According to HealthyChildren.org, children 6 months or older should wear sunscreen every time they are out in the sun. Parents should apply sunscreen to kids’ whole bodies, being careful around the eyes. The EWG recommends using a sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to avoid irritation. For children under 6 months, use sunscreen only on small areas of the body — such as the face — and cover them in protective clothes, hats and eyewear.
