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When educating parents about sun safety for their infant, which recommendation is most important?

A Apply sunscreen with SPF 15 to infants younger than 6 months
B Dress infants in lightweight long-sleeved clothing and wide-brimmed hats
C Allow infants to have direct sun exposure for 30 minutes daily for Vitamin D synthesis
D Use tanning lotions for babies to prevent sunburn

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

For infants under 6 months, protection from direct sun exposure through shade, clothing (long sleeves, hats), and avoiding peak sun hours is prioritized over sunscreen application.

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