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MIL thinks I’m being unreasonable!

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HazelEagle · 23/07/2024 18:51

I take direct sun exposure quite literally for LO who’s 10 weeks old. She thinks that as it’s 5pm when we go for a walk in carrier and UV Level is 2 or less that I’m being silly for covering him up fully when out for a walk.

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VivaVivaa · 23/07/2024 19:04

What do you mean by ‘covering him up fully’? If you mean a cotton, footed baby gro and a hat then I think that’s fine.

Catza · 23/07/2024 19:03

HazelEagle · 23/07/2024 18:58

NHS guidance is no direct sunlight for babies under 6 months old. Link: www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/first-aid-and-safety/safety/safety-in-the-sun/

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A different NHS guidance also mentions the most common cause of Rickets is low vit D. I take my chances with barely existing sunlight at 5pm. Another vote for MIL.

2sisters · 23/07/2024 19:03

A baby grow and sunhat is sufficient protection

Mumoftwo1316 · 23/07/2024 19:03

If you're going for a 2h walk then I suppose you're right but if you have the baby in the carrier I'm guessing it's just a quick nip to the corner shop or the school run etc?

I'd definitely not bother with baby sunblock or a hat for a short walk. If it's really sunny and hot I might put a hat on him, or else just aim for the shady side of the street.

Maddy70 · 23/07/2024 19:00

Another with your MIL. Your baby needs some exposure for vitamin D

Meadowfinch · 23/07/2024 18:59

At 10 weeks, I'd have him wear a sunhat and babygrow, and keep him under a parasol.

He's still very little and his skin is probably sensitive. I think I started to relax around my ds at about 8 months. Then I covered him in factor 50 and a sun hat because he was an enthusiastic explorer.

2sisters · 23/07/2024 18:58

Sunlight is good for you.

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HazelEagle · 23/07/2024 18:58

PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · 23/07/2024 18:56

You know that sunlight is good for people, including babies? Vitamin D and all that. It’s 5pm, presuming in the uk it’s fine.

NHS guidance is no direct sunlight for babies under 6 months old. Link: www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/first-aid-and-safety/safety/safety-in-the-sun/

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CelesteCunningham · 23/07/2024 18:58

Sun exposure wouldn't even occur to me at 5pm in the UK. I wouldn't know what the UV level is either, my kids get suncream on hot sunny days and nothing otherwise.

Sunshineafterthehail · 23/07/2024 18:58

Babies need daylight and sun....

heavenisaplaceonearth · 23/07/2024 18:58

I think I’m with MIL but it’s your baby so do as you please.

WYorkshireRose · 23/07/2024 18:57

I'm with your MIL.

PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · 23/07/2024 18:56

You know that sunlight is good for people, including babies? Vitamin D and all that. It’s 5pm, presuming in the uk it’s fine.

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