In Florida, we may use sunscreen throughout the year, but now it's a must. Summer is coming quickly and carrying a bottle of sunscreen everywhere just follows along with the air conditioners kicking on full-time.
Having fun in the sun with baby is a wonderful experience... but the joy quickly diminishes when a baby suffers with sunburn. Older children need to be protected too... and don't forget about yourself!
The
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
has okayed the use of sunscreen for babies under 6 months in minimal amounts on the face and neck and back of hands
BUT advises that these young ones be kept in the shade instead if at all possible. Their skin is thinner and the protective tanning response hasn't kicked in yet.
Here's a couple of links for quick reading to
be sunscreen savvy this summer:
Now go have fun!
Here's a couple of links for quick reading to be sunscreen savvy this summer:
