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When Sunshine Doesn't Make Baby Happy
Treating and Comforting a Sunburned Little One
By Laura Cone
When Abbie Hundt moved from the Midwest to Wesley Chapel, Fla., with her family, she traded in her snowsuits and boots for sunglasses and wide-brimmed hats. So far, Hundt's toddler, Logan, 2, and infant Hayden have been lucky enough not to experience any sunburns.
Hundt moved to Florida from a small town in Indiana called Valparaiso, nicknamed "Valpo-rain-snow," where sun was only a problem part of the year. "I use sunscreen with my 2-year-old," she says. "The baby, I keep out of the sun. Right now, he does not go out a lot. If he does go out, I make sure he is covered, in the stroller with the cover on."
Experts say sun protection should start at birth. But what if, regardless of all the precautions taken, your baby or toddler ends up with a sunburn?
Dr. Huggins suggests limiting physical touch of the sunburned areas. "It is also helpful to keep the baby cool and out of any additional sun exposure," she says. "Give plenty of liquids. With continued irritability, you might try a dose of pain reliever like acetaminophen or ibuprofen."
A well-hydrated baby should wet his or her diaper every two to three hours. With a sunburn, it's probably best to let your baby wear just a diaper.
Dr. Huggins says it's best to avoid synthetics such as polyester that can cause children to get too warm. "Even a slight brush of fabric fibers over a sunburn can be painful," she says. "If clothing is necessary, then choose very soft, 100 percent cotton garments that can breathe."
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