The Best Kid-Friendly Sunscreens for Summer 2022

As NYC families get ready to welcome summer, it’s important to make sure you you have a kid-friendly sunscreen on hand! Yes we all love spending time outside and enjoying the suns rays, but these need to make sure your kids skin is staying safe from harmful rays. These sunscreens are gentle on kids’ skin and are free from harmful chemicals, so you and your kids can focus on having a fun-filled summer!

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All Good Kid’s Sunscreen Lotion

SPF: 30 broad spectrum
$17

Having a sunscreen that will be gentle on your kid’s skin is something that many parents look for. All Good adds chamomile to their sunscreen which is perfect for soothing sensitive skin. This mineral sunscreen lotion is UVA/UVB protected, water-resistant, lightweight, non-greasy, and is made with reef-safe ingredients. All Good makes sure that your skin feels great while also being protected!

Anthelios Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 50

SPF: 50 broad spectrum
$33.50

If you’re planning on going out in the sun, don’t forget to bring Anthelio’s sunscreen with you! This sunscreen was made for sensitive skin, adults and kids alike. This sunscreen will protect you from the sun’s UV in and out of water. It is also paraben-free, oil-free and fragrance-free to name a few benefits!

Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin

SPF 50
$15.79

This popular mineral sunscreen lotion is great for little ones that have sensitive skin and are great to use on both the face and body. Not only is this sunscreen pediatrician-recommended, but it is made with a tear-free formula and is hypoallergenic, making it the perfect fit for all little ones!

Babo Botanical Baby Skin Mineral Sunscreen

SPF: 50 broad spectrum
$16.99

This vegan sunscreen is another perfect choice for babies that have sensitive skin! Babo Botanicals is gluten, soy, and dairy-free. The sunscreen is ultra sheer and lightweight, making it easy to apply on young kids.

Baby Bum Sunscreen Spray

SPF: 50 broad spectrum
$13.99

Baby Bum is a 100% mineral-based and reef-safe sunscreen that protects against UVA/UVB rays. It protects and also hydrates the skin with coconut oil and shea and cocoa butter. This lotion is lightweight, non-greasy, and fragrance-free so parents can feel good about protecting their kid’s skin! When applying to kids, make sure you apply sunscreen 15 minutes before sun exposure.

Babyganics Sunscreen Lotion

SPF: 50 broad spectrum
$9.99

This plant-based sunscreen seems to be a favorite for many parents! Babyganics is made with certified organic ingredients such as cranberries, raspberries, seed oils, and sunflowers. This sunscreen is a little thicker than other brands, so you only need to apply a small amount to your kids for full coverage!

Badger Kids Mineral Sunscreen

SPF: 40 broad spectrum
$17.99

Protect your kids from the grueling sun with the Badger Mineral Sunscreen. It’s water-resistant, hypoallergenic and uses organic ingredients to make sure that the skin is not only protected but nourished. This sunscreen effectively protects kids for 80 minutes in the sun. Plus, it smells like tangerine and vanilla so you won’t have any trouble convincing your kids to put it on!

Coola Mineral Body Sunscreen Lotion

SPF: 50 broad spectrum
$62

Check your pockets and make sure you have this sunscreen in your pocket before you leave! It provides protection for even the most sensitive skin and it’s so lightweight that you won’t even know you’re wearing it. Kids can wear it when they’re leaving the house or even playing in the water. No matter where you go or what you do, this sunscreen will keep your kids protected against the beating sun!

Hello Bello Kid’s Mineral Sunscreen Lotion

SPF: 50 broad spectrum
$13.99

Put your trust in Hello Bello this summer with their reef-friendly and water-resistant sunscreen! It contains cocoa seed butter, chamomile, cucumber, avocado and more that soothes and moisturizes skin while protecting your kids from the harmful rays of the sun. This sunscreen is reliable, protecting your kids against all three types of UV rays to ensure they stay safe.

Tropic Sport SPF 50 Sunscreen

SPF: 50 broad spectrum
$24.99

This sunscreen isn’t just protective of the sun rays, but it’s also extremely eco-friendly. It’s reef-friendly, the moisturizing sunscreen is inside an eco-friendly aluminum tube outside which you can easily dispose of in a recycling bin. Kids can play all day, the sunscreen lasts 80 minutes before needing a new coat and you don’t have to worry about them getting wet because it’s water-resistant for up to 4 hours! And for kids with sensitive skin, Tropic Sport adds ingredients like Tucuma Seed Butter, Boabab Oil, and Macadamia Nut oil that replenishes lipids to hydrate and moisturize skin.

Windward School

A coed, independent day school exclusively for students with dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities, The Windward School enrolls students in grades one through nine. 98% of Windward students move on to mainstream schools after completing The Windward School's academic program. The Windward School is nationally recognized for its development of instructional programs designed specifically to help students achieve language proficiency. The School&rsquo;s academic curriculum is research-based and multisensory in nature and is designed to give students the skills they need to succeed in school and return with confidence to mainstream educational settings.

Camp Lee Mar

A private 7 week residential summer program offering a unique curriculum incorporating a strong Academic and Speech program with traditional camp activities. Our campers flourish at Lee Mar due to the structured environment we provide which allows our campers to feel comfortable and secure. Careful study is made of parent input, school (IEPs), camper interview, etc., so that the interests and needs of each child can best be determined for suitable grouping prior to the camper arriving. At Lee Mar the children find comfort and friendship with children of similar age and functioning level. From this foundation we encourage our campers to embrace and learn new skills and have new experiences which they can build upon on their return home. We also focus on building friendships which last throughout the year, as well as learning how to cope with the dynamics of group situations. Development of the whole child is our goal. We work hard at improving the daily living, social, and life skills of our campers, while giving them the happiest summer of their lives!

The Vincent Smith School

Vincent Smith School is a non-profit, coed, independent school for grades 1-12 that serves students from Nassau, Suffolk, and NYC since 1924. The school is most known for its small classes, supportive staff, and individualized programs for students with learning differences such as Dyslexia/Dyscalculia/Dysgraphia, as well as school anxiety, school reluctance, or ADHD.&nbsp; We emphasize academic, college-prep success through differentiated instruction and on-site services as needed for reading, speech, or OT in dedicated classrooms. VSS offers rolling admissions throughout the year at our scenic Port Washington campus. &nbsp;