Quick Tip: Applying Sunscreen to Wiggly Kids

on August 20, 2009 at 11:13 AM

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It's August and while some moms are already thinking about back to school, it's also steamy hot. It feels like summer has finally arrived (after a very rainy start). I've been taking my daughter to the beach every day to cool off, which means I've been using sunscreen—and lots of it.

As any mom knows, applying sunscreen on a toddler is not easy. But Cafe Cynthia has some fun sunscreen games, which make the whole ordeal a little easier.

And Michelle at Her Cup Overfloweth shared this safe sunscreen application tip for especially wiggly toddlers (I have one of those):

"I have the kids put their goggles on before the sunscreen and I spray them from head to toe! That way, I don't have to worry about getting it in their eyes. Once I'm done, I touch up the under eye area if needed! Presto! Full Coverage. No Mess. No Burning Eyes."

What are your sunscreen application secrets for kids?

About the author Suzanne Murray

is the Parenting & Political editor at The Stir/Moms Matter 2012.

Filed Under: summer safety

Comments (6)

Pollymom

on Aug 20, 2009 at 3:02 PM

I just use the spray sunscreen all over my son's body and then for his face I apply sunblock with my hands. It seems to work fine.

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IcyTink

on Aug 20, 2009 at 4:02 PM

I like the spray sunscreen to and for the face I use the stick, he likes using it himself so that helps

RanaAurora

on Aug 20, 2009 at 11:33 PM

I spray my own hands when I'm doing his neck, ears, and cheeks. I don't want him INHALING it either.

Carey2006

on Jun 21, 2010 at 12:51 AM

My son is really good about letting me apply sunscreen on him.......a 'secret' is to make sure the sunscreen is warm and not to cold when you put it on....makes them more ticklish.

tazdvl

on Jul 29, 2010 at 1:03 AM

My 3 year old lets me put it on with no problems, my 1 year old is ok at first.....she will even try to push her sister out of the way to be done first.....but she quickly tires of standing still and wants to run off. I have found that it is easier to put on her before I dress her.