SUNSCREEN GETS GREEN LIGHT FOR INFANTS.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics says that it is safe to use sunscreen on infants younger than six months of age when adequate clothing and shade are not available. Previously, this was not advised by the AAP However, there is no evidence that using sunscreen on small areas of a baby's skin causes harm. While avoiding sun exposure and dressing infants in lightweight long pants and long-sleeved shirts are still the top recommendations from the AAP to prevent sunburn, when adequate clothing and shade are not available...