The 5 Best Natural Baby Sunscreen Lotions
Life in Tampa, Florida is lovely almost all of the year. We get plenty of sunlight and being this close to the ocean, the air is cool and humid. We spend a lot of time outdoors, soaking up the sun, going for a walk down Bayshore Boulevard and the Tampa Riverwalk, or just lounging in the backyard on a pleasant day. The baby is definitely going to be coming along on our adventures.
Speaking of which, we are going to make sure that the baby is well protected on all our trips. We are going to invest in good quality natural baby sunscreen to make sure the baby’s skin doesn’t tan or react negatively in other ways. Also knowing us, you should be certain at this point that we are going to find something which is all-natural and organic. We are not only trying to keep our baby safe from the sun but also any harmful toxic chemicals that may find their way into these baby care ointments. You never know what new information may change the industry. We like to be safe than sorry.
About SPF ratings
First of all, according to the FDA, if your baby is less than 6 months old, you shouldn’t be taking it out in the sun. If you absolutely have to then you should wrap it up in shades and cloth to keep it from being exposed to the sun. That is the best way to protect a baby less than 6 months old.
After that age, you should start out with a sunscreen that is clearly marked as being for babies and children. Make sure it is at least SPF 15 and is marked as a “broad spectrum” cream. The latter means that it blocks both UVA and UVB type of sun rays. If you plan to spend the whole day outside like going hiking then you should go for SPF 30. Also, if going swimming or to the beach, make sure the sunscreen is water-resistant so that it doesn’t wash away when the children enter the pool. Make sure to apply the sunscreen at least 15 minutes before entering the sun so that it gets some time to percolate and form a protective layer over the skin.
Another small detail that you should know that all of these sunscreens are made with a zinc oxide base. If you are nervous about that, then don’t worry! It is completely safe and is the main ingredient that allows the lotion to do its job well.
So with that information conveyed, let us look at our best picks off Amazon.
Babyganics Sunscreen Lotion 50 SPF
This brand has popped up before in our top product lists. They claim to have formulated a new kind of blend that they call NeoNourish Seed Oil. It is a blend of tomato, sunflower, cranberry, black cumin, and raspberry seed oils. This natural baby sunscreen is also reef safe because it avoids the use of oxybenzone and octinoxate. This means when a bit of it washes off into the reef, it doesn’t poison the wildlife in that ecosystem. That is good to know because as much we want to keep our baby safe we also don’t want to harm any other living creatures in that process. This one is a broad spectrum cream rated SPF 50 offering both UVA and UVB protection. It is water-resistant for around 2 hours.
Baby Bum SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
This cream has a plant-based formula that contains natural zinc oxide, coconut oil, shea butter, and cocoa butter. It is paraben, sulfate, silicone, and phthalate-free. The sunscreen is vegan, cruelty, gluten, and dye-free to meet the needs of delicate baby skin. It is pediatrician and dermatologist tested. The company making this brand has been operational since 2010 and exclusively makes plant-based skin creams. We just love their quirky cartoon mascots and simple baby-friendly aesthetics.
Coppertone Pure & Simple Baby SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
This is a 50 SPF hypoallergenic sunscreen lotion with extracts of tea leaves, sea kelp, and lotus. Tea leaf extract is known to soothe redness and swelling. It is a common ingredient in cosmetics. Sea kelp extract is high in iodine content. It is known to soften and hydrate dry skin. Lotus flower extract acts as a natural moisturizer. It avoids the use of PABA, phthalates, fragrances, sulfates, parabens, dyes, alcohol, and oxybenzone. This natural baby sunscreen is a broad-spectrum lotion that offers UVA and UVB protection. It has been chosen as Amazon’s choice. It is affordable and effective.
Two Peas Organics – All Natural Organic SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
This sunscreen is made using 100% organic ingredients. It is an unscented lotion that is great for babies that react negatively to strongly scented creams. There is no PABA, parabens, phthalates, BPA, oxybenzone, avobenzone, petrolatum, or 1,4-dioxane used in the making of this cream. It is made in a cruelty-free manner and has been certified by the Leaping Bunny program. The sunscreen has been formulated and manufactured completely in the USA.
Thinkbaby Safe Sunscreen SPF 50
To finish off this list, we chose the most impressive product on paper based on recommendations. This natural baby sunscreen comes with great credentials. It was the first sunscreen to pass Whole Foods Premium Care requirements. It was also top-rated by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) since creation in 2010 with a “1” rating. The sunscreen does not contain avobenzone, oxybenzone, paraben, phthalates, PABA, 1,4 dioxane, and UV chemical absorbers. It is reef-friendly so you shouldn’t worry about taking it to the beach. The lotion is also gluten-free and completely vegan. It is a little expensive for the cost but we trust that the premium price is justified due to all the certifications from reputed programs.
We are slowly covering all the bases to baby care. We are going to welcome our little one soon in this world. The best part about it is having peace of mind knowing that we have done our research. We know that when the time comes, we will make the right decisions for our baby. Come with us on this journey and let us do the hard work for you!
Love,
Scooch and Steve
