Contents:
- Medical Video: Tips for Applying Sunscreen to Children
- Not all babies can use sunblock
- How do you choose baby sunblock?
- How do you use sunblock in infants?
Medical Video: Tips for Applying Sunscreen to Children
Babies have thin and very sensitive skin. Therefore, it is important for parents to always take care of baby's skin at all times to avoid irritation. One way to keep her skin healthy is by applying it sunscreen every time you will go outside the house or before drying the baby in the sun. But you should not carelessly buy and wear baby sunblock. First find out information about the rules for choosing baby sunblock in this article.
Not all babies can use sunblock
According to American Academy of Pediatricssunscreen is only permitted to infants aged six months and older.
If your baby is less than 6 months old, protect him from direct sunlight in other ways. Wear your baby clothes and trousers with material that can absorb sweat and hats and sunglasses. Or, sit the baby inside stroller with a shade canopy that can cover the scalp and part of his face. To be safer, babies who are less than six months should not be invited outside the home.
Without adequate protection from sun exposure, baby's skin is prone to sunburn which can increase the risk of developing skin cancer.
How do you choose baby sunblock?
Before buying a sunscreen for babies aged six months and over, consider the following:
- Especially for babies. Choose baby sunblock specially formulated for baby's skin, or you can choose a chemical-free sunblock. The goal, so that your baby's skin is not irritated. Never wear a little sunscreen for adults.
- Waterproof. Choose a waterproof sunblock with a waterproof label on a sunblock package. Even if you don't aim at the beach or swim, choosing a waterproof sunblock can protect your baby's skin for longer. This type of sunblock can stick longer even if your baby is actively moving.
- Make sure there is a womb titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. Both of these ingredients serve as the skin's barrier wall from sunlight before it seeps into the skin, preventing the baby's skin from burning.
- Choose a broad spectrum sunscreen (broad spectrum) with a minimum SPF of 15-30 that can protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays
- Avoid baby sunblock containing anti-mosquito lotion. Some baby sunblocks offer both sun protection and mosquito bites. Don't buy sunblock babies that contain DEET that can be found in anti-mosquito lotions. If you want to protect the baby from mosquito bites. You can buy it separately.
How do you use sunblock in infants?
Apply baby sunblock to your child about 15-30 minutes before going outside the house. Even though the weather is cloudy or the sunblock you use is waterproof, refine it at least every 2 hours to make sure your baby's skin is perfectly protected.
