Best sunscreen?
What is the best sunscreen for children? Are there special sunscreens for infants?
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Accepted AnswerInfants younger than 6 months of age should not use sunscreens. For them, sun safety means staying in shade and covering the body with clothes.
Children over the age of 6 months should have sunscreen applied 30 minutes before going outside. It needs to be reapplied every 2 hours and after swimming and/or heavy sweating.
Use sunscreen of SPF at least 45, one that provides UVA and UVB protection and is approved by the American Cancer Foundation:
http://www.skincancer.org/seal/
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