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Don't Burn, Baby, Burn

The Sun's Effect on Baby's Skin

By April Clarke

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Thrasher asked her pediatrician for advice. "She said it was fine to go ahead and put that on him, but to make sure and wash it off when he got home and not to let it sit," she says. "Of course, still unsure of his skin type, not only did I lather Water Babies SPF sun protection factor 45 on him, [but] he also donned a tank top and the largest hat with a rim I could find to fit the head of a 3-month-old."

Skin Precautions
Thrasher may think she's gone to mommy extremes, but that's exactly the advice the ACS offers to parents before a day at the pool, beach or park with their children. The ACS's "Slip! Slop! Slap!" campaign suggests parents slip on a shirt, slop on a sunscreen and slap on a hat as safe sun habits for kids.

When it comes to clothing to protect kids' skin when out in the sun, the ACS suggests clothing made of tightly woven, cotton fabrics and hats that cover face, neck and ears. Sunscreen should be at least SPF 15 and should be reapplied after swimming or sweating. The ACS also advises that children younge than 6 months be protected with clothing and shade, not necessarily sunscreen, which many pediatricians agree with because of Baby's sensitive skin.


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