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It's really a good way to protect your baby from sunburn

Four seas net: summer weather is hot, probably many people have the experience of sunburn, the light part of the skin is red and swollen, the heavy will appear blisters. Baby's skin is tender and easy to be sunburned, so how to do sunscreen for baby in summer?

Do not use sunscreen for babies under 1.6 months

Generally speaking, children under 6 months old are not suitable for sunscreen. If you want to go out, you'd better choose a good quality cotton clothes for your baby, put on a sun hat or an umbrella to avoid direct sunlight on your skin. And it's best to take your baby out before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m.

2. Pay attention to sunscreen allergy test

Your baby's skin may be sensitive to redness, swelling or rash after using sunscreen, so it's best to do an allergy test before using. You can apply a little bit on the inner part of the baby's forearm. After 48 hours, no reaction can be applied to other parts.

3. Physical sunscreen is the best choice

Research shows that on average, babies under one year old put their hands into their mouths about 64 times an hour, and babies between two and three years old put them about 32 times an hour. Therefore, when choosing sunscreen products for your baby, it's best to choose physical sunscreen instead of chemical sunscreen, so as to prevent your baby from eating too much sunscreen. The main components of physical sunscreen are titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Parents can tell by looking at the package when they buy it. Generally, there are the words "titanium dioxide" and "zinc oxide" on the product package. Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are inert ingredients, which means they don't react with any of the chemicals in the baby's body, so parents should not worry too much even if the baby has a little sunscreen.

4. do not use spray sunscreen.

Spray sunscreen cream may stimulate the baby's lungs when used, thus inducing diseases. If you must use spray sunscreen for your baby, it is recommended to spray the sunscreen on your hands and then apply the baby's body. Do not spray directly on the baby's face and mouth to avoid accidental inhalation.

5. Sunscreen with simultaneous protection of UVA and UVB should be selected

Choose a sunscreen specially designed for your baby that protects both UVA and UVB. SPF and PA refer to the parameters of UV defense capability, SPF is the UVB defense index, PA is the UVA defense index, the higher the index, the stronger the UV defense capability.

6. SPF should not exceed 30

SPF is better not to exceed 30, if it is not particularly strong sunlight, SPF15 children's sunscreen is enough to block about 85% of the UV. The higher SPF index of sunscreen, the greater the stimulation to baby's skin. For example, SPF30's sunscreen effect is not much better than SPF15's, but there are at least a dozen ingredients added. For spf50 sunscreen, parents are advised not to buy it for their baby.

7. Avoid eyes when applying sunscreen

Sunscreen can be applied to all parts of the body, but be careful around the eyes. If sunscreen gets into your baby's eyes, quickly dry your eyes and hands with a damp cloth. In addition, you should also pay attention not to put sunscreen on your baby's hands, or less, so that your baby doesn't eat too much sunscreen.

8. Apply sunscreen half an hour before going out

If you want to take your baby out, you should pay attention to apply sunscreen half an hour before you go out. Sunscreen can protect the sun, but it is not waterproof. If the baby plays in the water, parents should pay attention to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours or so. If it is not stained with water, it should also be applied once in about 5-6 hours.

9. When the sun is the strongest, avoid direct sunshine

Baby's skin is delicate, even with the help of sunscreen, it is still easy to be hurt by sunlight. If you go out in the strongest sunlight, in addition to applying sunscreen to your baby, you should try to avoid exposing your baby to direct sunlight. Can wear a wide brim sun hat, and wear loose and breathable cotton long sleeved clothes and pants.

10. Bathe after sunscreen

Many parents worry about cleaning after sunscreen, and even some mothers think of using makeup remover for their babies. In fact, there is no need. Generally speaking, the baby can be washed with water after sunscreen. If sunscreen is greasy and you feel that you can't wash it with clean water, you can choose a mild cleanser for children.

How about it? Through the introduction of Xiaobian, are you more confident to protect your baby's health? I wish every baby a cool and comfortable summer!