Sunscreen for Toddler with Eczema

I have a 16 mo daughter who also has eczema, the only one I find that works is Baby Lizard which is fromt he Australian company Blue Lizard. You can find it in CVS and Whole Foods. Hope this helps you.

A friend of mine tried every lotion out there for her toddler and has had great success with Baby Magic. It's the only thing that doens't bother her son's eczema. She's also heard good things about California Baby, but has never tried it.

I shop for safer products for my home through a company called Melaleuca. This past year, I have used there mineral sunscreen for my family & have been very happy with the results. My sister's 3 children all have eczema & have had no problems with it either! They also have wonderful products for those with dry skin & eczema that may help as well! Go to saferformyhome.com or contact me & I'll help you get these great products! Hope this helps! S.

arbonne has abc spf 30 see my website www.myurbeautiful.myarbonne.com the products are wonderfully safe pure and botanically based tks K.

Hi A. K,

I would recommend Badger all natural sunscreen. The active ingredient is zinc. You can find at your natural food stores. I use it on my daughter who is extremely sensitive to products. This worked well with no side effects for us. Hope all goes well.

D.

Noodle and Boo Sunscreen. All natural, made by a mother of a child with severe eczema.
Its carried at Neiman Marcus, small boutiques. I own a baby store and we carry it...I swear by all their products!!! Its also very inexpensive!

Hello A.,
Go to www.cosmeticsdatabase.com They test and rate all beauty products and skin products available on the market and list them for irritants and ingredients. They have a whole section on sunscreens and their safety and reliability.
As a mom I find their knowledge to be invaluable! My girls have very sensitive skin and I have to be very careful about particular ingredients. I use Badger brand sunblock- spf 30. It works very well and has titanium dioxide as it's main ingredient which is so much safer and less irritating than the chemicals that most other major brands use. I can sometimes find it at Target in the baby department- but I ordered in in bulk from drugstore.com. They have free shipping.
California Baby is also rated highly- but I found it didn't last as long as the Badger.
Good luck!
-S.

A.,
My 18 mo old daughter has eczema, and we use coppertone spray, and she has not had any problem with it--give it a try!

My Dr. recommended SolBar. I ordered at my pharmacy.

My family is afflicted with eczema and skin allergies and I have found that sometimes different products work for different people. For my immediately family, we use the NoAd sunscreen, which is carried at Walmart and Walgreens. Arbonne and other all natural products do not work for us. We stick with things that are unscented. I know I'm allergic to rose, eucalyptus and tea tree. Unfortunately you'll need to experiment to find the product that is right for your child.
Good luck!

my kids have eczema as well as many many allergies and we have used nutragena for sensitive skin,,spf 15.....no problem!!! target has the best price
good luck

A.,

It is so important to protect your children from the sun. It seems that the real issue here, is not just avoiding sun burns but the eczema itself. Eczema is a sign that there is an imbalance and that excess toxins are escaping from your child's skin. There are steps you can take now to hopefully reverse that symptom and help protect your child's skin from damage from the sun as well. When we start having skin issues it is usually a sign that the other elimination organs such as the bowel, lymphatic system and liver may be stressed. You want to support these systems while limiting toxins from food and environment. I have an amazing product that I recommend called DNA repair cream that helps to reverse damage to cells and promote the growth of healthy skin cells.

I work with people to holistically and naturally gain optimal health by balancing the body. We do this through diet and lifestyle. I actually used to suffer from eczema and another (supposedly incurable) skin condition called vitligo. I reversed both of these symptoms through diet. I also burn less now because the sun is no longer interacting with the toxins on my skin, causing it to burn faster. I can also recommend some natural sunblock for both of your children this summer.

Feel free to contact me for more info.

Best of luck,

K. Acton

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Hello,
Both my kids are allergic to sunscreen and I use Vanicream Sport SPF 30. You don't need a prescription for it but the pharmacy has to order it for you or you can get it on line. It comes in a SFP 30 and just came out with a SPF 60. When you go to the Pharmacy make sure they order the one with SPF because they make a regular cream too. Here is a link to it on drugstore.com
Good luck!
http://www.drugstore.com/search/search_results.asp?N=0&am...

Arbonne has a great sunscreen for children, as well as anyone who has sensitive skin. The other products in the line work great on eczema too! www.arbonne.com to find a consultant in your area to get a sample to try before you buy!

