HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

If my baby goes out in the sunlight every day or every other day for an hour or so, isnt that enough?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: Sunlight exposure provides vitamin d, not Fluoride and babies can easily burn if exposed to sunlight without protective clothing and sunscreen.

Answered 6/25/2014

6.1k views

Thank
Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Depends on age : Your geographic location, the baby's pigmentation and age are important variables. Please discuss with your pediatrician.

Answered 11/16/2012

5.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Is constipation in babies normal? My 1 month old girl has constipation and doesn't poop every day and her stomach feels hard?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Is it normal for 2 month old babies to sleep all day and drink 2 oz of formula every 2hrs when they usually drank 4 oz and stayed up most of the day?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I just need to know can babies overfeed themselves? I breastfeed probably every 2-3 hours when I can tell baby wants to eat sometimes she wants to a little earlier. She is 2 months. Her Dr says to wait 3-4 hours and she's gaining weight too quickly?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have a 6 day old infant, when is the best time to walk them outside to get some sun? concerned that her immune system is still too low...

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My babies 4 months he's been a poor sleeper since 6 weeks old only nap 10 min a day wakes every 2hr night i've tried everything seen pediatric dr?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Is vitamin D supplementation really necessary for a breastfed infant if you take him outside to get sun every day? Wasnt it not recommended until just recently? How common is rickets and will that happen if we dont supplement?
Do all babies shut their eyes and cry in bright lights or sunlight?
At how many weeks after giving birth can a infant be exposed to sunlight? Or can come outside?
How many times a day are 2 month old babies suppose to be eating..? & how many ounces in every feeding. -formula
Do we need to wake up the newborn infant every 2 hours for feeding or feeding on demand is sufficient for a newborn?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.