Baby Sunscreen Spf 50 | Titanium Dioxide 3.1% Zinc Oxide 4.0% Lotion while Breastfeeding

Baby Sunscreen Spf 50 | Titanium Dioxide 3.1% Zinc Oxide 4.0% Lotion Breastfeeding

Most health expert recommend six month of exclusive breastfeeding but statics suggest that numbers are not good, almost 95% mothers start breastfeeding but this number drops to 40% in first three month and further it drops to 15% till fifth month. Sometime its due to need of medication usage. Because of these statics its important to provide good information on safety of drugs in breastfeeding so that it can be improved when possible. In this FAQ sheet we will discuss about exposure to Baby Sunscreen Spf 50 | Titanium Dioxide 3.1% Zinc Oxide 4.0% Lotion while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Baby Sunscreen Spf 50 | Titanium Dioxide 3.1% Zinc Oxide 4.0% Lotion.

What is Baby Sunscreen Spf 50 | Titanium Dioxide 3.1% Zinc Oxide 4.0% Lotion used for?

• helps prevent sunburn

Is using Baby Sunscreen Spf 50 | Titanium Dioxide 3.1% Zinc Oxide 4.0% Lotion safe or dangerous while breastfeeding?

Baby Sunscreen Spf 50 | Titanium Dioxide 3.1% Zinc Oxide 4.0% Lotion low risk for breastfeeding

Titanium dioxide and Zinc cation are the two main ingredients of Baby Sunscreen Spf 50 | Titanium Dioxide 3.1% Zinc Oxide 4.0% Lotion. Based on our individual analysis of Titanium dioxide and Zinc cation we can safely say that Baby Sunscreen Spf 50 | Titanium Dioxide 3.1% Zinc Oxide 4.0% Lotion has low risk while breastfeeding. Below we have summarized the usage of Titanium dioxide and Zinc cation while breastfeeding, we recommend you to go through it for better understanding of your usage.

Baby Sunscreen Spf 50 | Titanium Dioxide 3.1% Zinc Oxide 4.0% Lotion Breastfeeding Analsys

Zinc cation while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 1314-13-2

It is used topically as an astringent and skin protector, very often together with small amounts of Ferric Oxide to form Calamine (see specific info). It is a product compatible with breastfeeding according to WHO Essential Medicine’s List - 2002.It is also used in dental hygiene products and cosmetics. Widely used for skin protection of the diaper area in infants. Because of the small dose used and poor absorption into plasma of most topical dermatological preparations, excretion into breastmilk in significant amount appears to be unlikely. Do not apply on the breast to prevent infant ingestion; otherwise, wash it off thoroughly with water before the next breast feed.

Baby Sunscreen Spf 50 | Titanium Dioxide 3.1% Zinc Oxide 4.0% Lotion Breastfeeding Analsys - 2

Titanium dioxide and Breastfeeding

Low Risk

Not much study has been done on effects of topical usage of Titanium Dioxide during breast feeding but as there is no finding of Titanium Dioxide passing in breast milk its unlikely to cause any health issue for infant.

Some animal studies suggest that maternal exposure to titanium dioxide nanoparticles during pregnancy and lactation alters offspring hippocampal mRNA BAX and Bcl-2 levels, induces apoptosis and decreases neurogenesis. But dosage was significantly higher than daily possible exposure to humans.

Note: Study and data for tropical use only. Inhalation concerns in powder or spray products.

Warning: Tropical usage in breast area shall be avoided to prevent the Titanium Dioxide passing orally in Infants. Titanium dioxide is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Titanium dioxide can be drastically more harmful if used as powder or spray as risk of inhalation can increase significantly.

What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Baby Sunscreen Spf 50 | Titanium Dioxide 3.1% Zinc Oxide 4.0% Lotion?

During whole lactation period you shall first discuss with your doctor and then together you shall decide whether you shall take that drug or not however if you have already taken Baby Sunscreen Spf 50 | Titanium Dioxide 3.1% Zinc Oxide 4.0% Lotion then you shall inform your doctor, But you should not be worried too much as Baby Sunscreen Spf 50 | Titanium Dioxide 3.1% Zinc Oxide 4.0% Lotion comes in category of low risk drug.

My doctor has prescribed me Baby Sunscreen Spf 50 | Titanium Dioxide 3.1% Zinc Oxide 4.0% Lotion, what should I do?

Baby Sunscreen Spf 50 | Titanium Dioxide 3.1% Zinc Oxide 4.0% Lotion comes in category of low risk and if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding it should be ok to use without much concerns.

If I am using Baby Sunscreen Spf 50 | Titanium Dioxide 3.1% Zinc Oxide 4.0% Lotion, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not much

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Baby Sunscreen Spf 50 | Titanium Dioxide 3.1% Zinc Oxide 4.0% Lotion in breastfeeding?

US
National Womens Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday

UK
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300-100-0212 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300-330-5453
La Leche League: 0345-120-2918
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300-456-2421
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700

Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Canada
Telehealth Ontario for breastfeeding: 1-866-797-0000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week