It’s a feeling every parent knows. The sun is shining, the kids are halfway out the door, and the question hits you: "Wait, where is the sunscreen?"
Cue the frantic 10-minute hunt through every bag, drawer, and car side-pocket, all while a toddler loses patience and you lose your mind.
As your Trusted Advisors in sun safety, we're here to help you eliminate that panic. The smartest way to manage your family's sun protection isn't about remembering one bottle; it's about creating a simple, fail-safe system.
We call it the "Summer Stash"—a core play from our "Kids Sun Safe Playbook."
Our caring captain, Frilla, believes the best way to win the sun-safe game is to have a plan. The "Summer Stash" strategy is her secret to making sun safety an automatic, stress-free part of your day. It’s not about having more sunscreen; it's about having it where you need it, when you need it.
Here’s how to build your stash.
1. The Home Bottle: The "Morning Routine" Play
This is your main bottle, your ground zero. It lives in a permanent, visible spot where you get your kids ready every morning.
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Where it Lives: By the front door, on the kitchen counter next to the sippy cups, or in the bathroom next to the hairbrush.
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The Play: This bottle is for the most important application of the day. As part of your "getting dressed" routine, you apply sunscreen 20 minutes before heading out. By making it a daily habit, you ensure your child starts every single day protected, whether they're going to daycare or just the backyard.
2. The Daycare/School Bag Bottle: The "Set & Forget" Play
This is the play that saves your sanity on busy mornings.
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Where it Lives: A dedicated bottle that lives in your child's daycare or school bag.
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The Play: At the start of the week, you put this bottle in their bag. It doesn't come back out until the weekend (for a top-up) or it runs out. This single move eliminates the daily "Did I pack the sunscreen?" panic. You've set it, forgotten it, and your child is covered for reapplication at school.
3. The Car Bottle: The "Spontaneous Adventure" Play
Our action captain, Flick, knows that adventures can happen at any time! This is your "no regrets" bottle for all those spontaneous moments.
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Where it Lives: In your car's glove box or a side-door compartment.
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The Play: An unexpected trip to the park? A friend's house with a sunny backyard? A quick stop for groceries when the UV is high? No problem. You're always prepared. You never have to say "no" to a fun detour or sit in the car feeling guilty because you didn't plan for it.
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Frilla's Smart Tip: Don't leave sunscreen to bake on the dashboard, as extreme heat can make it less effective! The glove box or a small cooler bag in the boot is the perfect spot.
4. The Beach/Park Bag Bottle: The "On-the-Go Reapply" Play
This is your dedicated "out and about" bottle.
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Where it Lives: It never leaves your main nappy bag, beach tote, or pram caddy.
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The Play: This bottle's main job is reapplication. When you're at the beach or park, the 2-hour reapply rule is non-negotiable. By having a bottle that is always in your bag, you're never caught out. It's the same logic as always having a stash of wipes and nappies—it's simply part of your essential gear.
The "Summer Stash" Makes Life Simpler
You can see why one bottle is never, ever enough. One bottle is a recipe for stress, panic, and forgotten applications.
A "Summer Stash" of 3-4 bottles is a system. It's a simple, one-time setup that makes sun safety an effortless, automatic part of your life. You're no longer relying on your memory; you're relying on your smart "playbook."
This is why we created our Family Sun-Safe Pack (3-Pack). It’s the perfect way to build your "Summer Stash" in one go, so you can stock the car, the daycare bag, and the home base, all at once.
To help our loyal families get their "Summer Stash" ready for the season, we're giving our VIPs an exclusive OFFER for our Family Sun-Safe Pack and all others. Use your VIP code (valid before November 9) to stock up now and make this summer your most relaxing and sun-safe one yet.
