Sun cream or no?

[jennielou75]

If your child was going on a trip would you complain if the teacher sprayed them with hypoallergenic factor 50 to stop them burning?

Why would I complain? This sounds pretty sensible. I'd be grateful that they cared.

Did the teacher check if the child had already applied cream?
Why did the parent not check the weather forecast and apply cream before going to school?
Did the child apply the cream or the teacher?
Is the child allergic?
I would prefer the child to have cream on than get burnt.

I would prefer that to my child being burnt but I'd be surprised as the schools my children go to say they aren't allowed to.

No I wouldn't complain as it seems sensible. My child would have been ok as I'd have already done it but some parents wouldn't have. Would those parents complain? Maybe?

I wouldn't complain however I would point out that my dd reacts to even hypoallergenic sunscreens and that they are not to do it again.

Dd2 also reacts to some sunscreens so again I'd not be Impressed tbh

One of my DC gets a rash if we use the wrong brand of sun cream. (The same thing happens with face-paints).

Even so, I'm sure they'd prefer a painless rash for a few days over being burnt by the sun.

I would not complain.

No, I would thank them.

X-posted with Giles.

I also agree that "hypoallergenic" makes no difference IME.

I'm a teacher - 3/4 of my reception class were not wearing sunscreen yesterday or today. Temps in high 20s and sports day! I spent first half hour both days putting school bought sun cream on children. If a parent complains I would probably suggest the ensured their children had sun cream applied at home or put it in writing they didn't want us to do as then they can't complain when their child gets sunburn.

Personally I'd complain.

My daughter is allergic to most suncreams - even supposed hypoallergenic ones. She has a suitable 8 hour spf 50 suncream applied before school, this is fine until someone picks her up at the end of the day. This is applied every day (rain or shine) from April to October because of the effect the sun has on her skin.

If anyone added suncream not only would it be unnecessary but it would bring her out in a painful rash.

However, that would be a complaint specific to our situation.

If my child was not allergic to the sun and suncream and didn't have suncream already applied then I probably wouldn't complain.

I wouldn't complain

My dd has spf 50 applied everyday march -oct as she's so fair and red headed

at the start of the Easter term I was given a picture of some sun cream and an ingredients list and had to sign to either agree that they could apply it to her or sign to say no

I do ensure they have sunscreen .
Both also carry it in their bag for top ups.

No I wouldn't complain
I'd prefer a rash to sunburn
But a hat and loose clothes are the best protection

Was the child wearing any suncream? We allowed ours to use class suncream when their total wally parents sent them in with none on for a full day outside sports day.

I'm amazed that anyone would even consider complaining unless they'd specifically asked for child not to have suncream.

If your child has an allergy this is something you should have made the school aware of. So, assuming school checked said allergy records in advance, this sounds very sensible.

No unless the parent had informed the school in advance that the child was allergic to a particular brand of sun cream.

If your child has a specific allergy then it needs to be on the school records. If they can only use a particular type of sun cream then I'd stick a bottle in their bag and make sure the teacher knows it is there.

We are going to the seaside tomorrow on a trip so the children will be paddling. I hope any with incredibly sensitive skin will bring some but I want to be sure to take extra in case.

This is what I have. Can't believe one cost £20!

No. Better than burning because parents don't put any on the child.

Not complain as such, but I have asked them to stop using another childs hypoalergenic factor 50 on my kids on normal nursery days, as 1) I assume it is expensive 2) my kids aren't white and 3) it isn't even hot enough here for my kids to tan let alone burn.

I think if your child is allergic/sensitive, parents should take care of applying sun screen/ send one with dc/inform school/teacher when you know they are going to the sea side.
So, if I forgot to apply sunscreen on my ds and forgot to send one with him, I would be very grateful for the teacher if they did it for him, even it caused some rash.

Good selection. Ladival is a good one for those with sensitive skin generally, though this can vary enormously obviously according to the individual.

If it's a full day out at the sea side, it won't just be those with sensitive skin that require it.