Guide: How to choose a sunscreen for the UAE sun
BMG Pharmacy stocks baby and kids sunscreen in the UAE. Every product on this page is SPF 50 or SPF 50+:
- Sprays, for quick cover: Bioderma Photoderm Kid and Pediatrics sprays, Bioderma Photoderm Kid Foam spray, Uriage Bariesun Kids Moisturising Spray and Banana Boat Kids Tear Free Spray.
- Lotions and milks: Uriage Bariesun Kids Moisturising Lotion and Bariesun infant milk, Bioderma Photoderm Kid Milk and Pediatrics Lait, Banana Boat Simply Protect Kids and Banana Boat Kids Lotion.
- Mineral and baby formulas: Banana Boat Baby Sensitive Mineral Lotion, Bioderma Photoderm Pediatrics Mineral Cream and La Roche-Posay Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics Baby Lotion.
Sprays are faster with children who will not stand still; lotions make it easier to see which skin you have covered. Many families keep a large spray for the beach or pool and a small lotion in the school bag. Each pack shows the age it is made for, so check it before buying for a baby. Our guide How to choose a sunscreen for the UAE sun has a section on kids sunscreen.
Questions we get asked
How do I protect my child from the sun?
The World Health Organization advises shade, protective clothing, a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses first, with broad-spectrum sunscreen on skin that clothes do not cover. It also notes that too much sun in childhood and adolescence contributes to skin cancer later in life.
From what age can my baby use sunscreen?
Check the minimum age on each pack. For young babies, ask our pharmacist before you buy.
Do you deliver kids sunscreen across the UAE?
Yes: order online for delivery in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman. Not sure which suits you? Ask a BMG pharmacist in any branch or on 800 2647.
Uriage Bariesun Spf50+ Kids Spray 200ml
Bioderma Photoderm Kid Milk Spf50 100ml
Uriage Bariesun Lait Spf50+ infant 100ml
