How Should Babies Be Protected From the Sun?

Because a baby's skin is more delicate and sensitive than an adult's, it's more vulnerable to the sun's harmful UV rays. This is why protecting babies from sunlight matters enormously. To protect babies from the sun's harmful effects, natural sunscreen products made specifically for babies should be used from month 6 onwards. When buying sunscreen products for babies, care should be taken to make sure the content consists of natural, organic ingredients and that the SPF rating is at least 30. When spending time with your baby by the sea or a pool, make sure the product you're using is water-resistant. When applying sunscreen, make sure you spread the product evenly over your baby's skin. Also, because babies' skin absorbs products quickly, you'll need to reapply sunscreen every two hours.

Alongside sunscreen products for babies, it's also useful to have them wear a hat and sunglasses, and, if they're under 6 months and can't use sunscreen, to choose long-sleeved clothing, and to use covers that provide shade on pushchairs or prams.

Our fisherman's hat from the Marine collection protects your baby's head and neck from the sun while also giving them a stylish look. Protecting babies' delicate skin matters enormously for their health. Alongside sunscreen products, it also matters for babies to spend time in shaded areas to stay protected from the sun. In particular, babies should stay in the shade during the midday hours, when the sun's rays are at their strongest. Dressing babies in light-coloured clothing also helps protect them from the sun's rays. Products made from natural bamboo fabric also, thanks to a property of the fabric itself, prevent harmful UV rays from reaching your baby's skin.

With love, The Little Gusto Team