She Put Sunscreen On Her Baby And He Ended Up In The Hospital
Suncreen is essential when out in the sun, but for children and older folks, its even more crucial. There are brands exist that provide options for children’s sensitive skin, and pediatricians recommend that parents avoid bringing their children outside during peak hours.
It was a typical day for Jessie Swan, who was applied sunscreen to her three-month-old son before going outside to an area of relative shade. Little did Jessie know they would wind up in the hospital not long after.
Swan posted a picture to the Facebook page of Cancer Council Australia to let them know that the sunscreen she had bought from them caused a serious rash on her son.
Facebook / Jessie Swan
Swan said her son wasn’t in the sun, but ended up hospitalized for days after using the sunscreen. Because of this, she decided to advise other parents against using the Cancer Council Peppa SPF 50+ sunscreen.
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Since Swan came forward, others have as well, claiming that they’ve also had issues with the sunscreen.
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Some say it was a bad batch that could have been the issue for the outbreak of rashes on children.
The Cancer Council let customers know via Facebook that they are looking into the claims, and offered tips for using sunscreen on children and potential allergic reactions.
The Mayo Clinic says that suncreen should not be used on children until they are at least six months old. If you are unsure about the use of sunscreen on your child, consult a pediatrician.