Ideally, babies under six months old should be kept out of the sun.
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Babies younger than six months old should ideally be kept out of the sun, as
their thin skin can burn easily, says the American Academy of Pediatrics. But if
that's not possible, apply a sunscreen that's specially made for babies and has
as few chemicals as possible. One to try: colorescience Sunforgettable is a
sunscreen powder (SPF 30) that doesn't rub off and provides immediate protection
(for more details, see page 28 in the Spring/Summer '05 issue of New Parent or visit colorescience.com/dynamic.cfm). Babies
older than six months should be lathered with sunscreen with an SPF of at least
15. Use a sunscreen stick under the eyes, an area difficult to reach with lotion.
For more information on protecting your baby from the sun, visit aap.org.
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