Please Use Caution When Using Spray-On Sunscreens on Our Children
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In recent months there has been a lot written about the possible dangers of using spray-on sunscreen on children. The two main risks mentioned in these articles are:
1. The difficulty in achieving full coverage and
2. The possibility and dangers of inhalation.
Reports state that while spray-on sunscreen is very convenient especially on little kids who tend to squirm or move around while applying sunscreen, it is particularly problematic for this reason. When kids move around it is hard to know if the sunscreen is actually covering well, which is why it is recommended that after spraying, the sunscreen should be rubbed in by hand. In addition, it is very worrisome that the child may move around and accidentally inhale the sunscreen. The FDA recommends to use caution, and to be aware of the direction of the wind so as not to cause accidental inhalation. This takes for granted that the sunscreen is being applied outdoors.
It has come to my attention that the counselors and campers apply sunscreen indoors, in their bunk rooms, with windows closed twice a day. If it is worrisome to the FDA that there may be accidental inhalation while applying sunscreen outdoors, it is absolutely inevitable that the campers are inhaling sunscreen particles every time they spend time in their rooms which is hours a day.
We love our camp, the children love going every day, and we appreciate how organized and well thought out the programming is. We know that our children's safety is of their utmost concern in that they have a small counselor to camper ratio, swim instruction, lifeguards at the pool, etc. We are asking that they take the safety and health of our children in to account in this regard too, and either switch to lotion sunscreens or poolside application of spray-on sunscreens. We do not want our children inhaling these particles on a daily basis, as we do not yet know the possibly hazardous effects on our children's health.
Links:
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2011/07/don-t-spray-sunscreens-on-kids-at-least-for-now/index.htm
http://www.wsfa.com/story/25792544/spray-on-sunscreens-may-pose-potential-risks-to-young-children
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/27/the-new-rules-for-sunscreen/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0
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