Genius Sun Protection Safety Tips for Busy Moms
Simple sun protection safety tips every mom needs to know this summer. See what to pack to stay safe in the sun with your kids.
When you’ve got a big family like ours, summer fun is an all-day event. From park playdates to beach days and backyard barbecues, it’s like we’re always outside. Unfortunately, it only takes one scorcher of a sunburn to remind us how important it is to stay protected, which is why we wanted to share this post with you today.
No body wants to suffer through sunburn this summer and over the years, we’ve picked up a few tips and tricks and, of course, some Amazon favs to help make protecting our skin from the sun easy-peasy. Let’s get to it!
Smart and Simple Ways to Stay Sun Safe
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Apply and Reapply Without the Mess
When you have to apply often, it’s best to have an easy way to apply the sunscreen without the big mess on your hands. We love the Solar Buddies applicator. It makes applying so simple without the gross sunscreen hands. Filling these with a good kid-friendly formula that doesn’t feel greasy or contain harmful additives is perfect. We also love packing a sunscreen face stick or powder sunscreen to make applying to little faces way easier.
Make It a Habit, Not a Hassle
When little kids are ready to go play in the pool, it makes things way easier when you’ve already applied the base layer of sunblock before you left the house. This way, it has time to soak in and you don’t have to force them to stay out of the water to wait. Another one of our secrets for remembering to apply sunblock once we’re already out is to set a timer for every 80 minutes to check their UV patches we make them wear.
Dress for Defense
Of course we always apply sunscreen, but a great way to keep out of the sunburn zone is to wear a wide brim hat that can cover your face, neck, and shoulders. This gives you or your kids the protection they need without a lot of hassle. We are also obsessed with the long-sleeved rash guard type swimsuits for our kids, and even ourselves sometimes. And we also never leave home without a set of sunglasses for all of us that have built in UV protection too.
Mind the Midday Hours
Keep in mind too when you’re planning your water activities to try to avoid the 10a to 2p high sun times unless you can get in the shade. This is a perfect time to take a break for lunch and avoid some of the worst rays of the day. Don’t forget, even when it’s cloudy, UV rays can still sneak through. Creating shaded areas for kids and you to take breaks will help a ton in avoiding sunburn. And, don’t forget to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
Sun Protection Safety Must Haves
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Here are our favorite Amazon finds that make staying sun-safe easier and way less stressful. All of these are affordable and mom-tested for a smoother summer.
- Wide Brim Beach Hat – Stylish and protective, this is our go-to for pool days and playgrounds, this wide-brim hat gives extra shade for your face and shoulders. The adjustable strap keeps it from flying off in the wind, and it folds flat for travel. Moms will love how it makes sun safety feel a little more chic.
- BOB KIDS SPF 30 Brush On Mineral Powder Sunscreen – Mess-free sunscreen for faces is the perfect thing for touch-ups on the go, this powder sunscreen is gentle on sensitive skin and won’t drip into eyes. It’s easy for kids to apply themselves and fits right in your purse or pool bag.
- Solar Buddies Sunscreen Applicator – We are obsessed with this kid-friendly and fun to use applicator. If your little ones resist sunscreen, this applicator changes the game. They can roll it on by themselves, which means less chasing and more fun. It’s a favorite for independent toddlers and squirmy preschoolers.
- Rash Guard Long Sleeve Swim Shirts UPF 50 – These rash guards have built-in protection and block 98 percent of harmful rays and dry fast after a swim. Long sleeves mean fewer reapplications and less fuss during your pool or lake day.
- Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Spray Broad Spectrum SPF 70 – This fast and effective spray goes on quickly and absorbs fast, making it ideal for squirmy kids. It’s water-resistant and has a higher SPF, which is great for full days at the beach or pool.
- Thinkbaby SPF 50+ Baby Mineral Sunscreen – This mineral, gentle and non-toxic sunscreen is perfect for babies and kids with sensitive skin. It’s free of harmful chemicals and has a pleasant scent that’s not overpowering. A mom-favorite for years.
- UV Detection Stickers for Sunscreen – These genius little stickers change color when it’s time to reapply sunscreen so you never forget. They’re waterproof and last all day, helping both kids and adults stay on top of their sun care game.
- Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Stick – These are great for quick swipe-on applications, this face stick is small enough to keep in your purse, glove box, or beach tote. It’s especially handy for kids who hate lotion on their faces.
Protecting you and your kids from the harmful sun rays shouldn’t have to be so hard, so hopefully, these tips and tricks helped you make it way more easy on you and your kids. Summer fun shouldn’t have to come along side bad sunburn.
With the right habits and these smart Amazon finds, staying safe in the sun is something we can all do easily. Which sun protection must-have is your go-to? Or is there one you think every mom should know about? Drop your favorites in the comments!
More Fun in the Sun
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