Kids Sunscreen & Sun Safety

I was recently picked to be one of the Coopertone Water MOMS! This program enlists parents and bloggers nationwide to not only spread the name of the Coppertone brand,but learn and share some basic fasts about sun safety. Though it hasn’t been all that warm here in the NorthEast to apply much sunscreen yet, no matter which brand of kids sunscreen you are loyal to, here are some facts and ideas provided to me in a brochure by Coppertone that may be helpful to your family.

1. Follow the Numbers

Choose a Broad Spectrum sunscreen SPF 15 or higher whenever you’re outdoors

2. Select Water Resistant Sunscreens that Can Keep Up with the Kids

For the kids, use water resistant sunscreens with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 or higher – a continuous spray sunscreen is quick and easy for them, too.

3. Apply

Apply sunscreen 15 minutes before your are exposed to the sun.

4. Reapply, Reapply, Reapply

Be sure to reapply every 2 hours in the sun and after swimming, sweating and toweling off.

Though for those of you interested, there is currently a $1.00 off coupon on the Coppertone.com website!