Sunblock tips for children

My kids know I take protecting their skin seriously. So does my friend Marianne who makes fun of my sunblock antics! Chloe doesn't want to get sunburned so she is really good at letting me do my thing! One of her cousins got a wicked one last summer and she hasn't forgotten it since! She'll say, "Ma, sunblock is important so I don't get sunburned like Jackie", every time I apply it! Max is a pain in the ass...he screams, runs away- hides! I have gotten it down to a science so I would like to share my craft with you!

• Applying sunblock before leaving the house is a must. I do so before putting their bathing suits on. This ensures an even application that wont leave my kids with any surprise sunburn marks in areas I would have missed with their suits on. I truly think this makes a huge difference. I also think its much better chasing Max around my own house rather than looking like a crazy person chasing him elsewhere!
• Using sunblock made specifically for faces is important to me- for both my children and for myself. I love Neutrogena pure & free baby faces SPF 50+. It's ultra gentle so it doesn't burn their eyes. They haven't complained about stinging eyes once since we began using it. I actually use it too!
• I always apply a cream on their body for the first application in the house. I feel as though a cream provides a better base of protection than a spray does. I use Banana Boat Natural Reflect Baby SPF 50+. Its 100% naturally sourced, is paraben and PABA free and is as mild as water. If harsh chemicals worry you, this can ease your woes.
• I reapply with a spray throughout the day. I love Neutrogena wet skin kids SPF 70. Spraying them while they are jumping in and out of the pool or digging in the sand is much easier than applying cream! This formula was specially designed to repel  water and can be applied directly to wet skin...perfect for the little beach bunny on the go!
• Always remember their ears...they can get pretty crispy if you forget!
• If you part your daughters hair- be sure to sunblock her scalp. I have burned my own one too many times so I am very careful not to with Chloe's.

We love the Summer and being outdoors all day long! The sun is a beautiful thing- as long as skin is protected from the not so beautiful elements of it. I hope my tips help to protect your little loves like they do mine. Enjoy these long summer days with your little ones!

Chloe & Max hangin 10!! Chloe can't even take the anticipation of the next wave!

Max schooling Chloe on good form!

Max practicing his moves on the long board!