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Kari wibbled
It's not recommended to put sunscreen on babies less than 6 mos but I'd ask your dr. if you're concerned because Im not sure WHY it's not recommended. My aunt is a paediatric dermatologist so I've had a chat with her about this. It's basically because a lot of people think sunscreen is magic protection and will keep a child out way too long because they're using it. A blanket unrecommendation (IYSWIM) for under-six- month-olds saves a lot of sunburnt babies appearing in doctors' waiting rooms. Given that most adults can't get the sunscreen protection times right, putting a very young child in danger of burning is a) quite likely and b) definitely undesirable. Newborns have very delicate skin, clearly, but a five month old is still in danger of burning more than say a ten month old. There's also a good argument for putting as little as possible onto very young babies' skin (and that includes nappy creams and baby lotions). It lessens the risk of dermatitis or allergic reactions. T, who had a very dark complexion at that time (he's fairer now), caught the sun when my mum took him into early afternoon sun for less than 10 minutes in the middle of a heatwave. He was less than three weeks old and I was asleep at the time - and absolutely livid when I found out. Luckily that's the only time she and I have clashed on parenting issues, and with luck no permanent damage has been done. But it could have been done, which worried me. It took a week for the slightly sunburned look to fade. (He came out in baby acne the next day too, which I'm fairly sure was as a result of the sun exposure - his skin had not been oily or at all marked until he burned, and oil over-production can be caused by burning.) Jac |
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On Tue, 25 May 2004 09:31:27 -0400, libbymom04 wrote:
My daughter will be 3 months old on the 3rd. Of course now it is summer and we will be wanting to go to the beach and out by the pool. This is my first baby and have heard different advice from all kinds of people. Should I take her in the water this summer? Honestly, why should you not? DS has always loved to be in the water, indoor or outdoor, and with sufficient sunscreen there should be no reason to keep her out. She spend about 9m under water before, right? -- -- I mommy to DS (July '02) mommy to three tiny angels (28 Oct'03, 17 Feb'04 & 20 May'04) guardian of DH (33) |
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"libbymom04" wrote in message lkaboutparenting.com... My daughter will be 3 months old on the 3rd. Of course now it is summer and we will be wanting to go to the beach and out by the pool. This is my first baby and have heard different advice from all kinds of people. Should I take her in the water this summer? I know she shouldn't stay long and I should use plenty of sunscreen, but how long is to long? Also, would she be okay to rest in the shade? I wouldn't take her if her vaccinations are not complete, otherwise it should be ok. Andrea. |
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