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Sunscreen ?

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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?

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  • Liss_37Liss_37 member

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

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  • beckypooh03@yahoo.combeckypooh03@yahoo.com member
    imagelisswastaken:

    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!

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  • lilsunshinelilsunshine
    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.
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    imagelilsunshine:
    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.

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    imagebeckypooh03@yahoo.com:

    imagelilsunshine:
    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. 

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  • evanheuvelnevanheuveln
    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 
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