Sun protection application for kids

Wake up a little earlier in the morning to avoid feeling rushed. Having plenty of time for applying sunscreen makes the process both easier and more enjoyable. Remember, to ensure full coverage, your child’s body needs an amount equal to a child’s handful of sunscreen. Divide it into two applications, covering from head to toe twice.

Kids Sun Lotion is designed for easy application — just like Sun Balm SPF 50. Choose Kids Sun Lotion if you prefer a light lotion, or go for Sun Balm SPF 50 if you want a rich, buttery texture that melts into the skin. Both products absorb quickly, so your child can get dressed and move on to playtime.

2. Make it fun

Turn sunscreen application into a game! Draw shapes with sunscreen on their back or legs and make them guess what it is. Sing a song or invent a sunscreen dance. Teach your child simple rhymes to repeat while applying: "Forehead, eyes bright, nose tip, lips tight, chin flip… and tickle, tickle, tickle!" (Strid’s Mustafas Kiosk or Halfdan Rasmussen’s ABC are great sources of playful rhymes). Let your child help spread the sunscreen, making it an interactive routine.

3. Encourage independence

Equip your child with a Sun Stick SPF 50, easy to keep in a pocket or backpack at daycare or school. With the stick in hand, they can reapply sunscreen to exposed areas like ears, nose, lips, and the back of the neck whenever needed.