Sunscreen ?

beckypooh03@yahoo.com

What SPF do I need to use for my DS? Do they make sunscreens that are specifically for babies or does it even make a difference?

TIA.

Liss_37

maybe talk to your ped? I was told no sunscreen until 6 months of age..

beckypooh03@yahoo.com

lisswastaken:

maybe talk to your ped? I was told no sunscreen until 6 months of age..

Oh really? Did not know that. I have an appt in two weeks so I'll ask then. Thanks!

lilsunshine

I am curious, too. We live in south FL and my pedi gave us the OK to hit the beach. I forgot to ask about sunscreen but I keep reading that you should not use on babies younger than 6 months.

beckypooh03@yahoo.com

lilsunshine:

I am curious, too. We live in south FL and my pedi gave us the OK to hit the beach. I forgot to ask about sunscreen but I keep reading that you should not use on babies younger than 6 months.

When we go to the beach I plan on keeping him under an umbrella. I know come summer it will deff be too hot for direct sun contact with the Fl heat! 

I was reading that a small amount of sunscreen is ok if you have to be in the sun but I'm still going to ask my pedi. I'm going to get him a hat and keep him in the shade or under the stroller cover as much as possible.

lilsunshine

beckypooh03@yahoo.com:

lilsunshine:

I am curious, too. We live in south FL and my pedi gave us the OK to hit the beach. I forgot to ask about sunscreen but I keep reading that you should not use on babies younger than 6 months.

When we go to the beach I plan on keeping him under an umbrella. I know come summer it will deff be too hot for direct sun contact with the Fl heat! 

I was reading that a small amount of sunscreen is ok if you have to be in the sun but I'm still going to ask my pedi. I'm going to get him a hat and keep him in the shade or under the stroller cover as much as possible.

yes, I will take an umbrella as well. I have a baby pool that I am taking (smaller than those inflatable bathtubs) and I will put it under the umbrella. I also plan on going very early. But I know that their skins are very sensitive and the sun reflects in the sand/water. I will call my pedi as well before I go. 

evanheuveln

I was heading to S. Fla a month or so ago and asked my Pedi at the 2mth appointment and she said absolutely no sunscreen or beach or pool until 6months. Kinda made me sad -- I'm a beach baby myself -- but will be sticking it out until 6 months. Lucky the weather hasn't been beach worthy just yet anyway