18 Ways to Stay Safe in the Sun

A burn—everyone's had one and everyone hates them. Avoid aloe duty and beat the heat this summer with these 18 Ways to Stay Safe in the Sun.

Applying logic to babies is an exercise in futility, but this all-natural sunscreen is a welcome exception. An effective broad-spectrum (UVA & UVB) lotion with ingredients that include jojoba, avocado and carrot, this formula won't sting little eyes either. (As with all lotions, for children under the age of 6 months check with your pediatrician.)

Sun safety is serious, yes, but that doesn't mean the kids can't have a little fun with it. Funglasses protect against both UVA and UVB rays in cute styles that kids will actually want to wear. You'll see.

Beach bag at the breaking point? Save space with a lotion that provides coverage for the entire family: safe ingredients, full coverage and clear application, with water-resistant properties for anyone engaging in wet and wild fun.

On her bucket list for today—pick flowers, catch fish, climb monkey bars, run in sprinkler, spray little brother with hose. There's no limit to the possibilities of outdoor fun in the sun and a wide-brim, organic-cotton bucket hat is an essential cohort.

Shape up. We're tough enough on ourselves as it is, so swimwear season shouldn't add to the angst. A well-made, well-fitted shape-wear-inspired suit like this one will show off your best assets, while keeping you covered where it counts.

Your boot camp coach (tormentor) likes you to feel the burn. Your lips do not. Protect that all-important pucker with an ultra-high sunblock formulated especially for the lips.

You know burnout (endless rounds of singing B-I-N-G-O will do that). The sunscreen version, however, will have you singing its praises. Water-resistant, with broad-spectrum coverage, this antioxidant-rich formula is also chemical/paraben/petroleum and PABA-free, biodegradable and ocean safe. Still looking for the perfect kids sunscreen? Bingo.

It's time to practice what we preach but there's no harm in looking good while doing it. A fitted rashguard with ruching is just what the style doctor ordered for protective sun wear for moms.

We'll go to great lengths to avoid carrying excess weight in the summer months (cutting carbs, banning sugar). Continue that theme when it comes to eyewear for your active days. These sunglasses are light on your face, and on your wallet.

For less mess, trade slathering sunscreen for a slick stick that makes applying sunscreen to the face and body easy, giving them effective protection against the sun's harmful rays.

Never one to be shy about speaking her mind, this long sleeve graphic rashguard covers her—and our—summer sentiments exactly. Made with polyester and spandex for quick drying time.

Outside, it's a beautiful thing to behold. Inside, it's a mess of lotions, snacks, books, glasses, skipping ropes, shovels, pails, towels, phones, beverages and bathing suits. If you have to lug everyone else's stuff around too, shouldn't you look good doing it?

The hoodie remains hot, though in this case not literally. A moisture-wicking cover up with mesh panels for added breathability, it will look hip yet feel comfortable for kids to throw on apres swim.

You've packed up your entire house. Too bad you're only headed out to the park. Sun safety prep for babes can take on a life of its own but experts still say the best protection is a good hat and long sleeves. You're already halfway there with our find of an ideal topper for tots (you're welcome).

Surf's up, so add a little tropical fun to their summer swim wear. Meant to be worn long, past the knee, kids will look casually cool in them—even if they are too young to care about any of that.

Face it—90% of the blame for sun-aged skin goes to UVA rays (and the regrettable years we sunbaked using baby oil). Block it all out with a sunscreen that includes a premium moisturizer and all the protection your delicate skin needs in a cosmetically clear (read: not thick and white), chemical-free formula.

Give them a head start with a swim hat that will protect sensitive scalps. Made of spandex and available in cute prints for younger kids, these one-size-fits-all caps will keep scalps from seeing red.

Indoor rest with a baby is rare so it should come as no surprise that outdoor is the same—but with the added worry of the sun on delicate skin. A hooded one-piece suit with high UV protection will take away some of the concern. Stopping them from eating sand is a whole other issue.