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If you are a mother, do you let your children apply sunscreen or are do you apply it on them to make sure they have alot on.

if you still do, what ages are the children you apply lotion/ or let them do it?

2006-10-19 21:12:15 · 15 answers · asked by nicolebaby604 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting Parenting

Well I have a 12 year old, i am very protective but when we go to the beach i spend about 15 minutes applying sunscreen on his face,arms,legs,chest,shoulders, about everywhere because I dont think he would do it him self, do you think its ok to do it on 12 years of age?

2006-10-19 21:27:19 · update #1

Well I have a 12 year old, i am very protective but when we go to the beach i spend about 15 minutes applying sunscreen on his face,arms,legs,chest,shoulders, about everywhere because I dont think he would do it him self, do you think its ok to do it on 12 years of age?

2006-10-19 21:28:02 · update #2

15 answers

You do it now, or you can deal with it later when they get sunburned.

2006-10-19 21:19:44 · answer #1 · answered by Sir Ed 4 · 0 0

I apply sunscreen on my older kid's back, neck and shoulders, while he is applying it on the front, arms and legs. I do the same for my husband. The younger one gets a dab of lotion in his hand and he applies it anywhere he wants, but I still apply sunscreen everywhere for him.

2006-10-20 04:25:16 · answer #2 · answered by justmemimi 6 · 0 0

I would be putting it on her for as long as you can. At least you know that she is covered all over and has enough on. If she is embarrassed about the "mums putting it on me in front of everyone" put it on her before you go anywhere public. I do believe that you can't be too careful when it comes to kids getting burnt. Too many parents don't give a damn and then are the first to complain that there kids didn't sleep because they are sun burnt. Bugs the hell outta me. Good on you for caring! One day your daughter will appreciate it so much.

2006-10-22 06:07:05 · answer #3 · answered by mountain girl 2 · 0 0

I think at age 12 it may be embarrassing for them to have "Mommy" doing this for them. They are old enough to know the dangers of skin cancer so explain this to them. I always use the spray sunscrean, Easier to apply and covers more evenly. They can spray it on their own legs, back, ect.

2006-10-20 04:43:49 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0 0

Depends, the beach is a multicultural place. With lovely people with Binoculars who watch you while you run around in your skimpy outfit.

Do you really want them watching your kids apply sun lotion to their skin. Giving the sicko's what they want?

Don't go to the beach, try some sort of other family activity. Perhaps a trip to the demolition derby, or slaughter house...

2006-10-20 04:20:57 · answer #5 · answered by titmongler 1 · 0 1

When my kids were younger I would put suncream on their back, back of their legs, neck and face and help them to do their arms and chest.... you know the bits they can reach, that sorta let them learn for themselves aswell as making sure that they are covered.

2006-10-20 04:22:04 · answer #6 · answered by jury1404 2 · 0 0

It would depend on the child. But they can't reach all parts of their
body, like their back so i would have to help. A child 5yrs and under, i would definately put it on them. Just remember, we are
the moms, they mind us, we don't mind them. Hang in there
Sunscreen Mom.

2006-10-20 04:22:12 · answer #7 · answered by lavada 2 · 0 0

I dont know..8? I think that would be an appropriate age to pass the responsibility along...I would just make sure that it gets done though!

2006-10-20 04:17:10 · answer #8 · answered by Julie N 2 · 0 0

I would do it at home and then when the family is at the beach let them do it so they learn to do things on their own

2006-10-20 04:14:24 · answer #9 · answered by Chantelle D 2 · 0 0

you apply the sunscreen on your children.

"A lot" of sunscreen isn't the point...the point is a higher number screening content.

2006-10-20 04:17:54 · answer #10 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0 0

Let them do it so they can have their own independence. Then just go over what they missed or couldnt reach

2006-10-20 05:17:32 · answer #11 · answered by lilsoutherngrl8422 1 · 0 0

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