What is a good brand of sunscreen for my 15 week old baby?
Your baby has sensative skin right now, so it may be best to do little tests to see if you r baby will have a reaction to it. Because the skin is sensative, it will absorb the lotion more. It’s better to keep your baby out of the sun altogether if you can. But when that’s not possible, I recommend choosing a “physical” or “chemical-free” sunscreen made with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide — look for one of those ingredients on the label. Unlike chemical sunscreens, which may cause irritation or allergic reactions because the skin absorbs the active ingredients, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide sit on top of the skin, forming a barrier against the sun’s rays. There’s no evidence chemical sunscreens are dangerous or toxic, but we just don’t know enough yet about how young children react to the ingredients. Also, sunscreens with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide start protecting as soon as you put them on, whereas chemical products need to be slathered on 30 minutes in advance so the skin has
