Ease of application is important for parents, so we made sure to include some that could be thrown into a bag and applied to your baby last minute or on the go. Joyce Slaton, commerce editor, has also tried Thinkbaby with her family. She noted that it can be harder to find in drugstores and is a little pricier, but she liked the formula. "I thought Thinkbaby's formulation was really silky and easy to rub on, and it stayed on well during a day at the beach," she says. We continue the safer products mission by targeting harmful consumer product categories and developing safer alternatives. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: PURIFED WATER, CAPRYLIC /CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, POLYGLYCERY-4, ISOSTERATE, CETYL DIMETHICONE, HEXYL LAURATE, GLYCERIN, HYDROGENATED METHYL, ABIETATE (PINE WOOD RESIN), MAGNESIUM SULFATE (EPSOM SALT), CAPRYLHDROXAMIC ACID, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, RIBES RUBRUM (CURRANT) FRUIT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, TOCOPHEROL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, HYALUROUNIC ACID (PLANT BASED), CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT)

All of the sunscreens on this list meet the AAP's recommendations: they're broad-spectrum, have a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 (up to SPF 50), and do not contain the ingredient oxybenzone. Additionally, since parents generally prefer mineral sunscreens for young children, the active ingredient in all these sunscreens is either zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, or both. Taking your baby outdoors for exercise and fresh air is an important part of parenting, and a joyful one too. But fun in the sun brings the risk of burns and skin damage, so sunscreen is essential for outdoor activities. The best baby sunscreens protect your baby from both visible and invisible UV damage, are easy to apply, stay on well, and don't irritate your baby's skin, eyes, or nose. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: PURIFIED WATER, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, HYDROGENATED GLYCERYL ABIETATE, HEXYL LAURATE, CETYL DIMETHICONE, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL, VACCINIUM MACROCARPON (CRANBERRY) SEED OIL, RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) SEED OIL, CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, NATURAL FRAGRANCE OIL.Parents who look for "natural" baby products are generally looking for something they consider non-toxic, and Thinkbaby fits the bill: It's mineral-based, paraben- and BPA-free, and organic. The 20 percent zinc oxide in its formulation is also non-nano: its particles are large enough that parents needn't fear them affecting their babies' health (though the jury's still out on whether nano-sized particles are linked to health concerns).

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: PURIFED WATER, CAPRYLIC /CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, POLYGLYCERY-4 ISOSTERATE, CETYL DIMETHICONE, HEXYL LAURATE, GLYCERIN, HYDROGENTATED METHYL ABIETATE (PINE WOOD RESIN), MAGNESIUM SULFATE, CAPRYLHDROXAMIC ACID, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, PAPAYA, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, TOCOPHEROL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, HYALUROUNIC ACID (PLANT BASED) After 6 months of age, you can apply sunscreen to all exposed areas of your child's body. You'll still want to keep baby in the shade when possible, however, to avoid sunburn. How to apply baby sunscreen We believe you should always know the source of the information you're reading.Learn more about our editorial and medical review policies.Experts recommend putting sunscreen on your child on both sunny and cloudy days: the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that up to 80 percent of the sun's UV rays can penetrate cloud cover Opens a new window. Children with dark skin should wear sunscreen routinely, as should children with light skin. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE, CETYL DIMETHICONE, HEXYL LAURATE, GLYCERIN, HYDROGENATED METHYL ABIETATE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, TOCOPHEROL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, HYALURONIC ACID My son has moderate eczema and sunscreen always causes it to flare up. We finally found this sunscreen which works very well for his sensitive skin! Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50." Yes, you can apply sunscreen to babies younger than 6 months old, but you'll want to use it in minimal quantities. As mentioned previously, the AAP recommends that you only use sunscreen on small areas of their body, like your little one's face or the tops of their hands and feet. In general, keep babies under 6 months out of the sun and use protective lightweight clothing to cover their skin, including long sleeve shirts, pants and hats. Additionally, you want to avoid putting sunscreen on parts of her body that baby often puts in her mouth. Before we move forward, it’s important to note that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises against using sunscreen on children younger than 6 months.