Kids suncream what is the best in hot countries?

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AIBU to think no kids suncream is going to do its job?

We go to Egypt in 3 weeks and I am stocking up on what we need but I am really not sure what suncream will be best for my ginger and fair hair kids.

We have only experienced heat of up to 26 degrees or so in the past so I was preparing to stock up on the best expensive suncreams but reading reviews on boots all the kids creams have some negative reviews. I wanted the soltan once ones but now I'm not sure.

Any advice or recommendations please?

I don't want the mist spray and will apply every 2 hours when outside or swimming.

Thanks.

I use Boots Soltan once https://www.boots.com/soltan-kids-once-trigger-spray-spf50and-250ml-10341941 for my boys. Have done for years and it’s been really good. It’s supposed to last all day but I do reapply it every 3 hours or so to be safe.

Altruist. Was developed by a dermatologist, has a 5 star UVA rating and is a really good price.

We swear by Reimanns P20 factor 50. Never used the specific kids version as it didn’t exist when mine were small, but the original one has never let us down on multiple very hot holidays. You don’t need to reapply it constantly which is a huge bonus.

Aside from that always great results from Boots own brand kids Soltan. The stick version is a godsend for quickly running across noses and shoulders.

I'm in the hot and sticky US and find coppertone water babies spf 50 and higher works well. You can get it on Amazon uk

Piz Buin and SunBum are our favourites.

I used P20 (mentioned above) on DD before - never again! Smells awful and she burnt horribly with it on

We use Child’s Farm factor 50 for my 2 year old - and me! Granted, my 2 year old has only been abroad once last year to Italy using it but he never burned, and we use it here as well. However, I’ve used Childs Farm for myself for years as it’s the only sun cream I’ve found which doesn’t aggravate my eczema, and I’ve never burned with it, abroad or here. We do reapply it regularly. It’s not the cheapest though, £10+ per bottle. I don’t mind paying it because anything else my skin reacts and also it suits my son, but there may be cheaper recommendations on here.

I also use this. Not 'once' a day though. I apply it all the time, as you usually would.

Aldi's lacura range is factor 50, sensitive skin and has a 5 star uva rating. I've used it for years on my kids but admittedly not in Egyptian heat. But it comes out well in product testing and is a great price.

We always get Aldi's. We used it in Eygpt in May and last year in Morocco. You meed to cover them as much as possible, t shirt in the pool, under shade whenever it's available etc. My GC 7 and 10 still came back really dark. We also used it for everyone in Malaga, other people were burning, we just tanned.

We use Reimanns P30 it's great stuff and we never burn plus it's very waterproof too

I then top up with Soltan if need be

Thank you all, what a mix of views!

I have never used Aldi suncream.

Looking at soltan once people have said they wouldn't recommend it.

I don't think I would buy P20 as I apply it so regularly anyway I think it would waste the all day long benefit and cost more.

One of the dc is very sensory and won't wear a sunsafe just shorts.

It will probably be approaching 40 degrees in august in Egypt. We were there three weeks ago and people were collapsing due to the heat in the resort. Your dc will need to be covered in a suit, particularly if they are fair skinned with total sun block on their exposed bits.

Sunsense factor 50 is excellent - never burnt wearing it and I’m fair skinned. Good for allergy-prone skin and easy to apply texture. I get kids SPF50. It’s an Australian brand.

I agree a suit is necessary - similarly you can use a football kit type shirt in the water to protect shoulders (my ds is sensory too).
We used uvistat 50 in Tunisia recently - was fine to rub in etc and no burning in 43 degrees heat

It’s not the temperature that impacts the strength of UV rays and damage to skin. Use a decent SPF 50 that you can apply regularly.

I bought the Tesco kids SPF 50 before we went to Spain last month. We were in the blazing sun most of the day (and it was 35c if that matters). No one got any sunburn and actually hardly a tan. We’re all quite fair.

Suncream was a real challenge for our tactile defensive DS with sensory issues. We use Ultrasun sport which is an oil which he actually likes!

I have very fair skin as does my little boy and get heat rashes and eczema. I used la rosche posay (not sure if I spelt it right!) and neither of us burnt. I used Nivea for my little boy for one day and he came out in a heat rash switched to the kids la rosche and back to normal with no more reactions!

Aldi suncream is fine apparently. Passes the test. We use it at home but on hols, especially with pools I use boots “once” because it’s thicker - I reapply it like a normal suncream.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgeevnvj997o.amp

I use Soltan Once factor 30 on my blonde DD and myself, she is nearly 8 and has never burnt yet in Greece, Spain etc. I do also have her in a rash vest style swimsuit most of the time to keep her shoulders covered and reapply the cream if I feel it’s needed.

I used to use p20 but got fed up of the yellow stains it made on clothes - has that improved at all does anyone know??

The heat in Egypt at the moment is extreme. It was so hot that you couldn’t realistically be out in it for any period of time. We had to spend all of our time covered and in the shade. Even in the water you needed a full rash vest. It’s also very difficult because you can’t cool down. The enormous pool was like taking a bath. We saw multiple people faint and someone had a seizure and almost died. We have been multiple times and never has it been like this.

The OP will need to be extremely careful with little ones as sun cream simply won’t be enough

I've had skin cancer - consultant recommended Sunsense factor 50 and have used it for the last 10 years on myself and kids and never burnt, although I cover up now and don't sunbathe. My kids have very pale skin, are outside a lot and have never burnt. Sun sense ultra is sadly undergoing a remake and I can't get hold of it this year so have switched to la roche posay. Haven't used it yet but reviews look good. Heard good things about boots soltan too but haven't used it myself

Just to add my consultant said covering up is always better than sun cream. Rash vests etc are great

Aldi SPF 50 - in a white bottle. Used it last week on an island with limited shade in 35+ degree heat and no burning at all. Also, at £2/3 per bottle it doesn’t cost much to keep reapplying.

We switched from Sunsense to uvistat as Sunsense 50 can be hard to get in my pharmacy.