When do you stop using suncream?

[shaniahoo]

DD4 just started school, last week I was finding putting suncream on her the biggest PITA of the morning routine so I'm happy not to be doing it now. I've looked ahead and next week and first week of October is meant to be sunny and warm again. What time of year does the sun get weak enough that your kid won't burn if they don't wear suncream? I don't remember ever in my life using suncream in October but the forecast kinda looks that way?

What time of year does the sun get weak enough that your kid won't burn if they don't wear suncream?

There isn't a set day as such it's just a question of what the temperature is on that particular day. If it's over about 22 degrees and they are going to be spending 30 minutes or more outside then they still need sunscreen but only on the exposed skin so it shouldn't take you too long.

I would only use it if it's going to be a warm sunny day. So first week back in September, when it was 30 degrees, yes. Now, when it's barely 20, no.

Sunscreen should be applied all year round.

It's not about the heat it's about the UV levels

The UV levels are low in October

We used a spray on one so it was much easier to apply than a sticky cream. The only spray on that we hated was Ambre Solaire invisible mist, Boots Soltan is good, easy to spray on and rub in. High factor too.

I'm in northwest and it's grey, raining and miserable. So no suncream.

I go based on the UV index, not the time of year or the temperature, as it’s the UV that causes sunburn rather than whether it’s a hot/sunny day (UV rays can pass through clouds and rain!).

Most weather apps tell you the UV level that day - I use the met office app.

Only when it was really hot in the first week back. They aren't outside that long in the day. DC have a roll on I encourage them to use to top up their faces before break times but I don't think DS has ever remembered to do so.

The roll ons are out of their bags again now

If you're in the UK, no it shouldn't. Children need to be exposed to safe amounts of sunlight for vitamin D production etc.

Outside of the sunniest summer days, sunscreen isn't necessary unless you're going to be out all day and its particularly sunny. For walking to / from school and playing out for 30 mins twice a day in standard autumn sunshine, it's fine to not bother with sunscreen.