https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 09:29:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunblock-recommendations#post-47492 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:37:33 +0000 twodoghouse 47492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cvbee: Thank you - great advice! I think I will have to try and stay as covered as possible like you suggest. I'm on the lookout for a big, floppy-brimmed but still cute hat too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunblock-recommendations#post-47468 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:23:52 +0000 cvbee 47468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is not exactly what you are asking but my best recommendation is to get lots of thin-material clothes for the summer sun so you can totally block it out. </p> <p>It is common to see me at the beach wearing a thin hoodie over my swimsuit, zipped up. (I find neck/shoulders to be the most prone) and I can usually deal with just sunblock on my legs. I am also always on the lookout for sundresses with good coverage (over the shoulders and high in the back. I have one that is so perfect for this and I like to walk around on the beach with that over my swimsuit. Sometimes I even sunbathe UNDER a towel. I love to lay in the sun but can't take the burns.</p> <p>Otherwise, for sunblock, I find that the classic stuff (any brand) is best. Put on a thick, thick layer to start and do re-apply. I do not like the continuous spray stuff because even though it goes on nicely, it makes a weird plastic-y coating on the skin that is even hard to shower off. I find it to be a yucky feeling. </p> <p>This information is coming to you from one of the most pale people around, who has spent the last 3 summers babysitting kids who have outdoor swimming lessons every day all summer. I've managed almost no burns. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunblock-recommendations#post-47332 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:29:40 +0000 SouthPaw 47332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the same issues with mole removal etc. Neutrogena sun screen works great if I can't find it on sale I will go to Banana Boat =) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunblock-recommendations#post-47314 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:15:28 +0000 betsyboop 47314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love California Baby sunblock! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunblock-recommendations#post-47292 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:03:36 +0000 twodoghouse 47292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks girls! I'll see if I can find California Baby brand and if not, Banana Boat sounds good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunblock-recommendations#post-47242 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:41:25 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 47242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm really fair and have to use a lot of sunscreen. Lately I have been using waterproof Banana Boat that is SPF 100. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunblock-recommendations#post-47190 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:19:42 +0000 chopsuey 47190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oops. posted twice. sorry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunblock-recommendations#post-47187 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:17:49 +0000 chopsuey 47187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Try California Baby brand! If you're looking for something stronger I think we use Banana Boat when we're at the beach. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sunblock-recommendations#post-47120 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:31:00 +0000 twodoghouse 47120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband and I are going to Punta Cana for a week at the end of January. We are both a nice midwest winter-y pale and I have no interest in getting tan while there (doctor's orders because I get weird moles). Anyone have sunblock recommendations? </p> <p>FWIW, I'm not pregnant now but would like to be by then, though I'm not holding my breath. Something pregnancy/ttc-safe would be nice though.</p> <p>Thank you!! </p>