https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:26:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-sunscreen-bad-for-newborns#post-195731 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 20:25:09 +0000 MsMini 195731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found a zinc based one that is apparently safe from birth on, it is by Neutrogena. I think the chemical ones are the ones to be aware of. The zinc based on does make him look white and pasty though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-sunscreen-bad-for-newborns#post-195619 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:42:11 +0000 heffalump 195619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doctor said not to until 3 months, but he didn't say why and I didn't think to ask! He said to just make sure you wash it off her skin that night in the bath. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-sunscreen-bad-for-newborns#post-195616 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:40:41 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 195616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DH and I are going to our beach house on Thursday and it is supposed to be pretty warm (75 degrees). I plan on keeping LO out of the sun and wearing a sun hat and all that just to be safe. However, I am sure she will be in the sun a little bit (like when I am holding her and walk her down to the water, etc.) but I keep reading it is unsafe to put sunscreen on babies.</p> <p>Why is this? Is there any sort of sunscreen that is safe? </p>