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When it comes to products that work best to keep little ones safe from the summer sun,
hands down, Coppertone WaterBabies SPF 50+, WaterBabies Stick SPF 30+ , Coppertone KIDS UVA/UVB QuickCover lotion spray and Continuous Spray SPF 50+ sunscreens rank highest among Momtopia members. Find them at most drug, grocery and discount stores.
In-mall, it's not too late to hit the sales for hot items that protect your children while they have fun in the sun. Here's what you told us are some of your top summer shopping picks:
- Babies 'R Us- 50+ UV one piece swimsuits for boys and girls; stroller, play yard and infant carrier netting provide protection from flying sand and insects; Kwik Cabanas provide instant beach shade.
- babygap- Reversible and floppy sunhats for newborns through toddlers.
- GapKids- Rashguard line of nylon/spandex swimwear don't just look cool; they provide a little bit of extra protection from the sun.
- Gymboree- Great variety of red/white/blue themed clothing, and colorful cover ups, flip-flops and sunglasses; tank top sets for boys and girls; boys' sport sandals that stay on.
- JCPenney- The Original Arizona Jean Co. Rashguard swim tops for boys and girls, as well as 3-piece girls' suits with pretty cover-ups; child's beach chair w/umbrella also comes in handy.
- Limited Too- Tankini swimwear and skirts provide more coverage than traditional suits.
- Old Navy- Two-piece tropical Rashguard swim sets for baby provide extra protection and make diaper changes quick and easy.
- Old Navy- Mesh aqua socks for baby; web-strap flip-flops and River Sandals stay on little feet.
Fun, useful summer accessories include:
- Mesh swimwear bags for fast drying at camp and easy to bring home
- Fisher-Price Kid-Tough digital camera available at Elder-Beerman
A sure-fire way to escape the heat is to stay out of the sun altogether and hit the movie theaters. New releases out already at first-and second-run theaters and perfect for kids include:
- The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything- A VeggieTales Movie (G)
- Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! (G)
- Nim's Island (PG)
- Speedracer (PG)
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (PG)
- Kung Fu Panda (PG)
- Walt Disney Pictures & Pixar's Wall*E (G)
Family-friendly movies coming soon are:
- Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (7/2- G)
- Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D (7/11- PG)
- Meet Dave (7/11- PG)
- Space Chimps (7/18- G)
- Fly Me to the Moon 3D (8/8- G)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (8/15- PG)
Submit your advice now on next month's topic:
What is your strategy for back-to-school shopping?
Children’s retailers and hot sales at the mall are easy to find when you take a peek at these stores recommended by Momtopia:
Dining out with the family? Be sure to hit these family-friendly restaurants in and around the mall:
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