Summer! What's the latest and greatest in sunblock and insect repellent?

[TwoBees]

Time for me to start taking stock of our sunscreen supply. Last year we mostly used Coppertone Tear Free, which had a very nice concentration of Zinc but was also mixed with one of the chemical sunscreens, which aided in spreadability. DH prefers sprays, which I know are not great for kids, but he applies the sunblock most morning before camp so I also need to find something easy. What's new this year that is nice and spreadable, not too sticky, and relatively healthy for the kids?

Also...bug spray. I hate using bug spray. I always feel like I need to take a shower before going to bed after I use it. But mosquitoes and ticks are supposed to be especially bad this year, so I think we are going to have to use it. Any favorite products?

[Tenasparkl]

We got some Super Goop sunscreen mousse in the Sephora sunscreen sampler and so far I like it. It's a little easier to apply than regular sunscreen once you get used to the odd texture.

[essnce629]

We'll be sticking with our favorite physical sunscreens that we've used for the past several summers-- Vanicream, Blue Lizard Sensitive, TruKid, and Thinksport.

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[mmsmom]

I love Sawyer bug spray. I get it on Amazon but did see it at Target recently too.

[marymoo86]

Super awesome sunscreen deal at Target - Picked up ThinkBaby and Blue Lizard

[lizzywednesday]

I get the Wegmans store brand in Kids and Sport formulations.

Within the next month, they'll have a $1 off coupon for the twin-pack of spray with a sample envelope of lotion in their discount card flyers, which is usually when I buy it.

I'm partial to stick sunscreen, any stick (Wegmans is usually the most budget-friendly, though they do add a fragrance), for faces.

DD prefers lotion to spray, but I totally get the appeal of the spray for speed in a busy morning routine!!!

ETA: Last year, I bought a pocket spray of OFF! for DD to take to camp for after swim/pool time; I have Cutter in a pump spray for home use. I got the highest insecticide I could without an aerosol (I hate them) and used a coupon or Cartwheel. We'll have to get more for this year.

Ticks, and tickborne diseases, scare the living cr@p out of me!

[WatchingThemGrow]

We love Neutrogena Pure and Free liquid for faces (and my arms) but it’s not everywhere. It’s purescreen, not helioplex.5%titanium and 3% zinc. Totally spreadable. We use a big yellow banana boat that’s tear free and 3.1 and 4% titanium and zinc as well.


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[SASM]

Insect repellant...parents on our travel soccer team HIGHLY RECOMMEND Victoria Secret "Amber Romance". Some parents love the spray but I, personally, cannot stand it...too strong if I am spraying it all over head to toe. HOWEVER, the body lotion is very doable scent-wise for me. It works better than wearing nothing BUT I am a no-see-um and mosquito magnet!

[MSWR0319]

I got the Banana Boat Simply Protect to try this year. I'm not a big fan of spray, but like you said I know it won't get put on if we don't go this route. It's new this year, so no EWG yet, but it's better than most sprays I've seen.