subject: Sunblock with SPF 100 or higher is the proper baby sunblock to use [print this page] Sunblock with SPF 100 or higher is the proper baby sunblock to use
When parents choose a baby sunscreen for their infant, they usually follow some standard rules. They will choose those products which have the highest SFP they can possibly find, usually more than 30 and they will also try to buy a kid-friendly brand, such as Banana Boat kids, Soltan, Nivea, Neutrogena and others. The main idea is that sunblocks or sunscreens for babies or for kids don't differ much from those which are specially made for adults. You don't really need to buy a sunscreen or sunblock lotion just for your baby if you can't afford buying it on a regular basis since you will have to re-apply the lotion every two hours and use the right quantity of lotion. You should keep in mind that if the baby sunscreen or baby sunblock lotion is expensive, that doesn't necessarily mean that it really is a good product or protects you better. A good baby sunscreen or baby sunblock lotion can be chosen very easily. You just have to look on the label and see if it has a board spectrum of UVA and UVB radiations protection; it should have a SPF between 15 and 30 (although, for children, the recommended sun protection factor is 50). If the sunscreen is water resistant, this will be an advantage because even if you don't find yourself with your child at the beach or at a pool, he or she will be sweating and a water resistant sun protective lotion will still offer your infant the right care. If you child has sensitive skin, then you should look for a lotion that is hypo allergic and fragrance free. The last thing you should look after when choosing a baby sunscreen or sunblock is the range of provided packages, i.e. lotion, spray or gel. There are many sunscreens available on the market which state that they are broad spectrum. The truth is that few of these sunscreens really are. You just have to read the label and if you see that the ingredients include aveobenzone, titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, then the baby sunscreen or baby sunblock really is what it says.If your baby has a sensitive skin or a rash from the last baby sunscreen you've used, then you have to look on the ingredients label and next time, choose a baby sunscreen which has another composition. The best thing to do in such a situation would be to go to a doctor and they will tell you which ingredient caused the rash on your baby's skin. If you choose to buy a different sunscreen, then you will have to apply it on a small portion of skin and see if your baby is allergic to one of the ingredients; otherwise, you can apply it on the whole body.If you follow these simple rules, you will end up with the right baby sunscreen or baby sunblock.
