Also avoid first-aid sprays or ointments that contain benzocaine, which can cause irritation or an allergic reaction. Instead apply a water-based moisturizing lotion or aloe vera gel to relieve itching, which can increase when the burn starts to peel. Peeling usually begins three to 10 days after the sunburn. Just make sure your baby stays in the shade until her skin has healed and dress her in loose clothing that won't irritate her sensitive skin. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends contacting your pediatrician right away anytime a child under the age of 1 gets a sunburn.
Sunburns can be more serious than they appear in babies.
If your baby develops fluid-filled blisters, don't cover them or try to pop them. That can lead to infections. If they do break, carefully trim off the dead skin and apply an antibiotic ointment. Other signs of a serious burn include fever or extreme pain. Severe cases of sunburn can lead to heat stroke .