Sunscreen That Won't Burn My Daughter's Eyes

HI K. - I have a 10-month-old boy and had the same problem. My sister introduced me to Arbonne's Sunscreen for Babies (SPF 30) - it is paraben and chemical free, botanically based, and formulated for sensitive skin. I actually loved Arbonne's baby line (and anti-aging line for women) so much I joined as an Arbonne consultant. You can visit my website to see more about the product: amyn.myarbonne.com (then click on shop online and click on ABC Arbonne Baby Line). All products have a 45-day money back guarantee. You can contact me directly if you're interested in ordering - hope this helps! ____@____.com
A.

We had the same problem and tried just about every sunscreen under the sun until we found Blue lizard austrailian sunscreen. It's 30 spf and says for baby and senstive skin, it works great. It has a pink top and the bottle turns pink when exposed to uv light.Kind of nice reminder to apply. Hope this helps. OH sometimes its hard to find, but latley I have seen it at wegmans and sometimes rite aid carries it. Good luck

I have the very sensitive skin and have always been careful with my kids. I started using Blue Lizard for Baby and Blue Lizard for Sensitive and have been extremely happy! Even I use it now because it is the only one that doesn't ever burn my skin. It can be hard to fins but I get mine at Wegman's and I think some pharmacies carry it. Good luck!

I agree that water babies is the worst! I use copportone sport and it is WAY better (even though both are made by coppertone). I haven't tried any of the more organic options. Also, while I like the stick, I feel the lotion is absorbed better and less likely to get rubbed in later.

K.-
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R. P (New York)

Hi K.,

I haven't come across any that are burn free, but the simple answer (other than teaching her not to rub, or letting her push gently with a dry wash cloth after you apply until the urge is gone) is to be very careful what you put on her hands. She may be rubbing what's on her hands into her eyes. Maybe leave her hands free of anything until she's done what she needs to to her eyes, and then maybe use the stic, just on the backs of her hands. When my kids were babies, I didn't sunscreen their hands at all for just that reason, but at 2 she needs it b/c she's out more. You'll find what works for you! Good luck!
J.

Avoid sunscreen on her hands and eye area. I like California baby sun stick. Have you tried a translucent mineral sunscreen powder? That's the safest thing for babies, I think.

Hi K.,

Arbonne puts out a baby line with a sunscreen spf30 that should do the trick. You can call me ###-###-#### or go on line and use my consultant id #17222859. Let me know if I can help you. You can go on my website irenejaeger.myarbonne.com if you wish and get more info there.

I. J.

I agree...I use California Baby for my two year old son. He too rubs his eyes and has sensitive skin. This sunscreen is very gentle but effective. You can get it at Whole Foods or Target.
HTH,
T.

My son cannot wear sunscreen because of this problem and others with absorbing the toxins. So we use Neutrogena sunBLOCK which is a zinc oxide and he does not complain of stinging when he rubs his eyes. Try that? We actually were using Arbonne first, and while I love their products, the baby sunscreen still has the sunscreen toxins that all sunscreens have, and some babies just can't tolerate them.

Maybe try pure zinc? What about sunglasses, to keep her from rubbing her eyes? While some sunscreens may be "gentle," I doubt you'll find one that won't hurt the eyes if you get it in them, she really needs to stop rubbing at her face.

K.-

I have had the exact same issue with my sons. I just bought a new sunblock by Banana Boat that claims to be hypoallergenic, 50 SPF and sensitive for skin and non-irritating for the eyes. I have not used it yet, but it seemed great to me! Good luck!

Banana Boat- it is in a large pink tube and should do the trick.

Hi, K..

I've been using Aveeno baby and just switched to Neutrogena pure & free baby. I read the ingredients on both and can't make heads or tails out of either. After reading all the responses you've already gotten, I will also look into California Baby.

Have a nice summer.
R.

I feel like I'm plugging this brand but we use:
California Baby from Whole Foods, and it's wonderful. My daughter is 20 months, and she's a huge eye rubber and this hasn't hurt her yet.

Try something totally organic that has no fragrance in it.
Calfironia baby is most widely available, but there are tons of others.

Pop a hat on her and don't put sunscreen above her eyes. After a few bouts of burning eyes, that is what I did with my kids.

Ugh, I feel your pain. We tried something (can't even remember what kind) and our poor son was miserable. We switched to Banana Boat SPF 50 for kids, tear free - it comes in a pink tube and absolutely no problems whatsoever. Good luck and enjoy the summer!

My daughter had the same issue too. We've had success with Banana Boat tear free.

We use Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus with SPF 30 Sunscreen. My 2 year old loves the kind the changes colors.

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Hi, K..

Besides Banana Boat, Huggies Little Swimmers Sun Screen also does not burn their eyes.

Have a great Summer.

S. D