More daylight means more sun…

and that means it’s time to start thinking about sunscreen again. Although many parts of the country are just barely feeling the warmth of the golden sun, we are fast approaching spring and with daylight savings time giving us an extra hour of afternoon sunshine, it only feels right to start talking about sun protection. Whether you are out at the park, the beach, the farmers market or strolling around town, your little one’s young and delicate skin can get too much sun in a short amount of time. Their skin is ultra sensitive and needs protection from the sun’s harmful, and healthy, rays. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, ”for babies under 6 months of age, sunscreen may be used on small areas of the body such as the face and the backs of the hands if adequate clothing and shade are not available. For babies over 6 months of age, test the sunscreen on your baby’s back for a reaction before applying it all over.” - AAP website

Of course I am a huge fan of natural and organic sunscreen…not just for your little one, but for you as well! Although it’s especially important for your little baby to only be exposed to natural products when possible…especially with sunscreen and lotions. You see, “Infants and children have what is called a high body surface to volume ratio. What this means is that proportionately babies have more skin for the size body as compared to an adult. Sunscreens are made of chemicals. On the older child and adult, the chemical exposure is relatively minimal because the body surface ratio is smaller than a baby. Therefore, babies get a higher “dose” of sunscreen than do those older.”- Ivillage- parenting.

My pick is Erbaviva’s all natural sunscreen. It’s non-greasy titanium dioxide-based creamy formula quickly absorbs into your skin. It has sweet almond and avocado oils as well as organic lavender and chamomile essential oils that all nurture and moisturize your skin. It is synthetic free and ideal for anyone with sensitive skin.