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Learning how your child reacts to the sun is always a fun experiment! Even though they share the same genetics, siblings often times react differently to the sun. My older three brown right up and then you have my baby who burns just like his mama. I'm going to give you some of my best sun care tips for toddlers so buckle up!
We were in Tonga over the winter (their summer) and we had to leave early because Malakai couldn't handle the heat. It was so hot, like Arizona heat but with 85% humidity hot. No fun. I've never experienced heat like that and hopefully I never will have to again. Malakai was extremely sensitive to the heat there too. I'm not sure if it had to do with his prematurity or if he had somehow contracted a mosquito-borne illness. He'd toss-and-turn all night long, never napped and he was pretty much the grumpiest he's ever been. I needed to learn quickly how to take care of him in the sun.
The only thing he ended up loving was being dipped in the ocean and then laying down in the shade. Obviously that wasn't always an option so we had to get creative with how we dealt with him overheating. Some of my favorite ideas are:
- Sunscreen and a higher SPF than you think you'll need. Toddlers skin is still so fragile and thin that they need extra sun protection. Don't be afraid to try the Blue Lizard® Australian Sunscreen out for yourself. How you take care of your skin when you're young will determine how it looks when you're older.
- Rompers and lots of them. The fabric in these rompers are fantastic. They're extremely breathable and come in different sleeve and pant lengths. These were a huge lifesaver in the heat and I ended up buying more of them once we came home.
- Hats and large ones too. The wider the rim of the hat, the more area it'll cover. I do like those hats that look like a towel is hanging down, but fashion over function for me and so I like to stick with bucket hats. Be sure that there is a strap to secure it on your baby's head. But also make sure that the secure tab can easily come off, like a velcro one.
- SPF proof swimwear in addition to your sunscreen. There is never too much sun protection and get all the coverage you can find. I love that swimwear now is available with additional SPF because you can't always swim in long sleeves and pants.
- Water, water, and more water. Toddlers need hydration as much as adults and they'll feel miserable too if they don't stay hydrated. There is always that rule of drink before you're thirsty. Stay on top of it and be sure they're getting the amount they need.
- Washcloths. Dip these in the cool water and place it around your child's neck. This has an immediate effect on how your body feels and it can help them get the energy they need so that you can get them out of the heat.
Babies and ourselves need a lot of sun coverage for our skin. In the last few years I've had moles removed which were on the cusp of being cancerous. I've been more diligent to cover myself and my children more because of this. Tonga was by far my worst sunburn and so while we were there I made sure to cover them in Blue Lizard® sunscreen before they even started for the day. I knew they'd run off to the beach and sunscreen would be impossible for them to remember.
I love the Blue Lizard® Baby Sunscreen especially for Malakai's sensitive skin and you can easily find it at your local Walmart. But the most important feature I love is that the Patented Smart Bottle™ technology - bottle changes color when exposed to harmful UV sunlight. This can be used as a great teaching tool for your kids on when to re-apply sunscreen (only the bottle will change colors). Just remember to consult your pediatrician before applying sunscreen to children younger than 6 months.
Tell me, what are your favorite sun care tips for toddlers? Also don't forget to download the Ibotta app where you can get a $4 rebate just for purchasing Blue Lizard® Baby Sunscreen.
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