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Can babies get sunburned?
10 doctors weighed in across 7 answers
Protect baby's skin: Sunscreen is recommended for babies 6 months and up - for the littlest babies look for ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium oxide which are physical sunblocks. Look for UVA and B protection. Try to keep baby off the beach between 10 AM and 2 PM. Wear sun protective clothing. Rash guards are popular and attractive. Sunburn in childhood increases the risk of skin cancer.
Answered 12/30/2018
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Of course!!!!!: Depends on skin type. Protect babies from excess exposure.
Answered 1/19/2019
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Yes: For babies, wear a hat and can give non-toxic sunblock > 50 for UV rays.
Answered 10/10/2016
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Yes: Yes and very seriously. Keep the baby out of the sun.
Answered 10/10/2016
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Yes: Baby skin very sensitive. Keep out of direct sun and use sunblock
Answered 10/10/2016
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Yes: Yes babies are much more likely to get sunburned than adults. Recommend you keep them covered with a hat and light clothing long sleeve but cool like cotton,avoid prolonged sun exposure use sunscreen SPF 50 or greater that's waterproof and reapply as directed. Consult your pediatrician for more specific advice
Answered 10/10/2016
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Yes: Baby's skin very sensitive to sun. avoid direct sun ray to the babies
Answered 9/15/2017
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