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Stupid question about sunscreen

lindslalalalindslalala member
in March 2012 Moms

I am registered for some baby sunscreen and I hadn't thought anything of it until someone told me that babies aren't supposed to wear sunscreen! Is this true? Have I been living under a rock?

I live in California and my parents have a pool which I am at regularly during the summer. Am I to understand that I should not put sunscreen on my baby?? I'm confused. I know babies have sensitive skin so I don't understand why protecting it with sunscreen is a no-no. 


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Re: Stupid question about sunscreen

  • january78january78
    They say to wait until baby is 6 months old to start using sunscreen.  Until then, keep LO out of direct sun as much as possible.  You can also use clothing with sun protection in it.  If you must take LO in the sun, then it's still better to use sunscreen than nothing at all.
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  • nah82nah82 member
    Anything that I've ever read said not until after 6 months.  I never asked the ped. since my first son was born in December and was already 6 months by pool season here in PA.  I have bought my little guy the long sleeved rash guards with UV protection the last two summers and wear a hat on him, too.  For his first summer we had a crab for him to float in that had a shade over top, too.
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  • mrshurstmrshurst

    I've never heard of that before. My understanding is that because their skin is so sensitive they NEED sunscreen! Why else would they make sunscreen for babies? I registered for Coppertone Water Babies SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion and the description says:

    Coppertone? Water Babies? SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion is pediatrician-recommended. It has a gentle, non-irritating formula that is clinically tested to be non-stinging on your baby's skin. Waterproof lotion is hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested and provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection with Avobenzone. 

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  • mrshurstmrshurst

    imagejanuary78:
    They say to wait until baby is 6 months old to start using sunscreen.  Until then, keep LO out of direct sun as much as possible.  You can also use clothing with sun protection in it.  If you must take LO in the sun, then it's still better to use sunscreen than nothing at all.

    I'm glad I read this post... I had no idea! I did find this article, though, that has some good information: https://www.ivillage.com/sunscreen-safe-babies/6-n-136823

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  • LizzyBlueEyesLizzyBlueEyes
    I have heard 6 months too.
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  • lindslalalalindslalala member
    imagemrshurst:

    imagejanuary78:
    They say to wait until baby is 6 months old to start using sunscreen.  Until then, keep LO out of direct sun as much as possible.  You can also use clothing with sun protection in it.  If you must take LO in the sun, then it's still better to use sunscreen than nothing at all.

    I'm glad I read this post... I had no idea! I did find this article, though, that has some good information: https://www.ivillage.com/sunscreen-safe-babies/6-n-136823

    Thanks for the link and the information everyone! I feel like it is going to be incredibly difficult to avoid sun exposure 100%, but at least I have some tips now on how to minimize exposure and keep him safe! 

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