Sunscreen for babies? Learn when your children should safely start using it
Hindustan TimesSunscreen is all the buzz nowadays, with people growing more and more conscious about their skin's health. Dr. Arpit Gupta advised against using sunscreen for babies below six months. Dr. Arpit explained that sunscreen is safe for babies above six months, although only in situations of prolonged sun exposure. Adults sometimes wear sunscreen at home or every time they step out, but for young babies, other than physical protection, sunscreen is applied when they are in direct exposure. To sum up, since babies' skin is sensitive, it's important, as Dr Arpit suggested, at least for the first 6 months to use physical protection instead of sunscreen, as even if they are beneficial for skin health, they are essentially chemical formulations which may be harsh for the young baby.
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