let the sun shine

When it comes to kids and sunscreen, what's easiest and fastest triumphs. Slather it on and get them on their way--before they get too antsy and wriggle away from you. So in these challenging days when you're trying to get them off to camp on time, SuperGoop comes to the rescue with some great news delivery systems. My favorite: SPF 30 Sunscreen Swipes ($34 for a pack of 40, or $12 for eight travel packs). They contain zinc, a powerful UV protector, so they're great for sensitive skin and you can use them on their face or body. I also love the SPF 30 Everyday UV Protection Spray ($24) in a convenient pump spray that lets you get to hard to reach places like behind ears and necks. It's water-resistant and moisturizing and has Parsol 1789 which offers broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection. Go to www.supergoop.com to stock up for summer and the rest of the year.

sunscreen: don't leave home without it

With July 4th behind us, we find ourselves in the heat of summer. The only accessory we need? A great sunscreen. Cetaphil--a name we've trusted on our kids for years--recently debuted its new UVA/UVB Defense sunscreen with SPF 50 ($13.99)--the highest SPF available for a moisturizer designed specifically for the face. Awarded the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation as an effective UV facial sunscreen (thanks to micronized Titanium Dioxide) and as an effective aid in the prevention of sun-induced damage to the skin including sunburn and possibly, premature aging, it's great for you and your kids. Plus, it nourishes and hydrates skin for up to eight hours. The best part: The palm-sized tube fits neatly into your diaper bag or beach bag. Stock up at CVS.com, Drugstore.com and Walgreens.com.