Sunburn

[icy_kat]

We were outside all day today and nobody thought to put sunscreen on anybody. Zora is pretty burnt. What can I do to help her?

[toesockies]

Aloe (I keep mine in the fridge, the cool feels soooo good!) and ibuprofen.

Also, when I get them (luckily my kids don't burn) I hate baths/showers so maybe a cool cloth instead of a bath?

[preciousnd98]

I second aloe. I am very fair skinned and have had my share of unintentional sunburns in my life and aloe takes the sting out. I hope it fades quickly for her!

[hotpinkmomma0811]

Aloe from experience with my own sunburns luckily my kids haven't been there yet but,

[Bean]

Vinegar!! One time my mom and I both got really sunburnt and she did vinegar soaks and I didn't because I didn't like the smell. She was fine the next day while mine took what seemed like weeks to heal.

[Sammitom]

yes aloe and a vinegar soak works the best.

[MomOfAnOnly]

Vinegar and ibuprofen! If the vinegar really works for her, she shouldn't need more than a day (a couple doses) of ibuprofen.

[Aelith]

Dab a cool tea bag on it. The tannin in tea also helps take the sting out of sunburn.

[icy_kat]

Thanks ladies. DH is at work today so I can try the vinegar (he hates the smell).

[tikyg]

I am from Ecuador and for bad sunburns we use magnesium milk...yes the stuff to go to the bathroom you just rub it on the skin and let it dry....it works