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yahis09yahis09 member
in March 2015 Moms
any good sunblock for baby? She's 2 1/2 months but all sunblocks say baby has to be 6 months to use? Any sunblocks all babies can use?
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  • NLB2009NLB2009 member
    Nope. Babies can't use any sunscreen into 6 months. Just keep her covered with light clothing and in the shade as much as possible. Also I love our ergo carrier because it has a light Sun hood.
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  • Lark425Lark425 member
    California baby
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  • jprice426jprice426 member
    I use neutrogena baby. Haven't had any problems. My son is almost 3 months.
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  • rmckennarmckenna member
    My pediatrician said it was ok to use sunblock on babies younger than 6 months.  I just make sure not to put it on her hands - which are constantly in her mouth.  A little sunblock is better than a sunburnt baby. I think I have Banana Boat and then Walgreens generic brand of baby/child sunblock.  I also try to keep my 3 month old out of direct sun just as another precaution.
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  • KD32412KD32412 member
    https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm309136.htm

    According to the FDA and my pediatrician, babies under 6 months should not be using sunscreen/sunblock.
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  • soupalousoupalou member
    My pediatrician said not to use on his entire body aka- if he's in a stroller and his legs might be sticking out to put some sunscreen on just his legs- and use only barrier sunblocks aka only active ingredient is zinc oxide. She said the biggest thing is that babies skin absorbs everything so if it all over their bodies - it absorbs more
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  • lllutgringlllutgring member
    I've read that babies under 6 months of age shouldn't be out in the sun. That's why the lane says 6 months and older. But if they have to be in the sun then it's safer to use sunscreen than nothing at all. This is what I use...https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/sunscreen-spray
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  • kmckinziekmckinzie member
    One of the reasons babies can't use sunscreen is because it can trap heat in them... They absorb it and their skin can't sweat and they can over heat! Light clothing that covers the skin should help, but just try to keep them out of direct sunlight
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  • jenniferk326jenniferk326 member
    Look for a sunblock, which uses minerals as opposed to a sunscreen which uses chemicals. Companies use the terms interchangeably so you have to read the ingredients. Minerals just sit on the surface of the skin and reflect rays, versus chemicals that are absorbed into the skin and alter the suns rays.

    My little one is just over two months, and With the pediatrician's okay I put Babyganics sunblock on her.
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  • myjessesgirlmyjessesgirl member
    edited June 2015
    https://www.skincancer.org/prevention/sun-protection/children/infants

    This article I found yesterday explains the difference between FDA and AAP recommendations. It's pretty thorough. I just ordered sunscreen (Aveeno Baby) for my LO, in addition to sunglasses and a UV blocking hat. We have relatives nearby with a huge pool that would make total sun avoidance impossible.

    Edit to add this: This is not the only time the FDA or some medical guideline organization has disagreed with another. The FDA is not necessarily providing the best recommendation, just one of a few different recommendations. Use your own judgment when deciding whose advice you will follow!
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  • TwinsCitiesMommaTwinsCitiesMomma member
    AGM0616 said:
    https://www.skincancer.org/prevention/sun-protection/children/infants This article I found yesterday explains the difference between FDA and AAP recommendations. It's pretty thorough. I just ordered sunscreen (Aveeno Baby) for my LO, in addition to sunglasses and a UV blocking hat. We have relatives nearby with a huge pool that would make total sun avoidance impossible. Edit to add this: This is not the only time the FDA or some medical guideline organization has disagreed with another. The FDA is not necessarily providing the best recommendation, just one of a few different recommendations. Use your own judgment when deciding whose advice you will follow!
    What brand of baby sunglasses did you buy?
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  • myjessesgirlmyjessesgirl member
    @TwinsCitiesMomma I ordered Baby Banz sunglasses. I haven't gotten them yet, so cannot comment on how they work for my LO, but they had great reviews.
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  • KD32412KD32412 member
    We live in Hawaii, have a pool, and the in-laws do too. We plan on waiting till 6 months to take her into the water, same as our first child. I know tons of people that take their babies to the beach at days/weeks old, and kids are totally happy and fine. My husband and I are both sticklers and paranoid. I think it's due to having a newborn in the NICU, something like that can make you a little overly protective and cuckoo.
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  • myjessesgirlmyjessesgirl member
    @TwinsCitiesMomma Update on those sunglasses: they fit great and Lydia doesn't seem to notice they're there. A little on the larger side, but they're mostly adjustable and I think they'll grow with her for a couple years. I also liked the hat. It has a draw string so you can have a proper fit. Iplay makes it, I think. Definitely going to try keeping her out of the sun as much as possible, but these things at least can provide a bit more protection for those times it is inevitable!
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  • TwinsCitiesMommaTwinsCitiesMomma member
    AGM0616 said:

    @TwinsCitiesMomma Update on those sunglasses: they fit great and Lydia doesn't seem to notice they're there. A little on the larger side, but they're mostly adjustable and I think they'll grow with her for a couple years. I also liked the hat. It has a draw string so you can have a proper fit. Iplay makes it, I think. Definitely going to try keeping her out of the sun as much as possible, but these things at least can provide a bit more protection for those times it is inevitable!

    She looks so cute in her summer gear! Thx for the info. I have that same hat in teal for my LO. Going to get the sunglasses!
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  • smithmeg88smithmeg88 member
    Our pediatrician said that it was alright to put sunblock on our 3 and half month old. We use a mineral based sunblock called thinkbaby spf 50
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  • MeganPobegaMeganPobega member
    I use Aveeno baby. It worked great on my 3 month old and my 3.5 year old.
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  • ashleyann023ashleyann023 member
    My son got sunburn on his face when he was 2 months (I felt horrible cause I listened to the recommendation on the bottle instead of going with my gut instincts). I had him in the shade the entire time too. So I called his doctor to see if we could use aloe to help it and that's when she told use we could use sun block too. She said that the only reason it says 6 months and older was because it is not FDA approved yet. So, we went out and bought hypoallergenic sunblock and apply small amounts to his face and arms. But I would ask your baby's pediatrician on her/his thoughts.
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