5 Sunscreens Just for Kids

As moms, it’s our job to protect our babes from certain dangers in life, and one of those is the sun. A little one’s skin is super sensitive to sunburn, meaning it’s really important to find a good sunscreen for your child. Whether they’re teeny tiny or a “big boy/girl,” check out these five sunscreen brands for kids that are perfect for different ages and stages. —Jennifer Cox

for babies. For our littlest ones, try Thinkbaby sunscreen, which boasts the highest level of water resistance, UVA/UVB broad spectrum coverage and the highest SPF allowed by the FDA and, unlike many mineral-based sunscreens, Trubs in easily and does not feel greasy.

for toddlers. Attitude’s 100 per cent mineral sunscreen forms a physical barrier that protects against both UVA and UVB rays, plus it’s smooth, clear and easy to apply to fidgety toddlers. It was featured in EWG’s (Environmental Working Group’s) top-rated sunscreen moisturizers and has natural ingredients like non-nano zinc oxide for the safest sun care possible.

for preschoolers. With such sun-sensitive skin, you want to ensure that your three- or four-year-old is protected. Slather them in La Roche-Posay’s Anthelios Dermo-Kids Lotion in SPF 50—specifically developed for kiddies, it has a non-greasy formula that glides easily over skin, leaving a translucent white film to allow even coverage before melting in.

for kids. The Green Beaver Company has a fantastic line of all-natural sunscreens; for kids who are at camp all day, participate in sports or just like to play hard outside, try the brand’s made-for-kids natural mineral sunscreen lotion. This hypoallergenic screen is chemical-free, fragrance-free and light, and it’s also gentle on the skin. With gluten-free and organic-certified ingredients, it’ll leave your little (sorry, big!) girl or boy with skin that is soft, safe and healthy, too.

for teens. It can be tricky to get a teenager to commit to wearing sunscreen, but not with Juice Beauty’s SPF 30 sport sunscreen (at Sephora). It blends organic jojoba and soothing aloe with antioxidants and vitamins for the ultimate daily protection, and protects with mineral zinc oxide SPF 30 (not chemicals). Water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, it blends and absorbs quickly.