So get ready to slather on these sunscreens to help protect your child’s skin and block out a potential burn - and woot, all are safe for breastfeeding mommas, according to Leigh Anne O’Connor, IBCLC, LCCE, a certified lactation consultant. “As we have for more than 10 years, EWG continues to recommend that consumers avoid spray sunscreens, because of difficulty with proper application, potential ingredient toxicity, and inhalation concerns.” All it takes is a slight breeze for your sunscreen to float away, causing inadequate coverage. And you should always avoid any sunscreens that contain benzene, which is a carcinogen as well as an environmental hazard, a PubMed study found.Īnd whether a stick versus a spray is better, the EWG recommends sticking to, well, sticks or lotion sunscreen. “It’s recommended to use mineral sunscreens which are physical blockers containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide these tend to be less likely to cause sensitivity or irritation,” she says. “These work by reflecting UV rays off the skin.” Equally as important is to check the sunscreen label to see if it’s water-resistant and for how long. “ Children over 6 months of age should wear SPF 30 sunscreen or higher broad-spectrum sunscreen and make sure to reapply every 2 hours.”Īs for the ingredients, Garshick recommends sticking to sunscreens with mineral blockers which contain zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Marisa Garshick, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist, tells Romper. “In general, babies under 6 months should avoid direct sun and wear sun protective clothing,” Dr. Still, you should know what to look for when it comes to selecting sunscreens. Thankfully, sunscreens that are for babies and kids fare slightly better, with one in three meeting the EWG’s safety criteria. In fact, an EWG peer-reviewed study from 2021 found that most sunscreens don’t provide adequate sun protection, despite what their SPF says. The EWG reviewed over 1,850 sunscreens, and guess how many met their stringent standards? Only one in four. Just because a sunscreen is stocked on store shelves doesn’t mean that it will block the sun’s rays - or that it’s safe. But when you go through the aisles at your store to purchase one, do you really know what you’re looking for? You will now, because the Environmental Working Group (EWG) released its 2022 list of the best sunscreens for children, from babies to older kids, to help keep your child’s skin safe.
As the temperature starts to soar, one thing comes to mind: sunscreen.
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