be for them, maybe you could suggest that they go for a girls day out and you keep the baby so she can have fun and relax. How is she planning to keep formula and bottles and all the things a baby requires (everything but the kitchen sink)
2007-05-30 07:26:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
First of all I want to say that just about all grandma's are overprotective..it's just i their nature..lol..(which is good, not bad)...second, I have to agree with you in saying that taking a 2month old (with or without problems from birth) to the beach all day, even with an umbrella and shade it is extremely dangerous for him.
My suggestion (this coming from a young mother herself)
is to tell your daughter to ask the child's dr. first and I can guarantee that the dr. will NOT be shy in telling her the potential dangers to her baby.
Also, if she does decide to go against everyone's advice make sure she uses a VERY HIGH dosage of Sun screen.
Good Luck!
2007-05-30 07:19:58 · answer #8 · answered by CJ&Drewsmomma 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My friend just died of melanoma (33 years old) and so yes, it is irresponsible to think they would be at the beach all day. Umbrella, sunscreen, whatever, does not decrease your risk of skin cancer. It's exposure. I don't care who you are it is impossible to keep a baby in the shade all day. ANd, they can overheat. And I'm going to guess that she knows it, she's just lucky to have a caring grandma like you!
2007-05-30 07:23:30 · answer #9 · answered by wawas7 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
2 month old cant wear sun block for one....
2 its illegal now to not put it on ur child sooo that would imply NO thats a bad idea... especailly if someone reports her.. :( which would only be awful it sounds crazy but if uve seen alot like i have its not soo crazy..
skin cancer is the #1 cancer today!!!! even under an umbrella its not good place for a baby...... too hot........ too much noise where is he/she to nap??????
what about ppl being stupid and trampling him/her? by playing frisbee etc...
plus all the pets on beach ugh just too many dangers
i would not advise this at all
2007-05-30 07:24:24 · answer #10 · answered by Crys 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