Developed specifically for children’s skin, this sun spray comes out a vivid blue, so it's much easier to identify exactly where it's landed on your child's skin, avoiding any accidental patches of sunburn. To ensure maximum protection, use approximately two tablespoons of sun cream for your child's entire body. Apply the sun cream at least 15-30 minutes before they head outside and remember to reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or perspiring. Step-by-Step Guide to Applying Sun Cream on Children Where possible, apply sunscreen around 20 to 30 minutes before you go out in the sun and before you put on make-up, moisturiser or insect repellent.

Paddling pools can be a great way to keep cool in the summer months. Place in the shade on hot days and supervise babies and young children at all times. The sunscreen should offer good protection against UVB and UVA rays, with a minimum SPF of 30+ and a start rating of 4+ 2. How is it applied? It does leave a slight ghostly cast to the skin and the SPF 30 formula means it needs more reapplication than an SPF50 cream, but the reef-friendly formula and biodegradable sugarcane tube are both big wins. Try to keep babies under 6 monthsout of direct sunlight entirely and older babies out of the sun as much as possible. K ey specs: Type: Cream SPF: 30 Water-resistant: Yes Size: 100ml Why is wearing sun cream so important for kids?

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So, here’s a handy set of sun safety guidelines for babies… Tips for protecting your baby from the sun Applying sun cream to toddlers and children sometimes feels a little like wrestling a particularly slippery eel and often results in more sunscreen on you than on them. If in doubt, aim for a more is more approach and slap as much on as possible, if sunscreen is applied too thinly it reduces the amount of protection. Our three sun-safe testers enjoyed trying it out and found it easy to spray. The formula comes out green, which our kids loved, although it's advisable to keep it away from clothes (especially white garments) as one preschool top was stained before we even left the house.

It had one of the strongest scents of the bunch, although it was pleasant and we all agreed reminded us of holidays. Our UVA star rating is 3, which a good level of protection and meets the EU requirements for UVA protection. When testing and selecting the sunscreen, we considered features such as; protection, water resistance, capacity and ease of application as well as how it would work with different skin types.While caring for the precious skin of babies and children out there, we want to make sure that we’re looking after our planet too. Our NEW sun cream formulation is kind to the ocean and is octocrylene-free.

If your child is particularly resistant to sunscreen application, look for fun formulas such as mousses or colourful creams that they can engage with and enjoy “helping” to put on. What to look for in children’s sunscreen These proteins all ensure that your child’s skin is smooth and healthy, so this needs to be protected for as long as possible." One mum tester said: "We got on really well with this suncream. The rollerball worked smoothly and was very easy to apply with less mess than usual sprays or lotions." However, the formula can be more chalky and take a while to sink in, they may need to be applied more often and they can be more expensive. How to apply children’s sunscreenUse a roll-on suncream which can make the application process more enjoyable for kids and will encourage them to apply suncream themselves. All our products contain ethically and responsibly sourced natural origin ingredients. All our bottles are made from 100% PCR prevented ocean plastic and 100% PCR uses 80% less carbon than virgin plastic. All products are 100% curb-side recyclable including our metal free 100% recyclable pumps. Over exposure to the sun can have serious effects on the skin, particularly on young skin. Below are our top tips for keeping little ones safe in the sun.

Each of our tubes (excluding the cap) are made from 70% PCR (post-consumer recycled) plastic and both the tube and cap are fully recyclable. Our gentle sun cream has also been given the seal of approval from The Vegan Society and is approved as cruelty free through the Leaping Bunny Programme. Our happy skin promise, is our promise to you that we create every single product specifically for your little one’s skin. That’s because we believe that everyone should feel happy in their skin, whether it’s normal, sensitive or even eczema-prone. It's easy to apply from a squeeze bottle and went onto our kids' skin smoothly. It felt very lightweight and the older two could squeeze the bottle to apply it by themselves (with a bit of guidance). Nobody likes getting sunburnt, as it can cause a lot of pain and discomfort. This is particularly true for babies, whose skin has not yet developed resistance to the sun’s rays. Exposure to the sun can potentially be dangerous and could increase their risk of skin cancer later in life, so it’s vital to keep your baby’s delicate skin protected. It’s always best to keep your baby out of strong direct sunlight whenever possible and to use appropriate baby sunscreen once they are old enough and when exposure to the sun can’t be avoided.To make protecting delicate skin even easier, this handy roll-on format makes it easy to apply, especially for little ones wanting more independence. It’s perfect for nursery and school bags. Made with 98% organic ingredients including soothing hypoallergenic additions such as camomile and Vitamin E, this mineral sunscreen protects from the sun as well as cares for sensitive skin. Plus, the natural ingredients also mean it is reef-safe, so ideal for sea paddles. Roll generously onto skin before sun exposure, rub in well and wait for the sunscreen to be fully absorbed. Reapply frequently every 1-2 hours, and always after perspiring, swimming, or towelling. Applying a reduced quantity will lower the level of protection significantly.