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Like pregnancy, sometimes the newborn phase seems to come withsomany rules.
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It’s no wonder new parents can feel so overwhelmed.
Let us be the first to tell you: It’s not worth your stress.
You should also seek out broad-spectrum formulas, since these SPFs block both UVA and UVB rays.
We also like that it’s fragrance- and paraben-free, of course.
But not this formula.
There’s no weird medicinal scent, either.
This also has a high score of1 from the EWG.
It’s not at all tacky, either.
And when you’re putting product on a squirmy baby or fidgety kid, that matters.
I’ve been using this sunscreen on my kids since they were babies, says Earley.
The formula is water- and sweat-resistant (for up to 80 minutes!)
but still manages to be unscented, hypoallergenic, and paraben- and phthalate-free.
It’s also made with oat, an eczema favorite to help soothe itchy skin.
This sunscreen is one of the few that doesn’t irritate his skin, she says.
Plus, it really does seem to offer the broad-spectrum protection it promises.
We’ve yet to get a burnknock on wood.
My kids' skin tolerates Pipette’s products, including its sunscreen, very well, says Earley.
And I like how lightweight this SPF is.
Made with sensitive skin in mind, the product is both fragrance- and paraben-free.
The formula itself is also super lightweight and absorbs in a flash, leaving absolutely no white cast behind.
My only complaint is that the bottle is so small, because I cant get enough of this stuff.
I like this brand because it is non-nano, fragrance-free, and reef-safe.
It applies with ease, is nongreasy, and is a 100% mineral product.
We also love that it’s relatively inexpensive compared with some of the other all-stars on the market.
What kind of sunscreen should babies wear?
I recommend using mineral-based sunscreen [to my patients], says Dr. Day.
It offers physical protection and does not penetrate through the skin, especially on babies and infants.
Whatever you choose, double-check the packaging says it offers UVA and UVB broad-spectrum protection.
Should you apply sunscreen on babies with eczema?
What is the difference between kids sunscreen and baby sunscreen?
There isn’t really a difference between kids and baby sunscreenminus packaging and labeling.
It can also be difficult to ensure proper coverage on a squirming baby.
Look for lotions or sticks instead, says Dr. Stephens.
