Thinkbaby Sunscreen Baby SPF 50+, 3 fl oz

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Especially if you plan on swimming in an ocean or lake, you want a baby sunscreen that’s not going to hurt the wildlife that lives there. This sunscreen is a great choice for ecologically minded parents. Many baby sunscreens come in 3-ounce bottles, but Coppertone Water Babies Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 comes in a 6-ounce bottle for the same price as other baby mineral sunscreens. It has a gentle, hypoallergenic formula and goes on smooth, so you won’t spend extra time trying to spread it on your baby's body. This sunscreen is also water resistant for up to 80 minutes, allowing you more time to play with your child. The formula is free of synthetic fragrance, phthalates, parabens, oxybenzone and octinoxate, so you can feel good about putting it on your little one for a price that won't break the bank. Mineral sunscreen is especially effective on sensitive parts of the body, such as nose, cheeks, tops of the ears and shoulders, the AAP notes, because it acts as a better barrier against the sun. If baby is under 6 months, keep sunscreen use minimal. Apply a thin layer to small exposed areas like her face when shade and protective clothing are not available.

For babies over 6 months of age, you can apply sunscreen all over her body, making sure to cover any areas that are exposed to the sun. SPF: As mentioned earlier, the AAP and FDA recommend sunscreens with an SPF of 15 or higher, up to SPF 50. The AAP says more research is needed to determine if sunscreens with an SPF over 50 offer any extra protection.American Academy of Pediatrics, Sun Safety: Information for Parents About Sunburn & Sunscreen, Accessed December 2022. Whichever option you choose, just make sure that your baby’s sunscreen is meeting the minimum guidelines as recommended by medical experts: a broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30. Be sure to reapply every 2 hours, and you’ll be set to have plenty of fun in the sun.

Joyce Slaton, commerce editor, has also tried Thinkbaby with her family. She noted that it can be harder to find in drugstores and is a little pricier, but she liked the formula. "I thought Thinkbaby's formulation was really silky and easy to rub on, and it stayed on well during a day at the beach," she says.If you think you’ll be spending time in the water with your little one, you’ll want to prioritize water resistance. However, buyer beware: No sunscreen is actually waterproof, despite any claims made. National Eczema Association. 2022. "Eczema in Skin of Color: What You Need to Know." https://nationaleczema.org/blog/eczema-in-skin-of-color/ Opens a new window [Accessed December 2022]