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Sunblock

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
Resources for information about sunblock:
 
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/pdf/sunscreen4sunday.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/children.htm

The CDC and AAP do recommend sun block for small areas on the skin on children less than 6 months of age, but for all young children we recommend covering up and shade over sun block.
Rashes to sun block are unpredictable. We recommend that when trying a new sun block, apply it to about one square inch of skin on the inner forearm and observe for a day. If there is no rash, then use it more extensively.