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8mo in sun for ~10 minutes with no sunscreen. any effects to her skin or health? also, what is a safe sunscreen for babies?
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Not much: For babies 6 months or older, liberally use sunscreen. Also, avoid exposing your baby to the sun during peak hours — generally 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — and dress your baby in protective clothing, a hat with a brim and sunglasses. In Atlanta with rains recently, sunlight exposure would be minimal. Also avoidance of sun needs to be balanced with the need for vit D, for which sun light is the best source
Answered 3/16/2015
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