When it comes to budget-friendly sun protection that gets the job done, this Soltan Kids Protect & Moisturise Suncare Lotion is the one to beat. The chunky trigger-spray bottle of this Solait Kids Sun Cream Spray is enough for children to get excited at the prospect of spraying themselves with cream, which earns it major points from parents.

At Childs Farm® we provide natural origin, sustainably sourced sensitive skincare products for you and your little ones. It is important to put this habit into our children young. By doing this every day with them, it is more likely they will implement this into their routine when they grow up." The price is influenced by the ingredients used and the level of UV protection. Also natural, organic ingredients - which are kinder to the environment and your child's skin - can often be more expensive. Our three sun-safe testers enjoyed trying it out and found it easy to spray. The formula comes out green, which our kids loved, although it's advisable to keep it away from clothes (especially white garments) as one preschool top was stained before we even left the house. The formula has a patented sun filtering system Mexoplex® combined with La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water, which is a skin-soothing antioxidant.

Made with 100% natural ingredients, this sunscreen is perfect for parents who worry about applying too many chemicals to their child’s skin and offers a natural alternative to sun protection.

Top of the list of sun safety tips for babies, is what they should wear. Loose, light cotton clothes - like oversized T-shirts with sleeves – are generally best. Shoulders can be particularly vulnerable to sunburn so it’s generally best to keep them covered. It's easy to apply from a squeeze bottle and went onto our kids' skin smoothly. It felt very lightweight and the older two could squeeze the bottle to apply it by themselves (with a bit of guidance). Designed by a UK dermatologist, the Altruist brand has earned a glowing reputation amongst shoppers for its excellent sun protection products and the Family Sunspray is the latest launch from the company. There are two main types of sunscreen on the market: chemical and mineral sunscreen. As the name suggests, chemical sunscreens use chemicals to filter out the sun’s damaging UV rays, whereas mineral sunscreens form a physical barrier against UV with mineral ingredients such as titanium dioxide or zinc oxide The NHS says that bottle-fed babies can be given a little cooled boiled water alongside their usual milk. From around 6 monthsMade with 98% organic ingredients including soothing hypoallergenic additions such as camomile and Vitamin E, this mineral sunscreen protects from the sun as well as cares for sensitive skin. Plus, the natural ingredients also mean it is reef-safe, so ideal for sea paddles.