728x90
my iParenting
From Our Sponsors
e-newsletters
Sign up to receive our free weekly e-newsletters

new terms of use
new privacy policy
award-winning products
The iParenting Media Awards program helps parents find the best products for their families.
Home › Articles › General Health › When Sunshine Doesn't Make Baby Happy

When Sunshine Doesn't Make Baby Happy

Treating and Comforting a Sunburned Little One

By Laura Cone

Pages:  1  2  3  4  

Dr. JoAnn Royhans, a pediatrician from Columbus, Ohio, says blisters should not be broken, but cleaned gently with soap and water.

Dr. Royhans says the majority of children she sees with burns either relate to prolonged time in the sun without protection, cloudy days or children sleeping in pack-n-plays under a tree but the sun comes through the branches. Be sure your child is shaded and covered, Dr. Royhans says. She also offers the following tips for helping babies and toddlers suffering with sunburn and how to prevent the sunburn in the first place:

  • After gently cleaning the blisters, cover them with a burn cream/antibiotic cream and a nonstick pad.
  • When the blisters break, cleanse daily, apply antibiotic cream and nonstick pad until healing occurs – new skin is dry.
  • Apply sunscreen evenly on children under 6 months.
  • Keep children (including infants) out of the direct sun, especially between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
  • Allow for 10 to 15 minutes to play in the pool or outside, and then cover up.
  • Consider buying the new UVA protective shirts. Also, dress the child in a hat.
  • If the infant or child falls asleep outside, be sure the sun is at his or her back and not reflecting off water or a pool deck.
  • Be aware that sun, even through tree branches, can burn, as can the sun's rays on cloudy days.
  • Comfort measures include cool compresses on the sunburned skin, vinegar compresses, aloe creams and plenty of fluids.
  • Driving in a convertible or a car with sun streaming in the window can also be a cause of sunburn.

Pages:  1  2  3  4  

Want to see more?

Comments

There are no comments for this article yet.Be the first to add a comment.

Post As:
Enter your comment below:
Title
Comment Text
CAPTCHA
Please note that any comments submitted become the property of Disney Family / iParenting and can be edited and posted at our discrection.