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The Best... Baby/Kids Sunscreens

August 16, 1:01 PMEarly Childhood Parenting ExaminerAngele Sionna
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TruKid's top-rated sunscreen by the EWG

Summer is not the only time you should use sunscreen. Same goes for the kiddos. (Read my article "Sun Safety for Babies, Toddlers, and Older Kids" for more info.)

The Environmental Work Group has tested hundreds of sunscreens for adults and kids. Read their article, "What works and what's safe" HERE. The Top 10 safest and best sunscreens as rated by the EWG's Cosmetic Database are: (Click on each product to get the details from their database.)

  1. Trukid Sunny Days Facestick Mineral Sunscreen UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum, SPF 30+ ($10, amazon.com)
  2. California Baby Sunblock Stick No Fragrance, SPF 30+ ($14.50, amazon.com)
  3. California Baby Sunblock Stick Everyday/year-Round, SPF 30+ ($15.99, target.com)
  4. California Baby Sunscreen Lotion No Fragrance, SPF 30+
  5. California Baby Sunscreen Lotion Everyday/year-Round, SPF 30+
  6. UV Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+
  7. California Baby Sunscreen Lotion Natural Bug Blend, SPF 30+
  8. UV Natural Sunscreen, UV Golf / Ultra
  9. Mustela Sun Cream for Sensitive Areas, SPF 50
  10. Mustela Sun Lotion, Bebe High Protection, SPF 50

*Note: Many Califonia Baby products are carried at Target stores*

To see the rest of the EWG's Cosmetic Database rating of 99 sunscreens for babies/kids, click HERE.

For more info or to see how your sunscreen rates, check out the EWG's Cosmetic Database report on sunscreens HERE.

 Check out more cool products and tips on baby/tot skin care HERE.

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