“These ingredients are considered physical sunscreens,” explains Marissa J. The active ingredient list should contain only titanium dioxide or zinc oxide (that's a good rule of thumb when shopping for your own sunscreen, too!). When shopping for baby sunblock, look for a formula labeled “broad-spectrum' - that means it will protect against both UVB and UVA rays. “You can keep them in a shade tent, under an umbrella and in sun-protective clothing.” Just remember that if you’re at the beach, the sun can reflect off sand or water and into your otherwise shady area. “Unless you have a child way ahead of their developmental landmarks, they aren’t mobile and running around,” notes Bernard Cohen, M.D., professor of pediatric dermatology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The good news? For baby’s first summer, keeping her out of direct sunlight shouldn’t be too much of a challenge. For babies 6 months or older, you can apply a baby-safe sunscreen with SPF 30–50 to all exposed areas of your little one's body. But when it comes to sunscreen for babies, especially infants, the guidelines aren’t quite as clear.įor newborns and babies under 6 months, The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that parents can apply a minimal amount of baby-safe sunscreen with an SPF of 30-50 (no lower than SPF 15, though) to the face, back of the hands and tops of the feet.

You know you’re supposed to wear sunscreen every day, year-round.

Baby coola sunscreen