This post is sponsored by Banana Boat
Since 1980 we Australian’s have been told to “Slip. Slop. Slap.”
You would think it would be ingrained into us by now, yet 1400 people a year still die from skin cancer.
That’s one of the reasons why sunscreen is included in my packing lists for:
- the beach,
- a picnic,
- a day trip,
- and my medical kit for a holidays.
It doesn’t matter whether your family holiday is going to the snow, the bush or the beach like our family travels to South East Asia – the sun is harsh and you will get burnt if you don’t cover up.
In South East Asia we have been reminded by the pool guys that the sun is extremely harsh just like in Australia. I try my best to ensure we are always wearing a hat, rashie and sunscreen.
I am often shocked when I see children from other countries (where being sun smart adage is obviously not so promoted) without any covering and I am even more dismayed if they have severe burns with peeling skin, going back out into the sun without a shirt, hat or sunscreen.
But look, I’m not perfect. We have even been caught out when Lewis dropped his nap time on our holiday in Phuket and we forgot to reapply sunscreen after lunch. We then had to stay out the sun for a couple of days.
What we needed was the new Banana Boat 50+ spray clear
Staying safe in the sun for a good part of the day would have been easier as the new sunscreen lasts for 4 hours not the traditional 2 hours. This new sunscreen works best if you apply it liberally 15-20 minutes before you go outside. Apparently this new sunscreen is not only water-resistant but sweat resistant, so perfect when we go on holiday to those hot tropical regions.
How to use the new Banana Boat 50+:
- apply 20 minutes prior to going outside
- reapply after swimming, exercise and excessive perspiration that has been towel dried.
- don’t forget to apply to forgotten areas like: eyes, ears, lips, shoulders and behind your knees.
Banana Boat now also has an Aloe Vera Lip Balm 30+ which is great not for just hot sunny days but also those windy and cold days we are now experiencing through winter.
I have always carried Banana Boat products with me since Lewis was born because they make a baby sunscreen and a toddler sunscreen that come in a handy roll on size that fitted nicely into my pouch in the pram.
So basically it is really simple and easy have a sun smart holiday for all the family, just remember the old slogan:
“slip on a shirt,
slop on some sunscreen
and slap on a hat.”
You can also slide on some lip balm for good measure 😉 .
What else do you do to stay sun smart?
*DISCLOSURE: This post was sponsored by Banana Boat
It’s great that you’re sharing the sun smart message because I often think it’s still being ignored. When I was a teenager I was in the sun all of the time – playing sport, at the beach. Back then I thought that I only had to apply once per day (back when it was only 15+) but I was so wrong. I am now paying the price with moles and reckles. I am always so particular with my sons skin and protect him as much as I can. I’ve never tried the spray on sunscreen though, for some reason I worry that it’s not as good and thorough a coverage as cream?
What we are not use to is always hard to get use to isn’t it Eva. One thing I find with the spray on is it can reach areas that you may miss when you are spreading the lotion, plus much quicker to get onto the kids when they are wriggling.
I try to have a bottle of sunscreen in the car so we always have access to some. Thankfully I grew up with the slip slop slap song and it is just common sense to do it to my kids. Though I forgot about the catchy jingle.
I’m sure it’s because of the jingle and campaign I am the same and always have some packed in mu son’s bag.
Ha ha – sometime annoying is good right.
Thanks for joining in #wednesdaywanderlust
I suppose that’s the whole point of the jingle hey Malinda.
100% agreed! I always put sun screen on, and I’m not a toddler anymore 😀
Yes sun screen is important for everyone no matter their age Valeria
Really great tips, I always cover up Monkey when we go away but I am a guilty of forgetting when we just go for a trip to the park – sometimes the weather here in the UK is so changeable! Thanks so much for linking up with #MondayEscapes
It is so easy to forget about the sunscreen when the sun is hiding behind the clouds Ting. Even here in Aus I have to make a conscious effort to put it on on cloudy days.
Thanks for reminding us of such an important message. It’s horrible seeing bright red kids on the beach not covered up. Thanks for sharing with the #BlogFair.
I feel the same Karen