Sun block for toddlers

[djayz]

Do toddlers need a different kind of sun block or can the normal sun cream be used? My kid is more Caucasian (fair skinned) than Asian and I'm quite concerned about his exposure to the sun. Any suggestions where I could buy sun cream for him? Brands? UV factor? 

Thanks in advance. 

[Crossy]

My grandkids from the UK bring their own NIVEA SUN® Kids Caring Roll-On 50+ which they get from Boots in the UK. They're both very fair, blue-eyed blondes like their mum and grandma (my ex).

https://www.boots.com/nivea-sun-kids-suncream-roll-on-spf-50-50ml-10208486

 

I'm sure it will be available here, try Boots. If you go for something similar stick to brand names from reputable outlets, there's too much fake stuff around to take risks.

 

[Sheryl]

With babies and young kids I would try as much as possible to avoid need for sun blocks by using physical barriers like hats, sunshades etc.

[Mavideol]

29 minutes ago, Crossy said:

My grandkids from the UK bring their own NIVEA SUN® Kids Caring Roll-On 50+ which they get from Boots in the UK. They're both very fair, blue-eyed blondes like their mum and grandma (my ex).

https://www.boots.com/nivea-sun-kids-suncream-roll-on-spf-50-50ml-10208486

 

I'm sure it will be available here, try Boots. If you go for something similar stick to brand names from reputable outlets, there's too much fake stuff around to take risks.

 

great product, works for my kids, sometimes they use 30 and other times 50 UV factor

[djayz]

14 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

With babies and young kids I would try as much as possible to avoid need for sun blocks by using physical barriers like hats, sunshades etc.

May I ask why you'd avoid sun blocks? Are they harmful for kids?

[Sheryl]

With any product there are chemicals of which trace amounts are absorbed. With babies and small children especially it is prudent to limit this to the extent practical. I would not take that to the extreme of risking sunburn, of course. Just saying that physical barriers are better were possible.

 

 

[djayz]

1 hour ago, Sheryl said:

With any product there are chemicals of which trace amounts are absorbed. With babies and small children especially it is prudent to limit this to the extent practical. I would not take that to the extreme of risking sunburn, of course. Just saying that physical barriers are better were possible.

 

 

I understand now. Thanks.