Toddler Thursday: We all screen for sunscreen
It's Sarah K.K., back with another installment of Toddler Thursday ...
I just have a short and sweet question for this week's entry. What are your favorite sunscreens for your sensitive-skinned little ones?
On Sunday, we slathered our son with Aveeno for kids SPF 50 (I think that's right), and his little face broke out in red spots a couple of hours later. We'd used it before, but maybe he was more sensitive in conjunction with the heat.
I was sad to realize Isaac has inherited my skin, which will break out like mad with a change of toothpaste or shampoo or scar from the slightest cat scratch, rather than my husband's, which seems to be part Teflon. Sorry, kid!
(Baltimore Sun file photo)
Comments
I use California Baby sunscreen. It smells great and supposedly has no chemicals. However, now that my guy is getting bigger, I might have to find another brand. The California Baby stuff costs a small fortune!
SKK: Thanks, Betsy!
Posted by: Betsy | March 25, 2010 4:01 PM
How about a hat and long sleeves? I'm someone with sensitive skin as well ...
SKK: He had on a hat, but most of the time he doesn't like to keep it on. We're definitely bringing out his little sunscreen shirt next time, too. But I feel like he could use some extra help.
Posted by: Dahlink | March 25, 2010 4:47 PM
We use Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen -- fragrance free and offered in Baby and Sensitive Skin versions.
Posted by: Kathy | March 25, 2010 4:48 PM
We use Skin So Soft made by Avon. Sun screen and bug repellent without all the chemicals.
Posted by: CRM | March 25, 2010 11:49 PM
Neutrogena makes a "pure & free" SPF 60 face stick that worked well on my 2-year-old daughter's face last summer. It was easy to apply to a wiggly kid. I have sensitive skin myself - sunscreen has given me rashes in the past - and I don't know if I've passed that on to her, but I'm still overly cautious when it comes to products.
Posted by: Lulu | March 26, 2010 10:16 AM
x2 on the Blue Lizard
Thick and heavy, hard to wipe on...and wipe off
Posted by: Herbert | March 26, 2010 12:14 PM
The cosmetic database is an excellent source as far as toxicity and effectiveness of products goes:
http://www.ewg.org/whichsunscreensarebest/2009report
Posted by: MAC | March 28, 2010 7:54 PM