Yes, I have a great one that I use on my 2 yr. old son, but you can't buy it in a store. It's Arbonne ABC Baby Care Sunscreen SPF 30+. I use all the Arbonne Baby Care products on my son because they are all botanically based with no fragrances or dyes and they're pediatrician tested (not just approved). I love them so much I became an Independent Consultant a couple of months ago. Check out the web site at arbonne.com and then feel free to call or email me for more information - ###-###-#### or ____@____.com.

Try California Baby. I use many of the products on my son who has severe eczema. They are available at Target or online. Good luck!

A.,
We used California Baby - a brand that you can get at Whole Foods - and it worked well and didnt seem to make my child's eczema any worse. We also tried Water Babies and it was a LOT cheaper and seemed to make no difference in the eczema either.

Good luck!
K.

I found California Baby, an all natural line. It doesn't irritate my daughters skin at all. They have a website, you can also find it at Target.

Good luck!

Hi
my son have eczema so i do too. we use California Baby's sunscreen. It works good on my son and doesnt irritate his sensitive skin. California Baby is made for sensitive skin too. My son just use his friend's sun screen yesterday called Badger, it works good.
Both are natural and you can find those at health food store such as Whole foods or local natural store. WIld Harvest in Shaw's might sell it? Jason's brand works good too (it s natural too). we stick to natural brands because it works better than non natural. Good luck :o)

If you put her on Reliv for kids, it should clear up the exzema - and then you can do anything you want with sunscreen and other lotions! Reliv is sold through distributors,many of them SAHMs, and has 20 years of solid results with all kinds of health issues. It supports the immune system and was formulated by the same scientist who supervised ProSoBee and Enfamil formulas, so you know it is safe for kids! Reliv distributors connect potential customers with others who have had success in the same areas - the stories are what convince people to start and stay with Reliv. Let me know if you are interested and I will connect you by phone with some great exzema and kids' health stories from other parents! Good luck!

My friend's daughter has severe eczema from food and environmental allergies. She used the Coppertone Baby sunscreen and that did not seem to aggrevate it. Good luck!

What about "Burts Bees"? Its all natural and I saw it at Rite aid.

Hi A.,
I use Arbonne baby sunscreen. My 3 year old has eczema on her cheeks. I also use the baby oil on my daughter it helps keep this at a minimum. I loved these products so much that I am an independent consultant with the company, along with my Dental Hygiene profession. If you wold like I could send you a sample to try. Also the sunscreen works great as a bug repelient. Have a great day.
Becci

My baby has Eczema. We use California Baby Sun Screen. It is almost nearly organic and works well.

C.

Have you tried an all natural one from the health food store, like Burt's Bees or Alba Botanicals or Badger? I have used/liked all of these.

I recently read the Aveno baby label, and was shocked to find that it contained so many ingredients that could irritate eczema! I have to suggest Arbonne's Baby Care sunscreen, no petroleum, no animal products, chemical fragrances or colors, and no Phalates or parabens ... only a great broad-spectrum sunscreen that's good for your skin!

I'd be happy to send you a free sample of the whole baby line!

My daughter (1 year old) has very sensitive skin and little eczema and we found that baby blue lizard sunscreen is great for her. Our doctor even recomended and works really well.
Good luck

My son had the same problem and we used Neutrogena Sensitive Skin sunscreen (only this one - none of the other styles worked.) It is hard to spread around since there are no chemical sunscreens, just zinc oxide. I found that the chemical sunscreens (even in gentle Aveeno) were tough on his skin. There are also some organic sunscreens out there (harder to find) that have only physical not chemical blockers, but I don't know the names. Hope that helps.

A., call ###-###-#### or ###-###-####) me I represent this company that makes this lotion that is phenominal for clearing up eczema. It's all natural and very gentle on the skin. They also make an all natural sunscreen. In fact all the products they produce are all natural. No harsh chemicals. You won't regret listening to what I have to offer.

Try asking this on www.makeupalley.com on the skin care board. The women that post there are very knowledgeable about all types of sunscreens and which sunscreen works best for special skin problems. They have a whole section on product reviews so you could read about the brands that have been suggested to you. I have good luck with Vanicream SPF 30 and Dr. Haushka's sunscreen for children.

