URL<\/a>) said that if I had questions about “Safer Sunning,” I should ask them.<\/p>\nOf course, as I said, I should have known that I’d never get a thoughtful response. But I went ahead and sent them this:<\/p>\n
—
\nI’m looking for a sunscreen for my 1 year-old daughter.
\nShould I worry about the effect on a baby’s skin from chemicals in
\nsunscreens?<\/p>\n
I know to get a broad spectrum 15 SPF or higher. I just need to know
\nabout safety for babies.
\n—<\/p>\n
And here’s the admirably quick response I got back, just an hour or so later:<\/p>\n
—
\nThank you for writing the Division of Drug Information, in the FDA’s
\nCenter for Drug Evaluation and Research.<\/p>\nThis e-mail account provides general information on drug products.
\nRecommendations of a product or treatment–either your own or that of a
\nfamily member, should always be addressed to your primary care physician
\nfor advice and care appropriate to your specific medical needs. Please
\ndiscuss your baby’s sunscreen options with your pediatrician.<\/p>\n
Yes, sunscreen should be used on babies 6 months and older. For sun
\ntips for you and your baby, please visit:
\nhttp:\/\/www.fda.gov\/opacom\/lowlit\/sunsafty.html<\/p>\n
Best regards,
\nDrug Information CC
\nDivision of Drug Information
\nCenter for Drug Evaluation and Research
\nFood and Drug Administration<\/em>
\n—<\/p>\n
I guess, in a way, they’re saying that sunscreens are safe for babies over six months. I hope they’ll forgive me if I keep looking around for info.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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