Kids · 28 October 2026
Our Sun-Safe Kid Kit for Hot Days and School Trips
Where we live, sun is not optional. And the sunscreen negotiation is worse than any vendor call. So the strategy is simple: need less sunscreen. This is what we bought.
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Bought this year
YWhalep Kids UPF 50+ Sun Hat
A wide-brim bucket hat with UPF 50+ for ages 3 to 10. Bought for outdoor play and school trips.
Zoofly Kids UPF 50+ Rash Guard
A short-sleeve UPF 50+ swim shirt. Bought for the pool and beach so there's less sunscreen to fight about.
L-RUN Kids Barefoot Shoes
Wide, light barefoot-style sneakers for kids. Bought for everyday wear and weekend walks.
To finish the kit
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 Lotion
Mineral SPF 50 sunscreen made for sensitive skin. Water resistant for 80 minutes.
Smiggle Spritz Spray Water Bottle
On our list: a Smiggle bottle that sips and sprays a cool mist. Sold in Smiggle stores; Amazon stock comes and goes, so the button searches for it.
Owala FreeSip Kids 16 oz
Owala's kids' size, with the sip-or-swig lid. 140,000+ reviews.