Sun Protection: Lands End
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Suggestions for Alternative to Sunscreen
Asked by M.S. from Salt Lake City
on June 18, 2009
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Any other suggestions for sun protection beside sunscreen? Store bought sunscreen has alot of chemicals in it.
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- Hi M. - one of my sons is allergic to sunscreen - even many of the "natural" and "baby safe" ones. Vanicream was recommended by our skin doc but I can't find it at ou...
- I highly recommend Arbonne's sunscreens. All of Arbonne's products are botanically-based and have a 45-day money back guarantee on the products. There is a sunscreen...
- One thing that will help is to remember that the sun is at its zenith between 10 and 2. If you can stay out of the sun or cover up as completely as possible during tha...
Sunscreen and Babies
Asked by C.P. from Syracuse
on June 9, 2008
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I have a 3.5 month old and am looking forward to a summer at the pool, however, I've been told that I cannot use sunscreen on her until she is at least 6 months old. ...
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- hi C.. i have heard mixed things regarding sunscreen for babies under 6 months. talk to your pediatrician and do what you feel is best! my baby is one month older th...
- My youngest was born last June and by Sept. we were on the beach. I felt that the sun was more dangerous that the lotion. I used Aveeno lotion and it worked great. ...
- C.- It is true that you can not use sun screen until 6mos old. I know that you can get uv clothing at onestepahead.com or try uvsungear.com (i have never order from u...
Baby Suncreen
Asked by C.H. from Portland
on July 16, 2008
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I have a precious baby boy that is almost 2 1/2 months that I would like to protect from the sun! I am lucky that he loves his stroller and going for walks, we usuall...
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- Try aveeno baby it's unscented and protects really good. Target had it on sale a few weeks ago. I love the feel of it, it absorbs really quick too! It doesn't bother m...
- I use banana boat baby spf 50. I believe that almost all sunscreen is 50 spf. That is the kind I use on my little red head pale skinned boy......word of advice when ...
- You should check with your pediatrician about using sun screen on your child. Everything I've heard/read says not to use it under 6 months of age. Their skin is so se...
Buying a Swimsuit in Winter
Asked by K.G. from Pittsburgh
on November 15, 2011
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My daughter was born in April and we didn't buy her a swimsuit this year because she was just too small to fit in it this summer (she was 2 months preemie and only abo...
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- I would plan on just buying it when you get there. Inconvenient but otherwise, I don't have great ideas. You could try Achildscloset.com - expensive but I would be the...
- Try "One Step Ahead" (online and catalogs).
- I went to amazon.com, searched "infant swimsuit" and came up with a whole bunch. This one has sizes as low as 6 months: http://www.amazon.com/Play-Skirty-Tanksuit-Per...
What Do You Do About Sunscreen for a 9 Month Old?
Asked by T.B. from Chicago
on May 21, 2008
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I've heard mixed info on putting sunscreen on babies. What do some of you do? Has anyone found a type that is safer for little ones' skin?
T.
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- I have used Water Babies with all my children. It stays put for a good while too. I haven't heard of any bad things in doing this... except possible skin reactions b...
- At my daughter's 6 month appointment our ped said that a mild sunscreen (neutrogena, water babies, etc.) was fine and recommended. My daughter is now 16 months, and w...
- i used and still use water babies for my 23 month old and my 8 month old. i put it on like 20 minutes before we go outside and then reapply 2 hrs later if we're still ...
Child Swimsuits...
Asked by R.. from Chattanooga
on March 29, 2011
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The scandle about the Abercrombie padded bikini tops for children (seriously? Why does an 8 year old need a padded bikini...???) got me wondering what kind of swimsuit...
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- I don't like bikinis for young girls. My MIL got one for my 4yo and I didn't like the idea. Everyone thought I was being stuffy, so I let her wear it. Turns out she...
- I would prefer to do one pieces for my 7 yo daughter, but she's long waisted and they always end up as thongs - so we can't do them. We do tankinis, and this year I'm...
- I'm with you. My 9 yr old daughter doesn't wear bikinis. I love letting her wear tankini style suits, though... so it is easier when she needs to come in the house t...
Where Do You Buy Big Floppy Hats?
Asked by M.P. from Provo
on July 4, 2011
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I need a floppy hat for my fair skinned child. I can never find them. I can find the dumb bucket hats, but I want something that can cover all of him. Where could I fi...
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- I bought 2 at Target... a black one (my 'driving miss daisy hat', my husband calls it) and a teal one, which I cut the top out of so I can put my hair up in a bun and ...
- I found some for our girls at Academy Sports. I think I got women's hats actually. They are 5 but I bought them when they were 4. One of them is adjustable so I can...
- Try a sporting goods store or online.
Chemical Free Sunscreen?
Asked by H.P. from Sacramento
on April 2, 2008
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I have a one year old daughter that loves being outdoors and in the water. I’m constantly having to lather her up with sunscreen and while at the local pool the oth...
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- Good luck finding a chemical free sunscreen. I rep with a company that makes all natural, chemical free products and asked about making a sunscreen. I was told that ...
- I have heard of these but you still need to be careful of any exposed areas such as the face. That being said... the chemicals in suncreen themselves are also known t...
- Hi H.. I was very curious about "UV Skinz" because of the story behind the company, so I checked out their website. I called with a question about sizing and the ope...
Long Underwear for Babies??
Asked by A.W. from Chicago
on October 4, 2009
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Hi there! This is my first winter in Chicago with a baby who will be going outside. My daughter is 11 months old, and I don't know what you're supposed to put on bab...
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- tight would protect your baby between the shoe and the leg of her pants, and there are some tights that are made out of thicker sweater knit that are much warmer for r...
- Long johns can come in handy on the coldest days and they make great pjs. But when it was really cold and we were going to be out for a time, I used knit tights for m...
- We use fleece snowsuits for our kids when they are young.....lands end and LL bean make great ones. (http://www.landsend.com/pp/SolidFleeceBunting~133172_-1.html?bcc=y...
Help with Clothing Size for plus Size Daughter!
Asked by A.C. from Dallas
on May 17, 2009
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Hello all. My daughter is on the chunky side - not really fat, but too big to wear regular size clothes at the stores. For the last several years we've bought from t...
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- That is very hard to figure out! We go to Justice - they have half sizes - if you buy 12 1/2 it is the length of a 12, but the waist of 16, and so on... That is what...
- I don't have the issue with my daughter at all, however.... I am very petite and I have natural perky DD's. I have a hard time finding a suit that fits. My da...
- I'm not shopping for girls that age yet, but a few years ago, I gave up on swimsuits and went to the athletic wear section. I was able to purchase work-out shorts (li...
