Best Sunscreens For Kids and Babies
The Best Sunscreens For Kids and Babies So You Can Have Fun in the Sun
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If your child is 6 months or older, it might be time for you to stock up on safe and chemical-free sunscreen that will protect them from harmful UVA and UVB rays (kids 6 months and younger should use clothing with UPF protection and sunglasses and stay underneath umbrellas). We've rounded up top sellers that parents love — we even have a few for kids with sensitive skin. Now don't forget to apply and reapply!
Baby Bum Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick Fragrance Free 50 SPF
Baby Bum Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick Fragrance Free 50 SPF ($14) is a favorite among parents because it's easy to apply and goes on like butter — no struggling to blend this into the skin.
Vivaio Days Sunscreen
Vivaio Days Sunscreen ($24) contains turmeric, which has its own natural sunblocking properties. It's 100 percent organic and reef-safe, and five percent of the brand's entire revenue goes toward a SchoolDays program, which funds education programs for kids in third-world countries.
Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin Lotion Sunscreen, SPF 50
One of the highest-rated drugstore brand sunscreens on the market, Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin Lotion Sunscreen ($11) is a mineral-based sunscreen using both zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to block the sun's rays. Plus, in stick form, it's easy to apply to squirmy tots and it fits nicely inside a diaper bag.
Adorable Baby Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30+
Adorable Baby's zinc-oxide-based Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30+ ($23) does not use any synthetic ingredients. The formula earns high UVA protection and balance of UVA protection in relation to the SPF on the EWG list.
California Baby Super Sensitive Sunscreen, SPF 30+
California Baby continues to manufacture safe and effective baby products that won't harm your tots. Its California Baby Super Sensitive Sunscreen, SPF 30+ ($18) is one of the highest rated on the EWG's annual list, due to its 12 percent titanium dioxide formula.
All Good Kid's Sunscreen, SPF 30
A favorite brand of moms, All Good is now gracing the bodies of their little ones thanks to its All Good Kid's Sunscreen, SPF 30 ($25 for two). All Good Kid's baby lotion receives a high EWG rating due to its good UVA protection and its balance of UVA protection in relation to the SPF.
Badger Kids Sunscreen Cream, SPF 30
One of the highest-rated sunscreens on the EWG list (it has a low health concern), Badger's Kids Sunscreen Cream ($13 ) is certified natural, using zinc oxide (18.8 percent) as a blocker and sunflower oil as its base for easy application.
Thinksport Kid's Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+
Thinkbaby, which was already known for its popular bottles and sippy cups, just received an extremely high rating from the EWG for its Thinksport Kid's Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+ ($10). The zinc-oxide-based sun blocker does not contain any nanoparticles, making it safe for babies and big kids alike.
Sunology Natural Sunscreen, Kids, SPF 50
A natural, chemical-free sunscreen, Sunology Natural Sunscreen, Kids, SPF 50 ($15) uses a mixture of titanium dioxide (7.5 percent) and zinc oxide (10 percent) to keep skin safe. The highly rated lotion is available in a travel size for families on the go.
Blue Lizard Australian Baby Sunscreen SPF 30+
Blue Lizard's Australian Baby Sunscreen SPF 30+ ($19) is made specifically for kids' sensitive skin and uses zinc oxide (10 percent) and titanium oxide (five percent) for sun blockage. It received the EWG's good rating for its UVA protection.
TruKid Sunny Days Sport Sunscreen, SPF 30+
TruKid Sunny Days Mineral All Natural Sunscreen ($8) is quickly becoming a favorite of parents and kids alike. The mineral-based lotion, which uses zinc oxide as its sunblock, received the EWG's highest rating for its nontoxic, nonnano, and gluten-free formula.
All Terrain KidSport Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30
All Terrain KidSport Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30 ($14) is a zinc-oxide-based product (16 percent) that provides good UVA protection and good balance of UVA protection in relation to the SPF.
Goddess Garden Organics Baby Natural Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30
These adorable pink bottles of Goddess Garden Organics Baby Natural Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30 ($13) may not appear on drugstore shelves, but its high EWG rating makes it worth searching for. It's a zinc-oxide-based product (19 percent) that provides excellent UVA protection and a good balance of UVA protection in relation to the SPF.
Kiss My Face Organics Kids Sunscreen, SPF 30
Kiss My Face Organics Kids Sunscreen, SPF 30 ($12) can be found on some drugstore shelves just in time for a day at the beach. The titanium-dioxide- (six percent) and zinc-oxide-based (six percent) product has a high rating from the EWG.
Tom's of Maine Baby Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30
When you hear "Tom's," you may automatically think toothpaste, but the Tom's of Maine Baby Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30 ($9) might become your new go-to sunscreen. Its high rating from the EWG comes from its minimal safe ingredient list, as well as its excellent UVA protection.
