Sunblock??

mrsmtothek

I've read and heard varying opinions on this subject for babies under 6 months, whether to apply or not. We're going to the beach in a couple weeks and I still am undecided on what to do! For those mamas who are pro sunblock, what product do you use? 

kdrn913

We are going to the beach in July and will definitely be using sunblock. Even if they aren't in direct sunlight I feel like it can reflect off the sand and water!! We got some babyganics sunscreen As a gift and will probably use that!!

WBORDERS

We went to a parade yesterday and even though LO is only 2 months I decided to use it. I used aveeno baby. It worked well and he didn't seem to mind it. 

korpatch

You can use coconut oil. Only 4 spf bit that blocks 75% of uv rays.

Jacjacmarie

Coconut oil works as sunscreen? How often do I reapply?

korpatch

I'm guessing as often a you'd apply anything that would come off? Its supposedly controversial about how much spf it has depending on the type. I use it when there will be a bit of sun... But if your LO will be in the sun for an extended amount of time, I'd still go with a broad spectrum screen, just try it on a small patch of skin a couple days before to make sure it doesn't irritate.

momofmanyinthemitten

We use badger. Pedi told me no sunscreen until 4 mos, which is when we're taking our beach vacation. Until then, long sleeves and blankets to cover exposed skin. I'd rather risk sunblock than sunburn.

korpatch

This is what the fda says:
https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm309136.htm

brie_and_almonds

I agree with @kielpinskim that I would rather risk sunblock than sunburn. So far I have been able to keep R shaded and out of the sun, but if we were going to the beach I would definitely put sunscreen on her. We use the Neutrogena baby sunscreen.

amaniupendo

We bought a sun tent for the beach and it was really nice for the whole family (the bottom was great). It has UV protection. In the sun, DS wore a hat and I wore him so he was pretty covered. We bought think baby sunscreen because it is mineral based just in case but never needed it for him. 

MrsCayEye

I try to keep DD in the shade with the canopy pulled up on the car seat and/or stroller. We have a beach house and if I take her down to the beach I will use badger baby sunscreen on any exposed skin even though she will still be shaded by the stroller canopy and the beach tent we use. I would rather risk the sunscreen than the sunburn. 

mrsmtothek

Thanks guys. I bought a sunshirt and I'll probably buy some sunblock too.

brittonlin

Asked doctor yesterday and she said try to keep him in the shade, but that sunscreen is absolutely better than a sunburn. She said look for products that have a main or singular ingredient of zinc oxide. She shrugged and said it's the same thing that's in diaper rash cream, and that's not harmful. My goal is to keep him out of sun as much as possible, but use sunscreen as needed. 

Cwyatt2571

My aunt uses coconut oil as a tanning oil... . As an Aesthetician I definitely don't recommend attempting it as a sun block on a baby. Nor as a tanning oil. 

helleebellee

We spent the day at the lake a couple weeks ago.  Autumn stayed in the shade all day.  When I wore her, I walked with an umbrella so she had shade everywhere we went.  She spent the day in just a diaper, no sunblock.  If it hadn't been as shaded as it was, I would have used a zinc oxide sunblock. They're not always easy to find.  You want to stay away from titanium dioxide.  

WBORDERS

Those that have taken baby to beach or the pool: what are you dressing them in? I looked around and saw some swim shorts but nothing small enough for LO. 

momofmanyinthemitten

WBORDERS said:

Those that have taken baby to beach or the pool: what are you dressing them in? I looked around and saw some swim shorts but nothing small enough for LO. 

A cloth swim diaper

ladylolly89

kielpinskim said:

WBORDERS said:

Those that have taken baby to beach or the pool: what are you dressing them in? I looked around and saw some swim shorts but nothing small enough for LO. 

A cloth swim diaper

 Same! This is what we have (and love): https://www.blueberrydiapers.com/Home/Bulk-Ordering/freestyle

K&Elizabeth

WBORDERS said:

Those that have taken baby to beach or the pool: what are you dressing them in? I looked around and saw some swim shorts but nothing small enough for LO. 

We use the honest company reusable swim diaper and it works great. It feels more like a bathing suit than a diaper.
https://www.honest.com/baby/honest-swim-diapers 

runningwild

Ok so for those who are using the cloth swim diapers, does the pee still leak through those like it does with disposable swim diapers? 

We go boating a lot and are in/out of the water/boat a lot. Any suggestions for what to do to during the dry time? 

Sincera4

runningwild said:

Ok so for those who are using the cloth swim diapers, does the pee still leak through those like it does with disposable swim diapers? 

We go boating a lot and are in/out of the water/boat a lot. Any suggestions for what to do to during the dry time? 

The iplay swim diapers have a microfiber layer on the inside to help absorb wetness.  I'm not sure about the others.  My Bummis just keep the poop out.

ladylolly89

runningwild said:

Ok so for those who are using the cloth swim diapers, does the pee still leak through those like it does with disposable swim diapers? 

We go boating a lot and are in/out of the water/boat a lot. Any suggestions for what to do to during the dry time? 

The Blueberrys will hold a little pee, but they are more designed to contain poop. 

brie_and_almonds

runningwild said:

Ok so for those who are using the cloth swim diapers, does the pee still leak through those like it does with disposable swim diapers? 

We go boating a lot and are in/out of the water/boat a lot. Any suggestions for what to do to during the dry time? 

We used a applecheeks swim diaper with DD1 and just changed into regular diapers when we were out of the water. Not super convenient, but no accidents.