Sunscreen...

[redlipz]

Is there any sunscreen that is ok to use on baby right now? We are up in to 100s and we are planning to go to the beach plus we would like to go out to the pool with our older two and I'd hate to cover baby from head to toe. I have the cools baby suncare cream and it's all natural but I can't find anything on whether it's ok no use now or not.

[Widget123]

How about a Sun shade or one of those beach tents? I wouldn't put sunscreen on before 6 months because their skin is so sensitive.

ETa I just re read your post about wanting to take the baby out to the water.  I would still do a hat and an outfit covering most skin and limit duration in direct sunlight.

[billyhorrible]

I agree with Widget123. No sunscreen before 6 months. I know you wrap, have you looked into the Beachfront Baby wrap? Either that or the SPF 50 rashguards/suits.

I also wouldn't bring the baby into the water this early. They can't regulate their body temperatures yet, so unless the water is bath temperature it's not safe for their systems. When we do the beach or pool I keep him under the sunshade the whole time.

[tulips114]

I agree I would choose sunscreen over possible sunburn and there are several baby versions. Look for active ingredient titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide it's basically the same as desitin diaper cream.

[redlipz]

Oh shoot, I didn't mean get baby in the pool, she's too whittle! Lol. We will just lay by the pool in the shade but I know she can still get burned being in the shade so that's my concern. As for the beach, I will wear her but her little legs will still be out and I'm sure I'll lay her down for a little bit. We are bringing a big shade thing but still worried.

[billyhorrible]

I don't have pictures of BH in it, but we bring this to the beach and neither boy has gotten sunburned.

(I think the brand is Lightspeed, but I know we picked it up at Costco)

As for legs, I use a SSC, but I bet you could figure out a way to do it with a wrap: I tuck an A&A blanket into the top of the carrier so it hangs down the back and over the legs without touching them.

[sugarkissed]

I'm following this. We are going on vacation next week and just staying in the shade isn't always possible as I'll be chasing DD1. I also wrap, and like billyhorrible, I usually just use an A&A blanket tucked in to drape over LO's legs and a big bucket hat to shade her face... It's a bit of a hassle with the extra layers, but it's worked so far. I'd love to hear if anyone has other ideas though!