Sun & Skin for splash pad days
Spray washes off sunscreen faster than swimming. Bring reef-safe SPF, mineral sticks, and UV layers.
Sun & Skin★ 4.6
Reef-safe SPF 50 mineral lotion
$14-20
Non-nano zinc oxide mineral sunscreen, water-resistant 80 minutes. 3 oz tube, fragrance-free.
Why we like it: Goes on white but rubs in better than most mineral options. Doesn't sting eyes when sweat washes it down — that's the only test that really matters at a splash pad.
toddlersbig-kidsparents
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Mineral stick sunscreen (face/ears)
$10-14
Solid SPF 50 mineral stick, 0.5 oz. Easy one-handed application on squirmy faces.
Why we like it: The only way to get sunscreen on a 2-year-old's face without a wrestling match. Lives in the diaper bag and lasts most of a season.
toddlersbig-kids
View on Amazon →Sun & Skin★ 4.4
Wide-brim sun hat (UPF 50)
$16-24
UPF 50+ wide-brim hat with neck flap and chin strap. Toddler, kid, and adult sizes.
Why we like it: Baseball caps leave the back of the neck exposed — that's where every parent gets fried. The flap looks dorky and we don't care.
toddlersbig-kidsparents
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UV-rated rash guard (long sleeve)
$18-28
UPF 50+ long-sleeve rash guard, sizes 12mo–12yr and adult. Quick-dry polyester blend.
Why we like it: Cuts your sunscreen reapplication in half. One shirt does the work of three rounds of lotion on the arms and back.
toddlersbig-kids
View on Amazon →Sun & Skin★ 4.3
Sun-blocking microfiber towel
$22-30
UPF 50+ microfiber beach towel, 60×30in. Doubles as wrap, picnic mat, or shoulder cover.
Why we like it: Dries 4x faster than cotton and cools you down when draped over hot shoulders. We bring two — one for kid, one for the bench.
parentsbig-kids
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