What sunscreen makes sense for babies?
A baby's delicate skin needs serious sun protection. Pediatrician Dr. Tanya Remer Altmann tells you what to look for in sunscreen for babies.
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Children have very sensitive skin and can burn easily if exposed to the sun. Even little ones with darker skin are at risk.
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Hi. Dr. Altmann here with an important tip to protect your baby's skin from the sun. Children have very sensitive skin
and can burn easily if exposed to the sun. Even little ones with darker skin are at risk. To protect your child from a painful sunburn and skin cancer
later on in life, keep her skin covered with light clothing, and keep her out of direct sunlight as much as possible.
You can also purchase clothing with built-in sun protection. For babies younger than six months, you can use sunscreen on small areas of the body,
such as the face and backs of the hands. After six months of age, slather your baby with sunscreen a half an hour before heading outdoors.
When choosing a sunscreen, look for an SPF of at least 30, broad spectrum or UVA and UVB protection, water resistant,
and, most importantly, make sure you use plenty. Reapply sunscreen every one to two hours and after getting wet or sweating.
And top it off with sunglasses and a hat. Keeping them on is challenging, but it's a smart habit to start early.
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