There are literally hundreds of kids’ sunscreens to pick from. The problem is, as (if you’re like me, mildly frantic) parents we’re often buying them last-minute at the airport, maybe even abroad, or in bulk during a winter sale. 

For ease, I prefer a roll-on, or a stick. Here’s my quick-scan pick of the bunch, for spring and summer 2025.

With no messy hands – and available in pink or blue – it’s perfect for kids in school, promoting the importance of skincare, sun protection, and the habit of reapplying sunscreen. I’ve grabbed my kids one each, ready for summer 2025. Just brilliant. 

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Special mention also goes to SunSense Kids SPF50 Roll-On, recommended by The Allergy Mums Club as a dermatologist fave. It gets great reviews from parents year-on -year, with special mention on Amazon ratings for kids with particularly sensitive skin. 

MY OVERALL GO-TO(s)

So, (from my research) just what is the best sunscreen for kids option in 2025?

For an easy-win – always welcome when you’re running around after two small kids – my go-to roll on sunscreen for kids is the Childs Farm 50+ SPF. I can easily get it online in my Amazon order, or from almost any Boots store, and I know it does the job, gently but effectively. I also like the £7 price point. 

But I’m excited to use our Solar Buddies Applicators too, this summer, and try a few different formulas in each with my kids. They both have very different skin types and needs (one has a little eczema, the other is a total water baby), so I love the idea of catering to everybody, with minimal fuss.

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