When I was little, we played in the sun all day long. I don't know if I wore sunscreen. It sure wasn't top if the list...now it is the first thing I think of when I go outside.
I slather A in sunscreen. I worry if he goes outside that the sun in hitting him. I'm overly worried, I know.
But skin cancer is scary. I thought I was doing well, covering him in 60 spf baby sunscreen.
Then I read this.
The most important take-aways for me are that:
1. There’s no consensus on whether sunscreens prevent skin cancer.
2. There’s some evidence that sunscreens might increase the risk of the deadliest form of skin cancer for some people.
3. There are more high SPF products than ever before, but no proof that they’re better
Great. More things to worry about.
So what now? They recommend that you still use sunscreen, and give you ratings for which ones to use. I have 2 kinds in my house. One is rated a 3 (1 being the best)...the other a 7. Guess I won't be using the 7 anymore...
For now, Babyganics it is...and hats, long sleeved shirts, pant, socks...and only sitting in the shade...ok, maybe I'll let him see the sun one day...
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