How often and what brand and strength of spf do i put on my 14 mon old with white skin and red hair?

Sun screens & SPF: There is a very nice handout at http://www.Albinism.Org.Uk/docs/sunsheet.Pdf for the majority of skin types (2-6) spf of 15 is fine; for the most severely prone to burn (never tans kind of skin) spf of 25 is recommended. This fact sheet also reveals that albino individuals (who lack all capacity to make the skin pigment necessary for tanning) also need only 25 spf.

Sun: The best idea is to keep your child out of the sun for prolonged periods. If there will be exposure for more than 5-10 minutes, spf of at least 15 or preferably 30 makes sense, with frequent reapplication -- find a sunscreen made especially for children, in an effort to reduce the exposure to unneeded additives. Apply the sunscreen at least 30 minutes in advance of possible sun exposure.

Sun protection: The best idea is to keep your child out of the sun for prolonged periods. If there will be exposure for more than 5-10 minutes, spf of at least 15 or preferably 30 makes sense, with frequent reapplication -- find a sunscreen made especially for children, in an effort to reduce the exposure to unneeded additives. Apply the sunscreen at least 30 minutes in advance of possible sun exposure.

SPF: While choosing the best sunscreen is important, perhaps even more crucial is using it correctly -- something a lot of us don't do, says henry w. Lim, md, chair of the department of dermatology at the henry ford medical center in detroit. Use an spf with a minimum of 30.