If like me you have a small child that is so independent that they scream at you as soon as you try to help them do anything, then you're going to be a happy person in a minute. Where babies and children are concerned, the official advice from the NHS is to 'take extra care' and always use suncream that is at LEAST factor 30. The applicator is perfect for children to take on days out, to school etc allowing easy re-application of sunscreen throughout the day. With our Tracked Airmail service you may be required to pay import taxes or customs calculated by your local customs authority.

Do not use with Ambre Solaire or P20 applications as the ingredients in these products may affect the Applicator. Also, the less mess, less stressful application meaning the kids were able to apply their sun cream independently. It’s important to note that when decanting sunscreen, it is essential to ensure that the new container is clean and dry before transferring the product, as any contaminants or moisture can affect the effectiveness of the sunscreen.We didn’t have sun cream covered sticky hands at all and even our son could apply his own sunscreen, albeit with a little help from me to do his neck and back. My daughter would have a meltdown every day at the prospect of applying sun cream but with this there is no fuss.

Please Note – Parcels that are sent via Airmail may be be subject to additional taxes and customs charges. Most schools and holiday clubs have ‘no touch’ policies in place, making it impossible for teachers and teaching staff to assist children when applying sunscreen. We are always at the beach and, like you said, it’s a nightmare when you get sticky hands full of sand after applying sun cream! They launched the product after discussing the ‘no-touch policy’ in place at schools and created a product that allows teachers to apply sun cream to children in a safe and convenient way.These are going to be a regular feature in our Summer beach survival kit bag when we head to the beach this year, and I can see us having plenty of beach days as a result. As the UK’s biggest paediatric first aid provider, Mini First Aid teach a lot of parents and children! They came up with the idea for Solar Buddies, a no-mess applicator that would make suncream accidents a thing of the past.

The applicator allows children to apply their own sunscreen, teaching them about sun safety, as well as independence. So if you are sick of sun cream covered hands and are looking for a better way to apply sunscreen to the whole family, look no further than Solar Buddies. While at the beach I reapplied our sun creams at regular intervals and loved the fact my hands were cream-free, each and every time. Not only that, but because it is a roll-on applicator, it means less mess and no sticky hands or hands full of sand either.It can make sun protection a fun and interesting topic for the most independent of children, as they can apply protection for themselves!