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AIBU to expect baby suncream to not stain?!

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DreamOfMeBaby · 06/06/2014 16:55

I am so annoyed. I've been plastering factor 50 baby suncream on my DD (boots brand Soltan as it's the only one I can find with a 5* UVA rating) and anything that she has been wearing that is white, has come out in horrible yellow wee like patches!!!! I have bad OCD and it's driving me utterly insane!! I have tired soaking the clothes in Ariel bio stuff on recommendation from my mum and I've soaked them in vanish but very poor results!! I have tried creaming her then dressing her, but it still doesn't work!!!!! Anyone got any suggestions?

TIA Smile

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Baabaapinksheep · 06/06/2014 17:04

In my experience all Suncream does this. Easiest thing to do is put Suncream on before getting her dressed, or make sure you don't get it on her clothes. I've yet to find something that will get it out.

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Arsepaste · 06/06/2014 17:09

all sunscreen stains - but you should be putting it on her 30 minutes before you leave the house, so it may be that you're not leaving enough time for it to dry before dressing her.

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EatDessertFirst · 06/06/2014 17:15

We use the same one as you and we have to put it on the sproglets half hour before them getting dressed. Then, we still have to be careful of yellow collars and sleeves.

No advice to stop it I'm afraid. We just buy cheap summer clothes and replace when they get too stained.

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lljkk · 06/06/2014 17:17

all sunscreen stains, tis a pain.
Milk & bananas stain, too.

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DeepThought · 06/06/2014 17:22

Yes they all stain, sorry

If she is a non mobile baby you could try long sleeved ankle length clothing, tight weave, cotton, socks and then just wrangle the hat, keep out of direct sun blah de blah

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mrsmopps · 06/06/2014 17:25

They all stain and the stains don't come out.
why can't someone invent a non greasy non staining suncream?

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DreamOfMeBaby · 06/06/2014 18:18

Good ideas about letting it dry before dressing...I hadn't thought of that! Ha. My DD is almost 7 months, and I do try to go 'covered up' as much as poss. Thank you so much for all your replies!! Smile

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BlackeyedSusan · 06/06/2014 18:41

scrubbing with soap seems to get the worst of it out.

yes all stains.

and tesco do a five star one for children.

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Catsize · 06/06/2014 18:46

Ruined my son's bestest and most expensivest tshirt with suncream but I still put him in it. I will not be beaten

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DreamOfMeBaby · 06/06/2014 19:08

Thankyou Blackeyed on the Tesco suncream info.

I've ruined a beautiful summer dress which was a gift....all round the neck is a manky yellow colour...she might have to wear it with a stylish dribble bib!!!! Ha Wink

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DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 06/06/2014 19:38

Try banana boat baby sun cream-it's never stained for us.

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limitedperiodonly · 06/06/2014 19:51

YANBU. Not all suncreams stain, in fact, hardly any of them do and they shouldn't.

I had a ridiculously expensive Decleor facial one that I used as an emergency on my shoulders and arms. No sunburn but a ruined orange-stained top.

It wouldn't have happened with Soltan, Nivea or Delial or others and I wouldn't have been burnt either.

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missuswife · 06/06/2014 20:50

I got a spray-on one from Walgreen's here in the states, I think Coppertone makes a spray as well. It's SPF 50 baby sun screen, you spray it on as a mist and I think if gives better coverage. It hasn't stained so far.

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Arsepaste · 07/06/2014 10:26

Sprays contain alcohol and aren't as photostable as creams (they break down quicker in the light), skin cancer specialists don't recommend spray sunscreens for this reason. I wouldn't risk them on a baby. They're better than nothing, but a cream is better, for any age tbh.

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StepAwayFromTheEcclesCakes · 07/06/2014 11:07

factor 50 is too high for everyday all day, it can block pores and child can overheat and dehydrate quicker, it should only be used if exposed during the hottest bit of the day, cover up and use factor 30 is the reccomended action.

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DreamOfMeBaby · 07/06/2014 18:10

Thank you all for your replys!! All v helpful Smile

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hippo123 · 07/06/2014 18:38

Hand the stained clothes out in the sun on a hot day, it really does work in getting the stains out.

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ThePinkOcelot · 07/06/2014 18:43

I had this happen with a favourite white sundress. I washed it in Glowhite and it Brought the stain out.

Some companies advertise their sun cream as being purple etc. I hate that and don't buy colour sun cream.

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missuswife · 07/06/2014 19:50

Those who are saying SPF 50 is too high and that sprays are not as long lasting, can I ask if you have any links about this? I haven't heard that before.

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Arsepaste · 09/06/2014 12:10
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KittyandTeal · 09/06/2014 12:14

The stuff I bough DD does this too. I assumed it was because it's that sand, water and sweat resistant stuff.

Have you tried a slightly hotter wash?

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DreamOfMeBaby · 09/06/2014 16:58

I haven't Kitty but it's a food idea. I'm really careful what I put on her now if I know we need to use suncream!!

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DreamOfMeBaby · 09/06/2014 16:58

*good.....not food!!

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crazykat · 10/06/2014 18:30

Apparently lemon juice and salt rubbed into the stain then left to dry outside in the sun then normal washing is supposed to get the stains out. Not tried it yet but will be at the weekend.

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