Ask the Doc: Your Baby and Sun Exposure
Ask the Doc: Your Baby and Sun Exposure. Is it safe to take your baby to the park this summer? What about his or her sensitive skin? If you’re worried, watch this video and find out what Dr. Friedman has to say.
Featured Expert: Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Director of Dermatologic Research, Associate Residency Program Director, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Transcript
Q: How old does my baby need to be before using sunscreen?
A: Baby skin is very sensitive to all elements, including the sun. In fact, sunburn in an infant can be considering a medical emergency. Up until six months babies cannot wear sunblock. Therefore it is very important to keep them covered. You can take them outside as long as they wear appropriate clothing, as well as the stroller is adequately shaded. After six months they can use sunblock. But I do recommend using the physical blockers, such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. It is pretty easy to find these zinc oxide or titanium dioxide sunblocks in your local pharmacy.
Last Modified: 2012-06-19
Category: Health and Nutrition, Videos
