Is there a maximum sunscreen spf rating to use with babies?
There isn’t a maximum sunscreen SPF. If your little one is under 6 months however, you should use sunscreen very sparingly (here is a great article on sunscreen). Here is what the article says about using sunscreen on babies that are under 6 months: However, all these products were made for children over the age of six months. Until recently the American Academy of Pediatrics advised against the use of sunblock in babies under six months of age. Now they recommend: “For babies under six months of age, sunscreen may be used on small areas of the body such as the face and the back of the hands if adequate clothing and shade are not available. For older children, test the sunscreen on the baby’s back for a reaction before applying it all over. Apply carefully around the eyes, avoiding the eyelids. If your baby rubs sunscreen into her eyes, wipe the eyes and hands clean with a damp cloth
