I believe AAP has changed their recommendation for sunscreen for babies younger than 6 months old. It's been pretty sunny/hot where I live and I worry about my LO's exposure to the sun. I've heard high raves about California Baby but are they okay for babies younger than 6 months? What other brands are there? Have you used sunscreen on your LO younger than 6 months?
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I just read a great series of posts about healthy sun exposure and sunscreen on the Mommypotamus blog! I'd recommend reading the series (and following the blog, this lady knows her stuff).
http://www.mommypotamus.com/why-vitamin-d-supplements-cant-replace-sunshine/
http://www.mommypotamus.com/antioxidants-vs-sunscreen-which-works-better/
http://www.mommypotamus.com/many-healthy-sunscreens-accelerate-skin-aging/
http://www.mommypotamus.com/how-to-make-non-toxic-homemade-sunscreen/
The last post includes her recommendation for pre-made sunscreen. She doesn't recommend California Baby because they recently changed their formula and it has lots of yucky stuff in it now.
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I didn't use sunscreen on my LO 'til she was 6 months but I did buy a light UV blanket that I used to cover her in the stroller, etc. This one is inexpensive and works great: http://www.amazon.com/Protective-Shade-Solaroo-Sunfree-blocking/dp/B000THPUE0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1336416622&sr=8-3
@Minnie_Girl: Thanks for the links. My LO and I are currently on the GAPS diet and it looks like Mommypotamus follows a lot of the same food principles. Also, that DIY sunscreen looks intriguing although I'm sure I'm just going to buy this one that she recommended 'cause I'm lazy, lol
http://www.amazon.com/Adorable-Baby-Sunscreen-Non-Nano-Oxide/dp/B005FSR9OW/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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I plan on using Adorable Baby sunscreen for my baby girl too. We currently use Loving Naturals sunscreen for my son (both are the same company) and I feel comfortable using this brand on my children because the sunscreen is non-nano, non micronized. It's a bit expensive but it's definitely worth it to keep the kiddos safe and protected from the sun.
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My pediatrician recommended California Baby for under 6 months, but I'd check with yours. That stuff is so expensive, I couldn't pay over $20 for that tiny tube!
Most of the time we use long sleeved white onesies or swim shirts, hats, and a damp A&A blanket to keep the worst of it off of him.
In a pinch I have used some of my sensitive skin face sunscreen when my boy was 3 months and he did just fine.
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Our doctor said we could at 3 months. We use aveeno, and just make sure to wash it off with a bath that night.
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I use mustela baby sunscreen...LO is almost 6 months.
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I use aveeno baby.
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