Re: ANOTHER QUESTION: SUNSCREEN USE ON BABIES

Posted by tonya howard on February 21, 2003 at 18:06:16:

In Reply to: ANOTHER QUESTION: SUNSCREEN USE ON BABIES posted by Nicole K on February 21, 2003 at 11:55:38:

: Just wondering when it is generally safe to start using sunscreen on a baby. I have heard 6 mos. is okay, but not sure. Now that the nice weather is practically here, I want to protect my son's face. He has very sensitive skin, and right now all I use is a little bit of vaseline on his cheeks to protect them from the wind and sun.

I started using Sunscreen on my children at 2 monthes old.Use one for sensative skin.You should still keep baby in the shade as much as possible.Using this does not mean you can keep baby out in the sun,it's just a little extra insurance.always take a hat for baby,and you might want to invest in a sunshade or umbrella.

Tonya

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