Safe Options for you and Baby

I frequently remind you all to bring sun protection for our outdoor events... Please read this article on sunscreens and their safety and effectiveness. They list the best products for you and baby, and also list some you should absolutely avoid. I've been using Baby Blanket Sunscreen Stick for Babies, SPF/FPS 45+- it's Number 12 on the "good" list.

We depend on these products to protect our kids... unfortunately, some of them do not do a good job. I was shocked!

This website is a good resource in general- some of us have discussed the recent scary findings about thalenes and their impact on reproductive health and cancer risk for our kids... you can look up pretty much any product you use and see how it is rated for safety on this site. They also rate the products based on how likely they are to cause allergic reactions.

I was upset to learn that the baby wash Ian received as a shower gift was rated a 7 out of 10- considered a "high hazard." (Yeah, I'm throwing that out!)

Go hug your kids!

Meghan