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Getting sunscreen onto a toddler who has decided against it is one of the more creative parenting challenges there is. The good news is that most of the resistance comes down to routine and product, and both are fixable. More on the when and why of sunscreen for babies is here. Before you start: the setup that halves the battle Apply 15 to 20 minutes before heading outside. That conveniently means sunscreen happens indoors, where the wriggling is at least contained. At the beach carpark or pool deck, that window has already closed. Build it into an existing transition so...

Navigating sun protection for your little one? Discover the latest Australian public health guidance on the shade-first approach for babies under 6 months and how to safely introduce gentle sunscreen into their outdoor routine.