Applying sunscreen

Kimberly92405

I love my morning time with DS, we snuggle, sing songs, eat Cheerios and drink milk, just hang out until Daddy is ready to take him to school.  Now that he's in the toddler room, they go outside and I need to apply sunscreen.  It is ruining our special morning time.  He has a meltdown every single time.  He hates it when I rub it in, especially on his face and ears.  Anyone have any tricks to try that might make it a little easier?

mrambo3

Can you apply it AT daycare??

Twirple

Could you try to make it into a game, maybe make goofy noises while applying it, or make faces at DS?

GHBEA

I agree with PP, apply it at day care.

atkinson4545

i have a sunblock stick for face and ears, my DD handles that WAY better than if i try lotion.

TeamK07

Try a sunscreen stick. A hat that stays on ... At least it is something.

This probably won't work yet, but when my oldest was around 2 I had the same issue and I told him I was face painting. I draw a "snowman" because it is white and talk about the three circles, carrot nose, hat on the head, scarf, whatever until I "paint" the whole face. he still thinks it is cool. 

Twirple

TeamK07:

Try a sunscreen stick. A hat that stays on ... At least it is something.

This probably won't work yet, but when my oldest was around 2 I had the same issue and I told him I was face painting. I draw a "snowman" because it is white and talk about the three circles, carrot nose, hat on the head, scarf, whatever until I "paint" the whole face. he still thinks it is cool. 

This is a great idea.  If we have issues, I'm definitely going to try this. 

Kimberly92405

Great ideas!  The daycare asks us to apply it at home for morning outdoor time, then they reapply for the afternoon. I got the stick and have come up with a silly song. If that doesn't work I will try the spray. I love the face painting idea too.  DH also agreed to take turns with me so I'm not always the bad guy.  Thanks for all the suggestions!