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Desperately Searching for Sunblock That Doesn't Sting My Toddler's Eyes
Asked by L.B. from Chicago
on June 27, 2009
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Hi fellow Moms,
I have a very fair-skinned, blond haired, blue eyed toddler. I have tried different sunblocks on him, but they seem to all be the same. The last...
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- Hi L.- I've been using Nature's Gate Mineral Block (in the brown tube). So far so good- for both my sensitive skinned 3 year old and myself. You can find it at Whole...
- last year I found a tiny little tub of face stuff. It was labeled "clear zinc" and on the side it said "for faces, noses and lips" It had a yellow top, white bottom,...
- Hi! You might want to try a powder sunblock. I use one called Colorescience Sunforgettable that I ordered online. It is a little expensive (around $50)but lasts a long...
Sunblock Vs. Sunscreen
Asked by R.C. from Peoria
on May 7, 2009
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My daughter is fair skinned and I am looking for a good lotion for the summer. She loves to be outside so I am looking for something that is waterproof and long lasti...
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- Sun Block!!! I am very fair skinned and you need to protect her from harmful rays. She is not in need of a tan. Protection always comes first. If you are going to ...
- That is an interesting article. I had always thought block/screen were the same. Makes me want to put it all over their bodies, not just the exposed areas. With 4 y...
- R., I use the Classic Sunshades with Zinc dioxide (SPF 30+) from Melaleuca. It is a great natural version. It is great for sensitive skin. Here is the link to take ...
Sunblock Recommendations
Asked by L.T. from Pittsburgh
on April 19, 2007
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I would like to know what brands of sunblock other moms like to use and the reasons why you like what you use. I am looking for something suitable for little ones - ...
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- I use Baby Blue Lizard for my 9 month old. It is rather expensive compared to most sunblock that you can buy and since your children are older you may not want to purc...
- We use a natural sunblock with the least amount of chemicals. Actually we have NO CHEMICALS in our house at all. Childrens body masses are much smaller then ours and I...
- Hi L., My sister checks everything on Consumer Reports.com and Banana Boat has gotten great reccomendations and that is what I use on my two little ones. Hope th...
Non-greasy Sunblock for Kiddos
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on April 17, 2007
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Our family is headed to California in a couple of months and I need to find sunblock for kiddos that is non-greasy,great for sensitive skin,and sand won't stick to it....
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- I see you have already received a response regarding Arbonne's baby sunscreen. I have samples if you want me to send some over. It is the only brand I use on my kids...
- Definitely ABC (Arbonne Baby Care). It works great -- we use it every day.
- The bullfrog spray-on stuff is great and non-greasy (it may also have the bug repellent, but not sure). I use that on their bodies only. My own facial moisturizer wi...
Sunblock on Newborns??
Asked by R.A. from Chicago
on July 6, 2009
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I just talked with dr. office and they say I cannot use sunblock on my 2month old until she is 6 months old...They suggested dressing her in long sleeve onsies..hello,...
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- My son is 2 months old too and I thought the same thing. We are going to Florida to visit my in-laws this week, so the sun is almost unavoidable. I bought an extra s...
- Of course it sounds horrible to put your child in long sleeves in this weather! However...my daughter was also very young during the summer. I just kept her very well ...
- We used sunscreen on our son before 6 months, but 2 months is very, very early. I would definitely go to whole foods and buy sunblock for children there. It's very gen...
Can I Still Put Sunblock on My Son?
Asked by T.F. from Eugene
on July 4, 2009
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I picked up my son from grandma's house tonight and he got burnt. Again. He got burnt the last time he was there just a few days ago. She said that she put some sunb...
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- Tip: GREEN TEA has been shown in a recent study to help PREVENT the damage to DNA in skin cells that is caused by sunburns (and that can eventually lead to skin cancer...
- i would not put sunblock on the blister. You will need to cover it and keep him in the shade. Have you considered buying him some UPF clothing for Grandma's house?...
- I realize you have a lot of responses already, and the wedding is over, but I wanted to emphasize the importance of putting sunscreen on BEFORE going outside. Most art...
Sunblock for Baby
Asked by L.P. from Chicago
on July 5, 2009
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I'm wondering what the real difference is between adult sunblock and baby sunblock. I read on one website that if the adult one has the same active ingredients then it...
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- yes, there is a difference. www.ewg.org will tell you what the differences are and rank which sunscreens are safest for your baby's skin. I do know California Baby i...
- My DS gets a rash from some brands of baby sunblock but not others. He has broken out from non-baby sunblock too. I think it just depends on your baby's skin. Mine ...
- Hi L., Baby sunblock is more gentle for baby's sensitive skin, and most have a tear-free formula for the eyes. Some are also hypoallergenic. The sunscreen needs t...
Looking for a Good Sunblock for My Son
Asked by K.G. from Chicago
on May 29, 2009
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My son is now 4 and has an allergic reaction to almost all OTC sunblocks I have tried. Of course he is very fair skinned, and I always keep shirts on him to block the...
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- We use Neutrogena Pure & Free baby SPF60. Good Luck.
- Like your previous post, Neutrogena is a good one. My family and I just finished our round of check-ups with the dermatologist - we're all fair skinned too. The Dr. r...
- Try Neutrogena for sensitive skin. My daughter was prone to rashes from other sun blocks but we had good luck with this one.
Seeking Sunscreen or Sun Block for Child with Eczema
Asked by M.C. from Chicago
on June 27, 2009
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Does anyone have a natural sunblock product that they have tried on their child dealing with eczema?
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- My son has eczema which was TERRIBLE when he was much younger (he's now 3). I found a brand called Mustela which is a miracle lotion! You can buy thier products onli...
- Dealing with eczema is hard and not only is it painful sometimes for them but for us as parents as well. What are you using for him to wash and lotion up with? The p...
- My daughter has been struggling with eczema for 10 years, it's under control with a lot of moisturizing. She uses Aveeno products for everything: sunblock, moisturize...
Toddler Growing Out Hair
Asked by L.H. from Raleigh
on June 18, 2009
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I got such great responses to my last request about the nails and sunblock, I decided to keep the theme going (toddler grooming) and ask about my 14-month-old daughter...
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- Try bobby pins.. they make cute ones.... to hold her bangs back. And, definitely, cut the back shorter til the front starts catching up. It will look so much better....
- Our daughter has long bangs as well. Her hair was all one length and I had her bangs cut to get them out of her eyes. I thought it made her look older so now I am gr...
- When my daughter's hair was growing out, we trimmed it into a little bob, so that everything kind of got to the same lenght, it's grown out long now (she's three) but ...
