Sunscreen for sensitive skin
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Topic: Sunscreen for sensitive skin
Posted By: NZ-rules
Subject: Sunscreen for sensitive skin
Date Posted: 05 October 2010 at 1:53pm
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Bubs has eczema which is under control at the mo, so I was hoping someone could recommend a sunscreen for him which isn't going to aggrivate his skin. I have no clue what brands are out there for babies, so any suggestions would be fab. Thanks! ------------- 
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Posted By: jjands
Date Posted: 05 October 2010 at 4:41pm
| Ego Sun sense toddler milk...is fab and doesn't make the eczema flare up :) Just grab it from the pharmacy |
Posted By: Mucky_Tiger
Date Posted: 05 October 2010 at 6:49pm
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the older he is before you start using it the better.
there has always been a recommendation as far as im aware that children under 6 months should not use sunscreen as the chemicals in it can damage their skin and make them allergic to sunscreen. Some doctors will prescribe low allergen sun screen but not all pharmacies in town can make it/buy it in but can be worth asking. I always used it as a kid, it was SO thick and white, took ages to rub in but worked well and had No fragrance in it |
Posted By: NZ-rules
Date Posted: 05 October 2010 at 9:17pm
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Thanks for the recommendation jjands.
Mucky Tiger - that's really good to know as I though you could start using sunscreen from 3 months. I'll keep him out of the sun for a bit longer in that case, although it's not easy with this gorgeous weather  -------------
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Posted By: Mucky_Tiger
Date Posted: 05 October 2010 at 9:42pm
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link to a PDF from cancer society about "sun protection for babies and toddlers"
http://www.cancernz.org.nz/Uploads/IS_sunbabies_Dec07.pdf - click here |
Posted By: yermasyada
Date Posted: 06 October 2010 at 2:46pm
oohhh thanks for the link 
We're off to Fiji next week  and will obviously try and keep bubs in the shade as much as possible (we've bought one of those sun tents) but want to use cream as well, just to be sure.
The link doesn't mention anything about baby specific sun cream, so I guess the standard Cancer Society cream will do? I always by Factor 30+ |
Posted By: jjands
Date Posted: 06 October 2010 at 2:57pm
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The toddler milk is SPF 30
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Posted By: Delli
Date Posted: 06 October 2010 at 9:52pm
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Invisible Zinc is a good option. We used this on Jude last summer. It is a physical sunscreen rather than a chemical sunscreen. The key agent zinc oxide is already a key ingredient in many baby creams and skin salves anyway.
There is a Junior one in the range, but we just got the normal one as an examination of the ingredients revealed the only real difference between them was the junior one was in a roll on bottle and the normal one was in a pump bottle 
It is a wee bit more expensive than other sunscreens but it lasts for ages and was the one I felt most comfortable using on such a small baby. We tried to cover up and stay under shade as much as possible but of course that's not always possible in the height of summer - so sunscreen was needed! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Leelee
Date Posted: 09 October 2010 at 7:11am
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WE use the Sun Sense Toddler Milk and we have found it really good and Alex has sensitive skin ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 09 October 2010 at 9:07am
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Aveeno baby have brought out a sunscreen. I haven't tried it yet but love their other baby products. They are the only ones that stop the dry spots on DD and help prevent her ezcema. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Renee & Lauren
Date Posted: 09 October 2010 at 5:30pm
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Amy - we have found Nivea ones really good on DD who has bad excema. Also there is one at supermarket called Californian Sun or something like that - its good too ------------- http://lilyslim.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: yermasyada
Date Posted: 11 October 2010 at 1:31pm
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Just bought some of the new Aveeno baby sunscreen. We also have the standard Cancer Society one, so will compare and let you know how we get on
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Posted By: NZ-rules
Date Posted: 11 October 2010 at 4:47pm
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That sounds great Milliemoo - your bubs can be the guinea pig . Thanks for the recommendations everyone. Can't believe I was asking about sunscreen now that the weather has turned to crud... -------------
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Posted By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 11 October 2010 at 6:31pm
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I just got some of the Aveeno too so can let you know how we go as well. It does say for 6 months and under consult a Dr. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Delli
Date Posted: 29 September 2011 at 12:45pm
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Bump for CJsays. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: pudgy
Date Posted: 29 September 2011 at 12:53pm
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Delli where did/do you get the invisible zinc from ? ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: JoJames
Date Posted: 29 September 2011 at 9:23pm
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I found the aveeno terrible for my eczema baby. You can get invisible zinc from the pharmacy ------------- http://www.alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: pudgy
Date Posted: 29 September 2011 at 9:26pm
Thanks wil have a look .------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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