The facts about sunscreen

Summer is quickly approaching and swimming is near! Babies skin is extremely sensitive which is why you must protect it with sunscreen, a sunhat and clothing with an SPF and sunglasses. Here is a
link to the best sunscreens from Environmental Working Group. Most of the sunscreens that make big claims on protection, fall very short with their protection and contain harmful chemicals. See how your sunscreen rates and you may want to switch brands.

It is also important to protect babies heads with a hat. Many hats have an SPF in them such as Coolibar. They also carry clothing and swimwear for children and adults with an SPF, as well as sunglasses. Little babies eyes need protection too!!! Target also has a selection of Iplay sunhats with SPF and California Baby sunscreen which is one of the top brands for babies according to reports from EWG.

By protecting skin early on in life, hopefully the habit will continue and prevent skin cancer. As little as 15 minutes in the sun can cause a burn on some days. Just because the sun isn't out doesn't mean you can go without the sunscreen. You can burn on cloudy days as well. It is also a good idea to protect babies in the spring, winter and fall because summer isn't the only time the sun's rays are harmful. You can learn more at sunprotection.net.