{"id":330,"date":"2015-05-29T04:33:00","date_gmt":"2015-05-29T08:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/2015\/05\/a-summer-of-splash-tips-and-tricks-for-getting-kids-to-use-sunscreen.html"},"modified":"2022-09-29T19:04:36","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T23:04:36","slug":"a-summer-of-splash-tips-and-tricks-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/a-summer-of-splash-tips-and-tricks-for\/","title":{"rendered":"A Summer of Splash: Tips and Tricks for Getting Kids to Use Sunscreen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Summer of Splash has started at our house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As soon as our pool water warmed up to 75 degrees, the kids were in it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have WET KIDS!!!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are now swimming every day! I think by the end of summer, I will not have 3 children, I will have 3 little fish! Sun protection is a big deal at our house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to\u00a0Neutrogena Wet Skin Kids<\/a> sunscreen, swim shirts, and avoiding peek daytime hours they will be protected from the sun to the best of my abilities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Join in Neutrogena <\/a>and Parent’s Magazine\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Summer of Splash: Tips and Tricks for Getting Kids to Use Sunscreen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Using sunscreen is a BIG part of our family’s SPLASH worthy moments. My kids are thankfully, enthusiastic users. Here are some tips and tricks for getting kids to use sunscreen that have worked for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Routines to Get Ready for Summer Splashing:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now is the time to purchase new sunscreen. We always choose a broad-spectrum UVA \/ UVB protection sunscreens that are over SPF 30. If you apply it liberally and as often as the package\u00a0recommends, a\u00a0family of 5 should go through a tube or bottle of sunscreen frequently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know it is expensive \u00a0– but it is one way that I can protect my kids and worth the cost. We keep our sunscreen in a basket near the swim suits and beach towels. \u00a0I check it often and replace as needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using additional forms of protection (hats, sun shirts, sun shades) can cut down on the amount of sunscreen used, but there will still be areas needing protection. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forming a summer splash routine with your kids will help ensure protection from the sun. A routine helps the kids know what to expect. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We do the same thing in the same order every time we go swimming.\u00a0I have found it takes the kids a good 5 days minimum of doing the routine before it becomes just that, a routine. \u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n