Can babies use sunscreen spray? Can they use broad-spectrum sunscreen?

Summer is here, and not only adults need sun protection, but children do too. So can babies use sunscreen spray? Can babies use broad-spectrum sunscreen?

Can babies use sunscreen spray?

Babies should not use spray sunscreen, as it may irritate their lungs and induce illness. If you must use spray sunscreen on your baby, it is recommended that you spray it on your hands and then apply it to the baby's body. Never spray it directly on the baby's face and around the mouth to avoid accidental inhalation.

Spray sunscreens may seem to work well for children who like to twist their bodies, but they may pose a serious inhalation risk. Sunscreen sprays contain tiny particles that can cause health hazards if inhaled into the lungs. Moreover, using spray on babies with asthma is simply courting death. At the same time, the amount of spray used will be reduced, and it is easy to miss certain parts of the body and cause sunburn.

Can babies use broad-spectrum sunscreen?

Yes, parents should choose broad-spectrum sunscreen for young children. Ultraviolet rays (UVA) can cause sunburn, while long-term exposure to ultraviolet rays (UVB) can cause wrinkles. In addition, both UVA and UVB have the potential to further develop into skin cancer. Broad-spectrum sunscreens offer additional protection by blocking most UVA and UVB rays. In addition, when purchasing baby sunscreen, you should pay attention to the fact that different countries have different labels for protection against ultraviolet rays UVA. The United States uses Broad Spectrum (broad-spectrum sunscreen) on the packaging, China and Japan use PA, and Europe uses a circle UVA.

Okay, my friends, you know that it is not recommended to use spray for babies.