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Many sunscreens are advertised for kids, but reviews say the only differences between these and adult sunscreens are irritating fragrances, and sometimes, the form of UVA protection. Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are less irritating to sensitive skin than avobenzone. Blue Lizard Baby sunscreen SPF 30 (*est. $13/9 ounces) contains a combination of titanium dioxide (10%) and zinc oxide (5%), and it's both fragrance and chemical free. Keep in mind that Blue Lizard Baby is identical to their Sensitive formula. Banana Boat Sport (*est. $13/8 ounces) is recommended in two sunscreen reviews, but again, you'll need to read the label to be sure you're getting UVA protection. The Banana Boat Sport spray sunscreen formula contains avobenzone, while the Sport lotion sunscreen formula does not have any of the recommended UVA-protecting ingredients. Banana Boat Kids Quik Blok Sunblock Spray Lotion (*est. $7/8 ounces) contains avobenzone, which can be more irritating to kids' skin than the titanium dioxide or zinc oxide used in Blue Lizard Baby sunscreen.

Spwipes (*est. $9/10-pack) is sunscreen packaged in the form of disposable towelettes. While this sounds like a convenient option for kids who might not sit still for a lotion application, Spwipes don't contain any UVA-protecting ingredients. They come in SPF 30 and are water and sweat resistant. One 10-pack provides about four adult applications. While throwaway towelettes might be ideal for a hike in the woods when you don't want to lug a big bottle along, it's more cost effective and safer to choose one of the sunscreens in ConsumerSearch Fast Answers, which offer UVA protection and more applications for the price.

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