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Sunscream
Thursday, August 12, 2010 by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford
"SunSCREAM?" Yes, "sunscream." These days, that is the munchkin's word for it. Hearing her little voice trying to get out all these new words brings a smile to my face.
I'm beginning to think "sunSCREAM" is a much more appropriate word for it than sunSCREEN.
Why? Well, let me count the ways.
First of all, there's the three times when after I've applied ("liberally," as the bottle instructed) it, and she has - within seconds - then rubbed her eyes. What follows is tears, lots of whining, and a mama who feels terrible that the suncreen has wound up hurting her vs. protecting her.
Secondly, there's all the new information I've come to learn about sunscreen. Check this out: www.ewg.org/2010sunscreen/. It's a wonderfully, reliable source that's opened up my eyes to all the products out there on the market. One of the best resources of the site is found here: www.ewg.org/2010sunscreen/best-beach-sport-sunscreens/.
When it comes to child development, number one on my list is keeping the kiddo safe and healthy. Before finding this info (shared by a good buddy), I admit that when it came to buying sunscreens, I looked for namebrands and words such as "pediatrician recommended." Now, I'm looking for so much more. Finding some of the information on this site did make me want to scream.
Oh, and I know - it's August. Yes, for some of us, the summer sun is going to be retiring sooner than later. However, a good resource is always worth sharing. What sunscreen or other tips are you using to keep your infant and toddler from getting too much of the summer sun these days? Any and all advice is appreciated!
P.S. Remember, most sunscreen products are NOT recommended for use on infants under the age of 6 months. Questions/comments/concerns regarding how to protect your baby from the sun are best directed to your pediatrician.
