Comments on: The Safest Sunscreens for Kids

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:11:46 +0000

We tried the new nuetrogena & my 4yo had a terrible reaction after 2nd day of use. My gut tells me it’s whatever makes it waterproof. Going to try vanicream. Burts bees works but its a horrendous consistency.
Thanks for the info!

By: Rebeca Holloway

Rebeca Holloway — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:20:02 +0000

I recently did a similar review and tested TONS of chemical free sunscreens. For a while I didn’t think I was going to find one that didn’t stink or feel awful on the skin.

But, we really like Safe Baby (lotion) from SKIN by Monica Olsen (www.skinbymonica.com)…no chalky feel, sticky residue or harsh chemicals. Then we use Mad Gab’s (www.madgabs.com) face stick, which is also all natural.

By: RookieMom Heather

RookieMom Heather — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:55:01 +0000

Thanks for this fantastic testing and list… I’m a redhead with a redhead and he’s outside all day long. My other boy has two injuries on his face and we need to keep applying sunscreen to prevent scarring.

By: LISA

LISA — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:08:16 +0000

I AGREE, GREAT ARTICLE. VERY INFORMATIVE. I TRULY TRUST YOUR RESEARCH DUE TO YOUR HISTORY OF SKIN CANCER. I HAVE BEEN ON THE WEB SEARCHING AND READING AND WONDERING WHAT TO TRY. I ORDERED CALIFORNIA BABY FOR MY 13MONTH OLD AND THINK I AM GOING TO TRY ONE OF YOUR SUGGESTIONS FOR MY TWO OTHER CHILDREN…THANKS AGAIN!!!

By: Sheri

Sheri — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:32:46 +0000

Great site! I’m wondering if you’ve check out California Baby products? I have an 8-month-old redhead, and we’re trying to figure out the best thing to use on him this summer. I’ll be trying the Neutrogena baby screen as well.

By: sarah

sarah — Thu, 21 May 2009 14:59:41 +0000

thanks, meg. i just pulled out last year’s bottles, wondering if i could “get by” for a month or two. i plan to check out the neutrogena on my blancos, and pick up the trukid sfor emergencies and small spaces;)

By: stacie

stacie — Thu, 21 May 2009 14:58:23 +0000

I just found a great new chemical-free sunscreen for kids. Titanium and Zinc actives, no parabens, phtalates or fragrance and it rubs in much easier than vanicream and no tacky residue. I guess it was developed by a pediatric dermatologist and the packaging is super cute. My sun loves the little bird. It’s called Dr. Robin for kids and I bought it at my dermatologist office. It’s $20 for 3.5 oz. and it looks like they have a website where you can buy it too.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 20 May 2009 20:20:18 +0000

Will definitely be trying some of these out. Let us know how well the Nutrogena works, please.

By: Debbie Dubrow

Debbie Dubrow — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:54:44 +0000

Great article! We’ve used the vanicream for a few years now, but I’d like to try some of your other recommendations too…