Obviously, the best sunscreen for kids is the one they'll let you slather on them without complaining! But what's the best format?

Sunscreen for kids: lotion, spray or stick?

Best sunscreen for kids: Lotion, spray or stick?

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Bryce Gruber is the Executive Editor at Today's Parent and a Jewish mom to five growing kids. She's based in New York's Hudson Valley, loves writing shopping and trend content and catching up on pop culture. When she's not raising her children, she can be found hiking local mountains, traveling to sunny beaches and trying to get a handle on the endless laundry life provides.

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