twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 This is not my baby, I copied this picture off a gal on FB. She used Neutrogena's Pure & Free Baby (SPF 60) on her child and it burned the baby. Just wanted to pass this along... Edited to change title 4:51p Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Ouch! That looks horrible! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 I use so much or their stuff. Ugh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 I'm not certain that I can make a decision on product line based on one incident. If I showed the number of products that have caused my daughter to break out in rashes (nothing ever that severe), your cabinet would be 1/2 empty. Don't get me wrong, I feel for this little one. But everyone's skin is different. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 I'm not certain that I can make a decision on product line based on one incident. If I showed the number of products that have caused my daughter to break out in rashes (nothing ever that severe), your cabinet would be 1/2 empty.Don't get me wrong, I feel for this little one. But everyone's skin is different. You're right, the title probably should have probably said... be careful with the sunscreen. I think what I don't like, is the mother reached out to Neutrogena and has received no response. I can say that I've used their face lotions before and it did sting, but did not burn. Before I found California Baby for my kiddos, I did actually use a Neutrogena product on our oldest (that was probably about 5 years ago). Had no problems then... but seeing the picture of this poor sweet baby, I wouldn't even try the sunscreen now. Not worth it. Thing is, I don't think we parents would even think about it (I mean, I've never heard of such a thing.. a burn from a lotion). Instead, you're trying to do the right thing and protect your sweet one from a sunburn, so you just lather it on. Sweet baby Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Heck, my daughter couldn't do the snorkeling with the sharks thing at Typhoon Lagoon because her face burned the moment she put on the goggles. As for the lack of response- that is dismaying. But, I still can't say that his would stop me from using their products if I wanted to find something new for the kids. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parrothead7368 aka Norm 101 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 I saw this the other day, but it doesn't sit right with me. If she put sunscreen on the child's back why is that the only spot burned? Also there are a couple of straight edges on that burn which seems strange too. Just doesn't make sense. I think I need to see more cases to be totally convinced.Best Regards,NormSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ependydad...Doug 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 My DD had a similar reaction in the same area, to a spray on sunscreen. I think it's the propellant or alcohol, that is used in some of them. We use lotions on her now and a nuetrogena face stick for her nose and under her eyes. It was when she was a baby and we think toddler lifejacket with its extra floatation around the back of the neck rubbed the sunscreen and irritated that area. She did have a Slight rash in he rest of her body, But probably wouldn't have shown up on a pic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyRedhead......Betsy 16 Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 It was when she was a baby and we think toddler lifejacket with its extra floatation around the back of the neck rubbed the sunscreen and irritated that area. She did have a Slight rash in he rest of her body, But probably wouldn't have shown up on a pic.I was thinking it looked more like a contact abrasion than a burn. Poor thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specularius 102 Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 I was thinking it looked more like a contact abrasion than a burn. Poor thing. I think you are right. It looks like a Mae West type PFD with a strap down the back was left on this child too long. If it was the sunscreen, then there would be burns all over the shoulders. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted July 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 What's a PFD? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specularius 102 Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 What's a PFD? Personal Flotation Device....also called a "Life Jacket" in some locals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 I was trying to figure out what Mae West would have worn called a "PFD". :D The pattern does look like the child could have had a life jacket on. Not knowing when the picture was taken this could be a good time after the actual burning. The darkening and scabbing is what I would expect once the blisters have gone down and it has started to heal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted July 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Hmmm...so could the combination of a life preserver with sunscreen do that, or just the life preserver? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specularius 102 Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 From Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons: "In World War II, American and British servicemen were issued these inflatable life preservers. When the front air pockets of the life vest inflated, it gave the appearance of a buxom woman, leading the troops to give it the affectionate nickname the “Mae West” in honor of the well-endowed actress of the time. Today, the military uses a form of this life jacket, and the basic model life vest carried on airplanes is based on this design.† Thus I have always heard that PFD's like this image have been referred to as a "Mae West" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Hmmm...so could the combination of a life preserver with sunscreen do that, or just the life preserver?In my DD Cade it was a combo of the two. She know wears s shirt specifically made to swim in. It keeps the life jacket from rubbing her raw. When we are on the lake she might wear her jacket from 11:00 am- 7:00 pm. The shirt also has an SPF of 50. I also have a swim shirt. No more sunburn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
red...Susan 37 Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 would it be better to try to keep the little ones in the shade as much as possible and not rely on chemicals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted July 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 In my DD Cade it was a combo of the two.She know wears s shirt specifically made to swim in. It keeps the life jacket from rubbing her raw. When we are on the lake she might wear her jacket from 11:00 am- 7:00 pm.The shirt also has an SPF of 50. I also have a swim shirt. No more sunburn. I see... we don't spend a lot of time in the water, so I had no idea that a life jacket could rub someone like that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 My kids wear rash guards too, let's area to cover with sunscreen and just like ray said, provides a barrier between tr life jacket and their skin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 would it be better to try to keep the little ones in the shade as much as possible and not rely on chemicals.Yes but there's no shade in the middle of the lake. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Bear…Rob 42 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 http://m.snopes.com/neutrogena-rash/ Snopes is yer friend... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 After seeing the additional pictures I'm still inclined to believe the child had a severe sunburn. I burned frequently as a kid to the point of having solid blisters across my shoulders. The resultant scabbing looked very similar to what the child has in the picture. I'm wondering if it was the sunscreen coming off while the child was playing in the water allowing it to burn. Most of these sun screens/blocks say they need to be reapplied frequently if you are swimming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disneylitch......Debbie 61 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 We always use Banana Boat. For the grandkids we use the baby banana boat and we use the SPF 30 Sports banana boat for us. No one has gotten a sunburn using these products. My grandson has severe eczema and he can even use the banana boat. I like the sports version because it doesn't sting your eyes if you sweat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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