4.55 out of 5 – Kidspot mums would purchase Banana Boat sunscreen again and recommend it to their friends and family.
Have fun in the summer sun with Banana Boat
Kiwis are very aware of the harmful effects of the sun but recent research* shows that we aren’t that great at keeping up with our sun smart routines. Do you remember to reapply sunscreen after two hours in the sun? Or after swimming? The research revealed that in the past 12 months 35% of Kiwi kids have been sunburnt and parents admitted that forgetting or finding it too time consuming was their main reasons for not applying or reapplying sunscreen to their kids.
How much? As a guide, each application requires 7 teaspoons of product – 1 per limb, 1 for your front, 1 for your back and one for your face, neck and ears
How often? Reapply at least every two hours or more often after swimming, sweating or towelling off – make it simple for yourself by setting a timer on your phone
“Reapplying sunscreen at the right time is really important, but less than a third of Kiwis are reapplying every two hours according to the research, putting families at risk of sun damage. It’s also very important to remember to reapply after swimming, perspiring or towelling off.” (Associate Professor Rosemary Nixon, Consultant Dermatologist).
Banana Boat top tips for having fun in the sun:
- Remember that sunscreen is only one part of protecting your family this summer!
- Apply your sunscreen 20 minutes before going outside.
- You will need to use 7 teaspoons of sunscreen per application
- Reapply at least every two hours, especially after swimming and towel drying.
- Get covered – wear protective clothing and find shade.
- Avoid the sun during the hottest times of the day.
- Check the expiry dates on your sunscreen – you may need to restock.
New Banana Boat Dry Balance™ SPF 50+ Sunscreen lets you have fun in the sun without feeling greasy or sticky. The formula combines SPF 50+ broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection with a formula that draws away excess moisture, leaving a soft matte finish that lets skin breathe – so your skin feels fresh, dry and comfortable.
Banana Boat offers a broad range of sun care products for families including products formulated especially for babies and kids, so your family can stay protected while having fun in the sun! Banana Boat Kids sun care products feature:
- SPF50+ Broad spectrum UVA/ UVB protection
- 4 hours water resistant
- Won’t run into eyes
- Non-greasy
- Fragrance free
- Fast and easy to apply
- Gentle formulation for young skin
- Roll on, pump bottle
Find out more at bananaboat.co.nz, or visit Banana Boat on Facebook for summer tips, competitions and the latest product information.
Each selected reviewer will receive:
- 1 x Banana Boat Dry Balance Lotion SPF 50+ (175ml)
- 1 x Banana Boat Baby Roll On SPF 50+ (75ml)
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*400 New Zealand adults were surveyed online by CoreData in October 2017.
My daughter would love to try. Summer is coming
Would love to try as we go in the sun everyday for more than 5 hours
Would love to try, we spend ALOT of time outside over summer! Always truck through heaps of sunscreen and banana boat is one we havnt tried.
We love being outdoors and would love our baby girl to experience it all with us, protected from the harsh NZ sun!
Would love to try this, we got through a lot of sunscreen having 3 kids and one who has a lot of allergies, keeping the kids in the shade with hats and sunscreen is the best way to be sun safe 😊
Yes, please. Would love to try for my 2-year-old girl.
Would love to try this, this summer is so hot.
My kids have very sensitive skin and react to most products so i am tempted to see if they will react to this too.
We always go to the beach and use a lot of sunscreen. Hate sunscreen that is sticky or thick and white. Looking for one that works and feels great
My two boys love playing outside in the and especially love the pool. Both my kids have different skin, my eldest gets dark very easily and doesn’t get burnt as much as my younger one who goes very red in the sun as he has fair skin.
I have three girls age 8, 4 1/2 and 1 year old. They are always outside and doing activities. I would love to try this Sunscreen as I have seen advertised. It can be hard to find a good Sunscreen. We just put up pool and off to beach soon over the holidays. It would be awesome to be chosen ads a reviewer so I could see what its like and recommend to other mums if its good. Thanks
Having a little ginger one in the sun requires a lot of sun protection. Still looking for the perfect one for my squirmy boy 🙂
We would love to be considered for your trial. We live rurally with a two year old and almost four year old who just love to be outside. Whether it’s feedimg out, looking after the animals, helping in the vege garden or exploring we are constantly outside. Finding a sunscreen that can hold up to the conditions we experience would be fabulous.
I would love to try a sunscreen that doesn’t make my kids hair all greasy! But as my daughter loves her hair in bunches and doesn’t always keep her hat in we need some on her head!
But mostly I try to keep them out of that mid day sun.
Yes please. As a mum to a 2 year old and working at an early childhood centre as a teacher, I am often out in the sun. These would be perfect to test out with myself, my two year old as well as the babies, toddlers and preschoolers at work. Perfect timing too because I’m looking for a new sunscreen
Would love to trial with my outdoor 18 month old!
I would love to try this sunscreen on my kids
We always use the banana boat SPF 50 everyday pump pack for the family. We like it because it doesn’t leave the skin greasy and it works! Which is really important in the northland sun. Would like to try these other banana boat products to see how they compare
Will be great to try these to choose the best
The dry balance sunscreen sounds awesome, I hate the greasy feel of sunscreen, so would love to trial it. Also have 4 children with a range of different skin types
Would love to trial this!
My 16month babe refuses to wear hats so when shes outside playing she is latgered in sunscreen and we have an umbrella up to shade her from the harsh rays as much as possible. She is lucly though and has her Dads tanned complexion and is looking rather tan at the moment!
Our 8 month old and 3 1/2 year old love spending time outside. We live near the beach and an outdoor salt pool. We spend hours and hours outside playing. Both girls always wear hats but they have sunscreen on their arms and legs daily. When swimming they have sunscreen from top to toe.
We would love to try Banana Boat sunscreen this summer.
Yes please would love to be considered for this trail. Have yet to source a trustworthy sunscreen brand for my three children. Would love to find one product that works for all 3 of them and then stuck with it long term
Keen to try these. Was really disappointed when the kids milk sunscreen wasn’t stocked anymore
Would love to try these, I am struggling to decide on a sunscreen for our two young kids and ourselves right now, these look great
Is love to try these sunscreens for my family. I have a 1yr old and a 3yr old.and i never know what to buy.
We keep sunsafe by applying sunscreen every time we are outside and always wear our hats.
I keep my little girl safe in the sun by apply sun block and puting on her sun hat . She is in the sun everyday playing in water so I make sure I keep up with her sun block. Would love to trial these 😍
These would come in handy with 2 little ones 19months and 3months
Yes please my daughter’s both have sensitive skin and I’d love to find a sunscreen my girls can use