Is there a sunscreen out there that's safe for 4 months and under?
I think most recommend not using on under 6 months?
Thanks!
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I'm not sure about the age requirement, but I have this for my LO.
http://www.amazon.com/California-Baby-SPF-Sunscreen-Lotion/dp/B000GZNGLE/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1331645248&sr=1-1 -
It says "use on children under 6 months only with the advice of a physician."
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you're right, most peds recommend nothing until 6 months. i'd be weary of any sunscreen that labels itself safe for babies younger than that. try to keep the baby in the shade, use hats, long sleeves, etc... until then.
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There has been a lot of talk in another group I am part of that talks about the difference of sunscreen and sunblock. You want sunblock. The two ingredients you want to look for are: Titanium dioxide and zinc dioxide/oxide.
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I think it is 6 months and this is what I got from my peds:
Sunscreens that are chemical free and contain only Zinc Oxide or Titanium Dioxide as the active ingredient are the best for children. That is important for several reasons
* Zinc oxide and Titanium are inert substances
* These sunscreens are hypoallergenic
* They will not irritate the eyes
* They protect against UVA and UVB raysSample brands:
Johnson's Baby Daily Facial
Neutrogena Sensitive Skin
Aubrey
Burt's Bees
Blue Lizard -
@Thehistoryofus: @Andrea: My california baby has "micronized titanium dioxide." what does micronized mean?!
Do you think it's okay or shall I return?
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My pediatrician said not until 6 months. Until then you want them out of the sun anyways. Babies can't regulate their temp that well and can over heat easily so you wouldn't want them in the sun much anyways. I covered my strollers with sarrongs or carried umbrellas.
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@chopsuey119: @Thehistoryofus:
Thank you! That is really helpful!@Andrea:
Thanks for the list that your pediatrician recommended.@NYCaliMama:
I plan to do all of that and buy a UV Sunshade for her as well. We have a inground pool a the new house so I foresee us spending a lot of time in the backyard with the hot weather we're getting this year. I just want to protect upon protect. I also don't plan to really let her stay outside for more than 20-30 minutes at a time.Of course I def plan to ask our pediatrician as well after she's born.
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@chopsuey119: i dunno?? hope somebody else does!
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@chopsuey119:
hm
I just google'd this.
"Kumazawa, et. al. in their study, "Effects of Titanium Ions and Particles on Neutrophil Function and Morphology" concluded that cytotoxicity (danger to the cell) was dependent on the particle size of titanium dioxide. The smaller the particle size, the more toxic it is (see Table 2). This conclusion is relevant to the consumer because of the cosmetics industry's increasing use of micronized pigments in sunscreens and colour cosmetics. Nanoparticles of titanium dioxide are used in sunscreens because they are colourless at that size and still absorb ultraviolet light. Many cosmetic companies are capitalizing on metal oxide nanoparticles. We have seen, however, that if titanium dioxide particles used to act as a sunscreen are small enough, they can penetrate the cells, leading to photocatalysis within the cell, causing DNA damage after exposure to sunlight (Powell, et. al. 1996) The fear is that this could lead to cancer in the skin. Studies with subjects who applied sunscreens with micronized titanium dioxide daily for 2-4 weeks showed that the skin can absorb microfine particles. These particles were seen in the percutaneous layers of the skin under UV light. Coarse or fine particles of titanium dioxide are safe and effective at deflecting and absorbing UV light, protecting the skin, but consumers should avoid using products with micronized mineral pigments, either in sunscreens or colour cosmetics."From this site:
http://www.organicmakeup.ca/ca/titaniumdioxide.aspIt is ONE site though so take it with a grain of salt. Maybe ask your ped?
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if you are keeping the baby in the shade, limiting time outdoors, and protecting him/her that way, I would think that's more than enough. Introducing sunscreen so young could just be more troublesome/unnecessary and might do more harm than good IMHO, but if you feel the baby would be extra susceptible to sunburn even under those conditions, then I suppose it's something to consider/ask the ped.
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Our doctor said that it's safe at 3 months, you just have to make sure to give them a bath the night that you use it. We use Aveeno.
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We went on a beach vaca when our babe was 4 months. We kept him covered and in the shade but did use baby sunblock on his face, lower legs and backs of hands (the only exposed parts). Our pedi said the concern would be an allergic reaction, but he was fine and we did wash it off every afternoon.
I wouldn't use sunscreen on one so little regularly, but it's better than having a sunburned infant in my opinion!!
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My pediatrician recommended California Baby for our almost 3 month old, it comes in a stick form. Check with yours about it first though.
Since we are spending a lot of time outside this month with Spring Training, mostly we are taking breaks after a little while in the sun, having him wear hats, and covering him with damp A&A blankets.
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