Sun cream

So I’ve read online you shouldn’t use suncream on babies under 6 months. I’m taking my LO on holiday to Majorca next month (she will be 3 months). I want to use it on her as she will be going in the outdoor pool and on the beach etc. I will try and keep her in the shade as much as possible but do you think a bit of suncream will be ok? Otherwise I will be worrying. TIA x

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My baby is 10 weeks on Tuesday coming and I've used suncream on her and she has been completely fine. Im using Nivea Kids 50+ x

Yeah my boy is 10 weeks on Wednesday and I've used sun cream with no problem. I used Asda baby 50+ sensitive sun cream x

I use factor 30 but apply more regularly. Factor 50 is often too harsh and can cause blisters or hives om sensitive skin. My son is VERY fair with red hair and we did and still do the same with him. Apply more regularly woth lighter cream (30) and touch wood neither the baby or my 5 Yr old have ever burned.

I would recommend long arm and leg swim suits and a hat instead

She won’t be in the pool long and find shade on the beach, but child’s farm is good for little ones… it’s an easy age to shade in the pram, the sea and pool likely be cold for her so might not be a fan! X

Ive been using the nivea facror 50 on my baby and shes not tanned in the slightest! I keep her in alot, but if shes outside I have her shaded and not in it long. If your going away id definitely recommend getting a little portable tent for baby to lay in x

My babe is 7 weeks and with this heat ive been panicking so i bought childs farm one from amazon as hesrs its the best one for being so sensitive. Worth a try!

The reason you're not supposed to use it isn't due to sensitive skin etc, it's because spf creates a barrier on the skin and babies can't regulate their own temperature yet, so they risk overheating when using suncream. I'd recommend a long arm/leg swimsuit and hat that is uv protective instead!

Boots do an own brand baby sun cream which is suitable from 8 weeks x

Iv just got back from holiday. We used a full cover swimsuit and hat for when in the pool and had a float with a shade. We kept him in the shade the rest of the time. If there was any chance of sun quickly I would use a Muslin for coverage. I was wary of au cream incase it got in his eyes

I am in Mallorca currently and have been using sun cream on my almost 9 week old as well as keeping her in the shade. I asked a pharmacist about using sun cream on young babies and she advised that most brands say not to use before 6 months just because it hasn’t been tested on babies younger than 6 months. She advised that she used sun cream on her young babies as she would’ve rather that than risk getting sun burnt, so I’ve done the same. Baby’s skin has been absolutely fine. 😊

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