We recently talked about Skin Deep Cosmetics Safety Database’s Sunscreen Report, which revealed that an alarming number of leading sunscreen brands don’t live up to the sun protection they promise, and on top of that, cause us to absorb potentially harmful chemicals like oxybenzone into our skin.

As the ozone layer continues to be depleted and we’re increasingly more exposed to UV radiation, finding a safe, effective sunscreen should be a major priority for all of us – but particularly for our kids. Not only are kids more harmed by sun exposure, but they also absorb more of what’s put on their skin because of a greater skin surface area to body weight ratio.

According to the World Health Organization, children’s skin is thinner and more sensitive, and prone to burn after only a very short time in the sun. The WHO also warns that when kids are exposed to lots of sun and are sunburned early in life, they’re at a higher risk for developing melanoma when they’re older.

With such uncertainty about many sunscreen, what’s the best way to keep our kids safe in the sun? The WHO recommends wearing protective clothing and hats and seeking shade as the most effective ways to prevent harmful UV exposure – providing a high-SPF physical barrier between the skin and the sun is best.

That’s why we like Kiddopotamus’s Rayshade and Babyshade Double Stroller Covers. These shades block 99% of UV rays, and the Double Stroller Cover also protects against wind and insects. Click here to read more

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