Hi - I have used Blue Lizard (baby) for the last 2 summers. My son has eczema also and very sensitive skin. Our doctor recommended it to us and it is great. I have noticed that it comes in a bottle and a squeeze tube - we use the bottle (I am not sure if there is a difference). You can look at there website for local stores that sell it.

my son has terrible allergies and eczema. Hypoallergenic sunscreens gave him head to toe hives! The mildest and most natural is Earth's Best Sunscreen.

Have you tried a natural foods store?

I have no suggestions : ( I have terrible and I mean terrible eczema that blisters and even when I am not broken out all sun screens bother my skin and make it itch and breaks me out.
I have a 16 month old son with mild eczema that is always dry never blisters and I have not had any luck with him either. Sorry but just wanted to let you know I am in the same boat!!
Sarah D. comments that $22.00 for 4 oz of Noodles and Boo Sunscreen is inexpensive? She must have $$$$$$$$$$$. That is ridiculous you need more than 4 oz to put all over your child for the WHOLE summer!!!

Hi A.,
My son has super sensitive skin and he seems to be o.k. with the Alba Botanical www.albabotanica.com brand. So far his skin can tolerate the spf 15 and they make all different types of sunscreen. I can often find these at Whole food store. I even use it. It's light and non greasy. Hope this helps.
M. W.

You've got some great advice here about sunscreens, but wouldn't it be great if you could get rid of that eczema? I have no idea if it would be the same for you, but I have given up wheat and anything with gluten in it and voila, no more eczema, psoriasis, reflux, headaches, joint pain, fatigue, sleeplessness....a lot of times we need to take a more holistic approach to skin eruptions and see it (as some have mentioned in other responses) as a symptom, not a singular problem. Good luck!

Try JASON SUNBRELLA for kids. It's all natural and can be found at your local health food store. Try not to overapply, the sun is good for us as long as we don't overdo it, that's how we get our vitamin D. I don't use sunscreen unless we are going to be in full sun for over 20 minutes...and my daughter never burns! She has sensitive skin too.

I asked the Dermatologist here and he recommended Vanicream sunscreen for my son, I haven't tried it yet, and I think I might be interested in trying the Arbonne products too. Vanicream is: http://www.psico.com/products/vani_sunscreen.cfm

Try the Arbonne baby care line. The sunscreen is great. It's vegan approved, pediatric approved and is great for children with eczema. Both my son and niece have had great success with it.

It is a direct selling company so, you need to order it through a consultant. I'd be more than happy to help. I am a consultant and a Mom who uses the entire babycare line on my 2 year old. You can reach me through email at ____@____.com care,
J.

there is this australian sunscreen you can get at sporting goods stores or online called Blue Lizard. they have different strengths and they make an all natural version for sensitive skin. I have used tons of differnt kinds of sunscreen because my son is borderline albino nad lots of sunscreen doesn't protect him well enough. Also dark chocolate is a natural skin healer. It has a natural spf and it has been known to calm or heal some skin irritations.

Hi A.,

I am an independent consultant for Arbonne International and have a sample of our entire baby line including the baby sunscreen that I would be happy to mail out to you to try. Arbonne prides itself on being a botanical product based company that does not use any fragrances, artificial colors, or animal by product. Lots of my clients have had success with this product. Our baby line also does not have any nuts in their ingredients. Let me know your address if you would like to try a sample!

Pam

Have you tried California Baby? They have sunscreen for babies and todlers with sensitive skin. Target sells the brand, but not all products. You can also buy it online at californiababy.com. It's what I use for myself and for my toddler!

Arbonne has a spf 30 sunscreen made for babies and can be used by adults with sensitive skin.All of Arbonnes products work so well that I have seen over and over parents that switch to the baby care no longer deal with eczema! They have a 45 day guarantee as well,so what do you have to lose, but some skin ailments. No nuts in it and it is made with plants.:) I am listed under mom owned businesses and give 20% off the first order for anyone on mamasource. check it out (it doesn't have any chemicals in it either). Feel free to call for more information. 1-###-###-#### or check my website www.seethedifference.myarbonne.com & I can send you a free sample of the baby care product line. I look forward to hearing from you. L.

I use California Baby products on my kids. You can find it online, at Whole Foods and I think Target now sells the product line.