Sunscreen sensitivity?

[buddyleebaby]

ARGH.
I could cry.
DD1 has always been sensitive to sunscreen. We found that banana baby no tears was was that worked well for her. A few weeks ago they did not have any in the store so I bought another banana baby sunscreen, which caused her face to get red and swollen, and the rest of her body to break out in a rash. So I didn't use that again.
Now we have been been using our stand-by of bb no tears for a couple of weeks with no incident- until yesterday. I applied it as usual, we went out shopping, and by the time we got home her face was starting to get red bumps. I washed her face off as best I could. This morning her cheeks and around the eyes are once again pink and puffy. She looks like she has the start of two black eyes.
I plan on making an appointment with the dermatologist when the office opens but I expect that I will have to wait a few days at least, at which point she may not even have the rash anymore.
Obviously I need to switch sunscreens AGAIN. Is her sensitivity to ingredients expanding? I feel so bad for her, and I am disappointed because bb was working so well for us. DD2 still uses it with no problems.

[hillview]

sounds like it. Might try something like just zinc on her (physical blocker no chemical absorbed). Or wait for the doc appt.
SORRY!
/hillary

[KHF]

My daughter is super-sensitive to sunscreens as well. We went through about 10 different products (including the Banana Boat one you used) before we found a couple of products that work for us. The one I like the most for everyday use is Eucerin Sensitive Facial Skin Moisture Lotion, SPF 30, Extra Protective. It's not a "baby" product, but pretty much all of the Eucerin/Aquaphor products have served us well, so I gave it a try and we love it.

The more traditional sunscreen we'd use if going to a pool or something like that is California Baby No Fragrance SPF 30+ Sunscreen Lotion. We have also used it with no breakouts.

Kirsten

[momma_boo]

I can see how frustrating it is for you. Have you tried Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunblock? My older dd used to get a rash from all the regular sunblocks (coppertone babies, etc) and this one didn't bother her at all.

[ChunkyNicksChunkyMom]

Alicia, there is a skincare board on Makeupalley.com where the women really know about sunscreen, they are very helpful and really know all the ingredients that are likely to cause sensitivity.

[calv]

we've had bad luck/experience w/sunblocks as well but love and have had zero issues w/blue lizzard. Expensive but we love it!