My Personal Review of the Best Sunblocks for Toddlers

With summertime upon us, it is now time to begin to think about the damage that can occur with the sun's bright and damaging rays shining down on us. It is never too early to being the act of protecting one's skin from the possibility of premature aging and possible skin cancer than to start young. There are different sunscreens available on the market for toddlers and they do what is asked of consumers, to protect the little ones from sun exposure.

Huggies Little Swimmers

Huggies has created a line of products to go along with the little swimming pants for little ones. The Huggies Little Swimmers line of products is available in sunscreen lotions and sprays. These products have been approved by the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) with the highest level of protection available. With a SPF 50, rating and protection that lasts for at least 80 minutes while in water, the Huggies Little Swimmers line to try. The lotion products are fragrance-free and hypoallergenic. The sprays are scented with a Fresh Blue Melon scent.

Banana Boat Tear-Free Baby Sunblock

The Banana Boat line of sun care products has an extensive line of different levels for the entire family. However, the products for babies is quite expanse. The Tear-Free Sunblock products for babies are one of the best on the market. The advantage of this product is that if it should get into the toddler's eyes, it will not burn or cause tearing of the eyes. Even if they sweat! The products are also waterproof, hypoallergenic, PABA-free, and fragrance free. The lotion is white in color and allows one to see where the lotion has been placed. The SPF level on this one is 50. It is available in lotion, continuous lotion spray, and pump spray.

California Baby Sunscreen

The California Baby products include not only sunscreens and block, but they include items to be used on toddlers in case one does not apply enough protection to their little one. The focus of these products is that they are chemical free and the bug repellant products are DEET free. Calming sprays and Aloe Vera creams lead the pack of this product. These products are available in fragrance-free versions, and in version that are Citronella scented and acts as a bug repellant. These products are also waterproof for up to 80 minutes of water exposure or for perspiring. Products are available in either 30+ SPF or 18 SPF.

Baby Einstein Babies Sunblock Lotion

The people who brought us the line of videos to make our babies even smarter than anyone could imagine, also have some a sun product. The Baby Einstein Babies Sunblock is available from Drugstore.com. The product has an SPF rating of 45 and is waterproof for up to 80 minutes in the water.

Coppertone Water Babies

The company that is synonymous with suntan lotions and oils has a line of products just for baby. The Coppertone Water Babies products are available in the Quick Cover Lotion Spray, Lotion, Lotion Spray, and Stick versions. All products, with the exception of the stick are SPF 50, with the stick being SPF 30. The products are hypoallergenic and gentle enough to be used on babies as well as other members of the family. The stick is best used on the face, nose, and ears.

Blue Lizard Australian Suncream SPF 30+

The Blue Lizard products were originally formulated in Australia, and are now manufactured in Tennessee. The product is hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, and chemical-free. It is available in SPF 30. Another feature is that the bottle that the suncream comes in turns from white to pink when it is exposed to ultra-violet (UV) rays. This lets one know that the exposure to those damaging rays is imminent.

It is important to keep in mind that before you place any of these products on babies six months and younger, that you consult your pediatrician. It is also suggested that you consult your physician if you have any concerns regarding the best type of sunscreen for your toddler.