Sunburn

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Tanya in NY
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Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am Mom to Amber, injured at birth. I serve on the Board of Directors for UBPN, and am a labor/delivery nurse, too.
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Sunburn

Post by Tanya in NY »

Ok everyone. Forgetful Mom moment here today being that this was the first really nice day in Upstate NY. Last week we had over a foot of snow AGAIN and today it was SUNNY and in the 70's. Of course, I forgot the sunblock being that it was the first really nice day of the season and Amber was out playing in a short sleeve shirt all day catching tadpoles by the pond with her brother, Casey. Well, she's like me and doesn't appear to be sunburned until hours later when all of a sudden she is burnt to a crisp! Boy am I feeling like a you know what and so sorry for her right about now. So, just a reminder for all you BPI parents...get the sunblock out for your little ones. I'm getting mine out tomorrow for Amber because her right arm sure is pink today!

Tanya in NY
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, 4 years old
Tanya in NY
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, 13 years old
angelsmom
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Re: Sunburn

Post by angelsmom »

What kind of Sunscreen do you all use?? need to find something new as our Angel seems to be having problems with the No AD Baby sunscreen. she was doing fine but this year is is caseing a rash... Thanks for the reminder :)
Katiesmom0514
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Re: Sunburn

Post by Katiesmom0514 »

I like the Coppertone Kids, in the spray can, it's SPF 50 and the can is green. It sprays on clear, is quick and has been very effective. Katie's injured arm burns really easily, but I've found that this brand works.


Happy Sunny Days to you and yours!!

Cheri, mom to Katie, 4, LOBPI
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F-Litz
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Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI, LTBPI at age 6.5, Sensory Issues, CP, Diaphragm Weakness, Aspberger's
Location: Ambler, PA

Re: Sunburn

Post by F-Litz »

We use sunscreen made for kids that has titanium dioxide instead of the "normal" chemicals. Maia had reactions to the other stuff and this was the only kind to work. They have many now with titanium dioxide in it - just do a google search. I include children, sensitive and titanium dioxide when I search. We buy this one kind from Whole Foods but I can't remember the name... I don't save the tubes from year to year - heard that it's not good to do that so at the end of each season, whatever don't use I throw out and buy fresh the next season.

The spray ones didn't work well for Maia - she got her worst burns with the spray. Each kid's skin is different - it could be the chemical makeup of the child, how much they sweat, etc. We have to cream her up about 6 times a day at camp - we go through 2 tubes a week and she wears sunblock clothing as well. The sun is brutal for the affected side.
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F-Litz
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Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI, LTBPI at age 6.5, Sensory Issues, CP, Diaphragm Weakness, Aspberger's
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Re: Sunburn

Post by F-Litz »

here is the sunscreen that Miss Sensitive herself doesn't get reactions from...

http://www.amazon.com/Alba-Botanica-Sun ... B00014HCIS
it has the titanium stuff in it

Alba Botanica has about 20 different kinds of sunscreen - I use it too especially for my left arm that hangs out the car window all summer


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JamieMarie'smommie
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Re: Sunburn

Post by JamieMarie'smommie »

Here's a side note to everyone I found one of the bathing suits at carters that kinda reminds me of the suits that surfers wear with the boyshort bottoms and the full top. I also noticed that walmart had the bathing suits that are the sunblock material.

Amanda
(mom to JamieMarie 2 years old ROBPI)
BHorner
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Re: Sunburn

Post by BHorner »

Hello- My name is Brenda and I only use Arbonne products on my children. I don't know if you have heard of Arbonne, but all their products are all 100% botanically based. They have a line just for kids and also products for older kids/adults. My daughter has EXTREMELY sensative skin and she she has had NO problems with these products. I tell everyone about them, they are awsome!!! You can visit the website www.arbonne.com or let me know if you want more inforamtion.

Enjoy the sunshine!!
cassidysmom
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Re: Sunburn

Post by cassidysmom »

This may sound dumb,but why do you think the injured arm is more at risk of burning?
just curious
Dawn
mom to Cassidy 12 months
ROBPI

PS, Brenda is right Arbonne, although a little pricey, is really, really good stuff!
claudia
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Re: Sunburn

Post by claudia »

Dawn:
The burning on the affected side is one those ancillary issues that come with this injury. I have yet to meet a doctor who has the "answer" to that question.

Put it in a pile with: late speech, ear infections, sensory issues, hating hair brushing...

My guess is that it has to do with Horner's and sweat glands, but I'm not a doctor.

We have been lucky with Juliana, that she isn't sensitive to the sunblock, so we can put anything on her. She even tans now on that side! We put at least 50spf and put zinc oxide on the scars.

claudia
Kath
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Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
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Re: Sunburn

Post by Kath »

I use to think I was more sunburned on my right arm because I could not feel it.
Now I realize it was not my fault for being careless.

Claudia you forgot after hair brushing, tags, nylon threads, tight clothing... ops I mean clothing that touches us in the wrong way... LOL...

Because I have Horner's my right ear and side of my face is always cold. One doctor told me it has nothing to do with Horner's.

Kath robpi/adult
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