Babes Of Summer – Keep It Fun Products to Your Little One From The Sun

We’ve come a long way in our quest for increased sun protection. Back in the day, my friends and I used to bake ourselves in baby oil. We now know that this is no longer safe sun behavior. The effects of too much sunlight are well-known and manufacturers are jumping on the bandwagon to provide consumers with items that will allow them to enjoy the sun yet still be well protected.

The sensitive skin of infants must receive special attention and parents can find a plethora of products (including clothing) that will be kind to the skin of a baby and protect them from the rays of the sun. Keep in mind that The American Academy of Pediatrics does not advise direct sunlight for infants under the age of 6 months.

Here’s a list of skin products and clothing that will help protect your little one’s skin from the damaging rays of the sun. All of the following can be purchased online and delivered right to your front door.

- Sunblock:

California Baby SPF 30+ Sunscreen Lotion – 2.9 oz. – $17.99

This sunscreen is fragrance free, paraben free, free of chemicals and uses 70% organic ingredients. You can purchase this item directly from the California Baby website.

Jason Natural Products Earth’s Best Organic Baby Sunblock – 4 oz. – $9.00

Jason’s sunblock is SPF 30+, organic, fragrance free and paraben free. This product is made without mineral oil or petrolatum. Purchase this item from your local natural product store.

Alba Botanica Sun Care Kid’s Sunscreen 30+ – 4 oz.- $5.99

Skin-loving line Alba Botanica has made its way into the kid’s sunscreen market with this wonderful product.. Alba Botanica has enriched their product with vitamins and organic herbs including green tea which soothes and repairs skin. This sunscreen is water-resistant which makes it perfect for splashing around. Purchase this item from your local natural product store.

- Just in case baby gets burned, these products will help with healing:

Earthlings Organic Baby Lotion – 4 oz. – $8.95

Another great baby lotion is from Earthlings. This lotion contains aloe vera and jojoba along with organic shea butter. Comfrey added for healing.

Angel Baby Organic Lotion – 4.6 oz. – $14.95

This gentle lotion contains rooibus which is used to soothe eczema and skin allergies. Aloe leaf juice is a key ingredient in this product. Fragrance free, paraben free. Angel Baby is a certified vegan lotion.

Protective Clothing:

Cabana Life – They have an adorable selection of infant clothing with UPF protection of 40-50+. Styles are available for both boys and girls in sizes up to 6x/7. Some of the many items for girls are dresses, coverups, hats & tee shirts. For boys, they carry baseball hats, sunhats, tee shirts and hoodies. This clothing is easy to launder, holds up well and does not require special care. Purchase from the Cabana Life website.

BluKuda by Sun-Togs

All clothing by BluKuda is rated UPF 50+. They have a large line of items including playsuits, hats and bathing suits for both boys and girls. Sun-Togs also has swimming accessories. Order from
the Sun-Togs website.

Coolibar has some great swimming items for infants. Their infant swim suit really gives full coverage for baby, is easy to get off and on (usually a big issue) and is made with baby’s comfort in mind. Sun protecting hats are available to match the suits. Order from the Coolibar website.

Eye Protection:

Baby Tudes by Parker Grace – These are so adorable and practical, too. The sunglasses are built into a protective hat, so when baby’s head is protected, so are the eyes. Baby Tudes are impact resistant and the lens will easily flip up once you go inside. $34.00.

Baby Banz Sunglasses – These cute sunglasses block 100% of UV rays. They are adjustable & safe (shatterproof with a strap). Comes in 9 colors. $13.99.

Frubi Shades – These sunglasses provide complete blockage of UV rays. They wrap around baby’s head with a velcro closure. Frubi Shades come in solid colors & designer prints. $14.95 or 3 pair for $29.95.