Protect Baby's Skin This Summer: Top 10 Baby & Child Sunscreens

August is nearly upon us, but there's still plenty of summer sun and warm-weather traveling left to enjoy! If you're planning on a few more seaside travels - or anywhere that has you out and in the sun this summer - you'll want to make sure the first thing you pack is a quality sunscreen. We always recommend checking the EWG's guide to sunscreens when it comes to summer skin safety for you mom, but we know you're just as concerned about keeping baby's skin protected as well (if not more so)! Our friends over at New York Family have done the thinking for you and put together 10 of the best sunscreen products for baby and child this summer. Check them out below!

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10 Baby & Child Sunscreens You'll Love

 1. Babo Botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen LotionBabo Botanicals SPF 30 clear zinc sunscreen features a formula that is non-nano, contains high UVB/UVA protection, and is all natural and kid-safe. It contains 19% Zinc, the most effective and safest sunscreen ingredient, and skin-soothing certified organic oils. It's hypo-allergenic, non-greasy and won't run in your little one's eyes - for a much happier beach-going baby. $19.95, babobotanicals.com 2. Babyganics Mineral-based Sunscreen Spray, 50+ SPFWe all want natural, baby-safe ingredients for our kiddos, and Babyganics Mineral based Sunscreen Spray has got ‘em! With a broad spectrum of UVA/UVB protection, this spray will glide onto your baby’s skin for a smooth, simple, and secure application. Not only will this product keep your toddler protected from the sun but it will also nourish their delicate skin, keeping him or her safe now and for the future. $9.79 at target.com 3. Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen Baby SPF 30Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen Baby’s unique “Smart Bottle” container will turn pink in the presence of harmful UV rays so you’ll always know when it’s time to cover up. The deeper the pink, the more UV rays present; the more Blue Lizard you use, the safer your baby’s sensitive skin will be! $28.99, bluelizard.net 4. Burt's Bees Baby Sunscreen - SPF 30Protect your little ones from the sun with Baby Bee Nourishing Mineral Sunscreen. This water-resistant and hypoallergenic sunscreen is made with Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide to provide broad spectrum SPF 30 protection, while Vitamin E and Coconut Extract work together to keep their skin baby soft. $14.99, burtsbees.com 5. Coola Baby Mineral Sunscreen StickCoola (which glam mamas already know and love for their beauty products) is here to protect your little one’s skin with their organic Mineral Baby SPF 50 Sunscreen Stick. This is their purest stick sunscreen, designed to safeguard the most precious and delicate skin. $26, coolasuncare.com 6. Hampton Sun SPF 45 Mineral for Baby 3.4 ozThis sunscreen from Hampton Sun is 100% mineral based and uses all natural, chemical-free SPF barriers zinc and titanium to provide a broad spectrum of UVA/UVB protection. With an emphasis on moisture, Hampton Sun guarantees to keep your child’s skin soft and protected. $28, hamptonsuncare.com 7. The Honest Company Mineral Sunscreen, SPF 50+We’re not lying when we say that the Honest Company’s Mineral Sunscreen is one of the best sun care options for your baby! This 50+ SPF model uses simple and safe ingredients that are perfect for babies and their sensitive skin. Honest’s sunscreen is water-resistant, non-greasy, and formulated with Shea butter and coconut oil to keep your little one’s skin moisturized and hydrated at all times. $13.95, honest.com 8. Kiss My Face Kids Mineral SPF 30 Natural Organic SunscreenKiss My Face’s Kids Defense Mineral SPF 30 uses mineral-only actives and is vegan, cruelty free, a broad spectrum SPF 30, made with non-nano mineral only actives and blended with nourishing sunflower oil, water resistant up to 40 minutes, and hypoallergenic. $14.99, kissmyface.com 9. NO-AD Baby SPF 50 Sunscreen StickWith its can’t miss pink packaging, NO-AD Sun Care is sure to catch your eye. NO-AD Baby Sunscreen Stick has 66% more sunscreen than 6 oz National Brands, providing sun protection at a great value. Fragrance free, waterproof and sweat proof formulas keep both you and your baby comfortable, even during summer’s sunniest days. no-ad.com 10. Thinkbaby Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+Thinkbaby’s Safe Sunscreen is free of harmful chemicals, incredibly water-resistant, and offers broad-spectrum SPF coverage. What more could you want? Plus, it’s formulated just for babies’ sensitive skin, and goes on easilly without the oily feel some sunscreens have. $12.99, shop.gothinkbaby.com Want more tips and advice on healthier products for you and baby? Check out the Baby2Body iOS app!

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