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I used sunscreen on my 8 wk old a few times one week when my family was visiting in August. We took my nephews to Disneyland and Hollywood, etc. So I had to put something on him. If you want ahead of time, just test a little on his leg to see if he has a reaction first. If you want use some of the organic sunscreens for extra precaution. I was worried too at first, but it was okay. It's not something I'd do often though until the baby was older.

I think 105 is way too hot for a baby that age. Back when my kids were babies they weren't supposed to have sunscreen until 6 mos of age. Either get a babysitter or take this summer off and wait for next summer and all the fun summers after that.

i used huggies little swimmers and love it i have used it seence divine was 2 months old. its water proof and smells sooooooooooo good

I would ask your Dr. I was specifically told i should not use it on mine until 6 months of age. Has something to do with their temperature and sweat glands?

I wouldn't keep her out in that heat for too long anyways. You don't want her to become dehydrated. I had the same issue with the sunblock being for children under 6 mo. Since I lived in Colorado we were really close to the sun with intense heat. My first pediatrician advised me to steer clear of sunblock, another one I asked said that the risks of the sunblock were less than the baby getting a sunburn. He said it was fine to use as long as we didn't use it too frequently and saved it for days when it was absolutely necessary. He said to make the child wear a large sunhat and limit exposure to the limbs and torso as much as possible with protective summer clothing (the type with SPF Fabric) and use the sunblock only on exposed areas.

I would check with your pediatrician and see if they have additional tips for you.

Babies at that age cannot regulate their body's temerature. Your baby doesnt have the ability to sweat, which makes heat related injuries a reality. I would rethink this trip at such a young age...unless you'll stay indoors with an air conditioner. Its not worth the risk...

It is my understanding that the chemicals in sunscreen can be harmful for babies under 2 years of age. That being said when I have a concern about a product that I want to use on my baby, I check out the "Skin Deep Database". http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/browse.php?category=baby...

My baby is 9 months old and we go to the beach most weekends. I keep her in a hat and under an umbrella and that seems to work fine. Good luck! It is very tricky finding products that are actually safe for babies.

I used it in mine. can't say if it was safe, but I'm in south texas & heat is a scorcher & I am very sensitive to the sun & can easily burn in half an hour. so with my history, I wasn't taking a chance of my baby going thru the pain of a burn. You have to be careful of hands & face & eyes & mouth! GL.

In my opinion 105 degrees is far too hot for a baby. They cannot regulate their temperature like us, and come let's face it 105 is too hot for most of us. Also temperatures are taken in the shade so in the sun it will be far hotter. I agree with other postings that this trip is way too risky for a young baby, and I sincerely hope that you do not go. Find something else more suitable. As for sunscreen, I would suggest a UV umbrella (Costco have good ones) and cover baby as much as you can. If you absolutely have to expose him/her to sun then a little SPF 30 is better than burning. (SPF 50 has more chemicals).

You won't be able to use any sunscreens until 6 months. Unfortunately before that age they are not recommended and could be harmful. As for the heat, even under an umbrella you will get reflections off of the water and run the risk of overheating. I'm sure you'll be able to take baby outside, but just not for long periods of time as babies that age can't regulate their body temps very well. You have to worry about not only sun exposure but heat stroke, which can be fatal in babies. Don't worry, you can still have fun, just not too much of it in the sun with the little one.

I think the reason they say not under 6 months old is to deter people from keeping babies outside in the sun , obviously this is not always possible , when you use the sunscreen just make sure you keep it away from your babies hands otherwise it will end up in his/her mouth , and yes being in the shade baby will still get hot with those kinds of temperatures so you will probably have to compromise and go indoors for periods of time for cooling off as babies that young cannot regulate their own body heat.

I would dress your baby in a loose-fitting long sleeve white cotton shirt, and white pants. The white helps reflect the light away from the skin. Also, you DO need to worry about your baby getting too hot because until children are about 5 their bodies aren't the best at regulating their temperature. Make sure you have plenty of drinking water available for everyone including a bottle for your baby besides whatever baby normally drinks be it formula or breast-milk. Check your baby's skin and temperature frequently, but most importantly trust your instincts. I always keep a misting bottle handy to lightly spray my baby's clothes if necessary. If you do use sunscreen use it sparingly and don't put it on baby's hands so that it's not ingested or rubbed into the eyes. Make sure you have a wide-brimmed hat for your baby as well.

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I would do my best to keep him/her out of the sun or covered up. I have a shirt I wear to the lake that has a built in 50 spf. Maybe there is something in a pool or swim store like that for babies. Another good thing about it is you can keep it wet to stay cool. Staying cool is very important for babies because their "thermostats" aren't operational yet. They can overheat very easily and that can cause a seizure.
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A lot of good advice so far...especially for the organic sunscreens with natural products. I used California Babies (sold at target and mother's market) and it has a natural bug repellent in it! When we went on a trip with our little one, our pediatrician said the natural sunscreen is better then "no" sunscreen. For the heat, we just kept a wet onsie on her to keep her cool and made sure she was shaded the whole time. Advice from your pediatrician is always #1 and remember...you're going somewhere where there are humans that do live there and have babies, right? So, just keep the heat factor in mind on whether you should bring your baby outside or night....again, talk to your pediatrician and have fun on your trip.

They do say check with your MD and YES you are right even the reflection can burn their tender skin!
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Eeeks, that's going to be extremely uncomfortable for your baby. If you must go, check out Soleo Organics sunscreen; it says: "made using ONLY natural and organic ingredients, according to Naturopathic principles for holistic health and well-being. A healthy choice: NO chemical UV-absorbers NO synthetic preservatives NO titanium dioxide NO benzoates NO petrochemicals NO artificial fragrances Because Soléo Organics sunscreen only contains natural and organic ingredients it is ideal for young children, people with sensitive skin and those who are simply health conscious." (of course I would check w/ your doc first, though)

http://www.amazon.com/Suncscreen-SPF30-2-6-Soleo-Organic/...

It's a bit pricey, but do a google search under the "shopping" banner and you'll be able to find the best price. This is the only sunscreen we use now in the summer and we love it.

Also, check out the Lands End spf water clothing & hats and/or www.coolibar.com -- an Australian company. We've used both brands and they're great!

My pediatrician suggested using Baby Aveeno Sunscreen when my daughter was 3 months old and we were going on vacation and we would be doing a lot of outdoor activities. I still try to shield her from the sun as much as possible, but it was a relief using the sunscreen as well. My daughter also allowed us to put a hat on her and I recommend that as well.

Baby blanket sunscreen

is this a serious question? I'd replan my vacation. 105 is too hot, yes, the water reflection will burn your baby. Plus, besides all that-do you want to be dealing w/ a 3 month old in 105 degree heat?

There is sunscreen for babies spf 50 available at most stores. (Well, we live in Hawaii, so available in all of OUR stores.) : )

I have always used chemical free all natural subscreens for my kids and myself. It is safe for the baby and safer to keep using it anyway. Check out the health food stores. I get ours at Whole Foods

ooooo.... not sure about that one. If it was a one time thing, I would say put it on him and don't worry about it but if you are gonna do this all summer long, the heat may effect him probably come out as a fever and the sunscreen may not be a good thing in that case. Call your pediatrician.
Can you not leave him with a babysitter for a few hrs while you go on the water or just stay home till next yr? You may be fine with taking him but you may have a very grumpy baby most of the time. That is aweful hot for a 3 month old.