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What should i do if my baby gets sunburned?

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Cool compresses: Baby's skins are very sensitive and burn easily. Try to prevent sunburns by always using sunscreen and staying in the shade. With a minor burn apply cool compresses, give an oatmeal bath and make sure the baby has plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. If the burn is blistering or baby has a fever bring to the doctor for evaluation.

Answered 5/8/2011

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Don't let it happen : There's not much you can do now. Form now, on protect your baby from the sun's harmful radiation. Use a sunscreen or shade to, protect him from the sun. If the bay is i pain, tylenol (acetaminophen) can help alleviate it.

Answered 11/7/2012

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Cool and moisturize: Topical cooling will relieve pain immediately. Refrigerated aloe works best. For highly sensitive areas a topical anesthetic can be used under a physicians direction. Oral antinflammatories such as Ibuprofen can provide relief over the first few days. After cooling apply a rich moisturizer such as aquaphor or biafine.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Richard Galitz answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Baby sunburn: Use a small child approved moisturizer probably with aloe and nothing to cause allergy or irritate the skin. No alcohol and no retin-a. Just use the moisturizer and keep the skin clean, all should heal fine...If not see a pediatrician. Be sure not to get anymore sunburns as future damage is being done.

Answered 10/8/2013

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