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MrsAJL
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Baby swimwear & sunscreen recs
MrsAJL
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I'm looking for a swimming outfit for Molly. She's almost 5 months old and wearing size 3/6M or 6M (depending on the brand.) I'm having a really hard time finding swimwear for her size. Most of the outfits are starting at 12M.
I'd like to get her a two piece kind of like this one (below). She's much fairer than me and Ben so I'm really concerned about protecting her in the sun as best I can.
1) Where can I find one of these in size 9M (or even 6M)?
2) If I can't find something like this, any suggestions for an alternative?
3) Recommend your baby friendly sunscreen.
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Re: Baby swimwear & sunscreen recs
Target carries them, too. They are stocked on the end caps by the infant stuff like diapers and formula. Not in the clothes section with the other swimsuits.
I like the option Ms.Rosie posted for a suit. Since it doesn't have long sleeve what about putting Mollie in this thingie?
https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4042536
We use California Baby sunscreen on DS. Haven't really tried anything else though. A friend recommended it to us so we went and bought it.
DD has this exact suit. We got it at Buy Buy Baby, and they had other color combos/graphics to choose from.
We used this with DD last year and she loved it. We also use California Baby sunblock. It is thick and it works great. I understand your concerns since my DD is super fair like me.
I haven't found a sunblock I love for the kids yet. Everything with high SPF makes them albino
We use California kids, Neutrogena Pure Baby and some of the Neutrogena spray for reapplication. The last time I used Aveeno, I got burned and it wasn't expired. I had used that brand on them before and it was fine but I'm just afraid now, you know? I want to remind you that Ben (and you!) need just as much sun protection as she does. The color of ones skin does not protect from skin cancer. Everyone should be wearing the highest SPF you can, especially when exposed to full sun. At her age, you will also have to limit exposure to no more than 30-60 minutes since it's impossible to cover every inch of delicate flesh with sunblock. A hat should be used too if you can keep one on her. If she hates it, keep trying or distract etc.
When she's older, Lands End has awesome kids rash guards. Emily just wore Abby's today (they start at 2T) and it's still in perfect condition.
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This was a nest post that someone (txbabs?) posted a while back that is helpful on the sunscreen thing:
It seems everyday someone asks about sunscreen. So I thought I would give my 2 cents since well skin is my profession. I am a dermatology Nurse Practitioner and have been practicing dermatology for 12 years thus I see children and adults everyday in regards to skin, skin cancer etc and this includes being in the know in regards to the safety of sunscreen.
First let me start by saying there is a big difference between Sunscreen and Sunblock
Suncreen is 100% NOT safe for infants under 6 months old. Honestly I would never put sunscreen on my child at any age Period. Sunscreen is a chemical blocker that use simply gets absorbed into the top of the skin in a chemical thus reflecting the suns rays and not allowing them to penetrate. These chemicals however are not safe for infants.
Sunblock is a Physical sunblocker which is 100% safe from the day your child is born up to the very elderly. Sunblock is a product that literally creates a shield on the top of your skin and get absorbed and will block out the harmful rays.
Many companies Mislabel their products calling themselves sunscreen and sunblock interchangebly. You need to look for the active ingredient.
Avobenzont; Homosalate; Octisalate, Octocrylene and Oxybenzone, : ARE CHEMICAL BLOCKERS aka Sunscreen. NEVER use this on your child this is what pediatricians do not want you to use on your children.
Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide as the active ingredients is a PHYSICAL BLOCKER and this is absolutely safe for your child at birth. As noted with the American Academy of Dermatology. THe active ingredients are actually pretty much the same as diaper rash paste.
The key is putting it on 30 minutes before going outside. Physical blockers need time to get absorbed into the top layers of the skin. ALso you must reapply every 2 hours of continuous sun exposure. Long sleeve shirts, wide brim hats and sunglasses are also recommended. They sell bathing suit coverups and bathing suits with a UV protection.
Recommended Sunblocks by the AAD are as Follows:
Neutrogena Sensitive Skin
Neutrogena Pure and Free
Blue Lizard
California Baby
That is pretty much it and its a short list. Most of the issue with sunscreen and babies origionally came from PABA however that is rarely if ever used. The use of chemical sunscreens nowadays can cause your child to develop a contact allergy.
We use Neutrogena Pure and Free after reading the post that smb just copied.
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DD had the same suit (different color/pattern) last year and it worked great for us. They also have separates (swim diaper bottoms & rash guard tops) if you don't like their suit pairings.
So not Mama's anti-wrinkle cream SPF 25? Oops, LOL!
I read the post above a few months ago and (when it's not missing) have been using Neutragena Free and Clear. I think it's SPF 70. I have fair skin and it's worked well for me this year!
EWG's Skin Deep Database just put out their 2011 Sunscreen Report, and they didn't have good things to say about the Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby, just FYI.
You can look up their product ratings and see their research here: https://breakingnews.ewg.org/2011sunscreen/about-the-sunscreens/387952/Neutrogena_Baby_Pure_&_Free_Sunblock_Lotion,_Lotion,_SPF_60+/
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More albino baby California sunblock it is then =( However, I'll say that if parents don't want to switch, I think most of us do a fair job of eliminating as many other sources of chemicals in our kids products and diets as we can. I'd rather a kid be slathered in neutrogena than none at all.
Ya, for sure! I've used the Neutrogena in the past because of the post that everyone linked to though, and was surprised that it was reviewed so poorly.
We've been using the California Baby stick and Earth's Best baby sunblock so far and they seem ok at preventing burns but they're a huge PITA to rub in and leave kind of a blue tint that doesn't go away until you take a shower
I'd love to find a spray-on that's baby-friendly, but they don't seem to exist.