Physical sunscreens or sunblocks, such as zinc oxide, are
usually thick white or colored cream. Sunblocks have an SPF of
15 or higher and prevent the skin from being exposed to the
sun's ultraviolet rays. They are useful for high-risk areas such
as the nose, lips, and shoulders. It’s safest to keep babies
younger than 6 months out of the sun. If you can’t keep your
baby out of the sun, cover your child’s skin with hats and
clothing. Protect any bare skin with a small amount of sunscreen
that is SPF 15 or higher. Use sunscreens on children older than
6 months. |Primary Medical Reviewer||William H. Blahd, Jr., MD,
FACEP - Emergency Medicine| |Specialist Medical Reviewer||H.
Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine| |Last
Revised||September 1, 2011| Last Revised: September 1, 2011 To
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