Naturally, Protect-A-Bub Provides Sun Protection…Naturally.
Since having children I, like many parents, have drastically reduced my usage of chemicals of all kinds. For me, that includes sunscreen. I do use it on every family member but I prefer to limit the amount of skin it’s on whenever I can and bathe or shower it off as soon as possible once we’re out of the sun’s rays.
Unprotected exposure to the sun in the first 15 years of life more than doubles the chances of getting skin cancer as an adult. Thanks to some fantastic products we’ve been using from Protect-A-Bub, we’ve been able to protect our little people from the risks of sun exposure a lot more naturally this year.
My two year old is perpetually outside (screaming wildly in his “outside boice,” but that’s beside the point) and is often sporting his UPF 50+ swim suit and hat. At less than $30, the Protect-A-Bub suits are comfortable and breathable and have the highest rating available for sun protection products. Available in sizes from 5 months to 5T and in a wide variety of one and two colour designs, there’s something there for everyone. The coordinating hat isn’t just a fashion statement. It looks adorable with the suit and alone and protects the vulnerable skin of the scalp to the same high degree that the suit does.
One often neglected area of little (and big) bodies are the lips. Our usual facial sunscreen applications do nothing for our vulnerable lip skin and non-SPF lip-stuff simply absorbs the sun and makes the problem worse. Now that my son is sporting his SPF 15 Lip Moisturizer we are a little more lenient about the time spent playing with the sun. It comes in three flavours and is only $2.25.
In addition to our enthusiastic un-sun-kissed two year old we’ve also got an amazing little five month old who is never left behind on our outdoor adventures. Being too young to wear any sunscreen at all, she can usually be found under one of the Protect-A-Bub sunshades. We absolutely love the inexpensive compact shade, but rarely use it on our stroller. (Though when we have, it works great as an extension of the canopy that’s already there.) We use the convenient ties to attach it to her bouncy chair on our deck and in our back yard every day. The shade rests on the toy bar and the ties keep it taut – it’s perfect and allows her to join us outside even in the hottest hours of the day.
With the increased awareness of both skin cancer and chemical exposure on the part of (we hope) all parents nowadays, we’re sure that Protect-A-Bub will be a welcome and awesome resource for parents who, you know, want to leave the house this summer.
Win it! Protect-A-Bub is giving away a compact stroller sunshade just like the one we love so much. To enter, visit the Protect-A-Bub site and browse their great selection. Come back and leave a comment on this post mentioning a product you think would be useful in your life before noon MST on July 1/08.
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CONTEST CLOSED & WINNER EMAILED – Congrats Lori!
June 24th, 2008 at 3:39 am
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June 24th, 2008 at 6:21 am
A sunburnt toddler absolutely terrifies me so this is right up my alley! i am always looking for ways to keep hiim out of the beating hot sun but he is just to into to everything – here lies the solution! As well, i love the idea of the car seat shade – no sun in the eyes means no squawking in the back seat – i believe i would leave this one on all year round!
June 24th, 2008 at 6:33 am
All the products would come in handy here in South Carolina, but we’d definitely use the hat and swimsuit a lot!
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June 24th, 2008 at 6:52 am
I’m a simple woman: I just like the classic single stroller sunshade. That would make walks MUCH more enjoyable for Christina! : )
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June 24th, 2008 at 7:26 am
The Protect-a-Bub SPF 15 Lip Moisturizer — that’s what we always forget!
June 24th, 2008 at 7:55 am
The classic and compact sunshades are my favorites. Really great for summer walks!
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June 24th, 2008 at 8:01 am
I was actually just looking for a better shade for my umbrella stroller, mine is so small, the sun still gets him from both sides of the little shade!
June 24th, 2008 at 8:05 am
The wind and rain cover is cool
June 24th, 2008 at 8:23 am
I’d have to go with the sunshade on this one. I’m always taking my girls out for walks and having to slather on sunscreen. It takes them longer to get ready then go on walks. Their canopy’s aren’t quite big enough so this would be perfect.
June 24th, 2008 at 8:31 am
We have history of skin cancer in the family and so I am ultra careful with our kids and the sun. On a recent trip to Australia, I was amazed at how sun-aware their culture has become due to a huge public service campaign by the government. It seems like all the kids down under wear swim shirts. I had a hard time finding them upon our return, so it’s great to see then available state-side. The lip balm and the stroller sun shade also seem like great products.
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June 24th, 2008 at 8:37 am
I would love to get the swimsuit and hat. The stroller shade would come in handy too. We live in Florida and it’s very hot….Thanks for the giveaway!
June 24th, 2008 at 8:56 am
The upf 50 sun hat looks great – and I like the “paint your own” one as well!
June 24th, 2008 at 9:06 am
I love the swimsuit and hat! These are GREAT products!
June 24th, 2008 at 9:08 am
love the stoller and jogger and the hat my son whos 2 loves more than anything to be outside!!!!!
June 24th, 2008 at 9:22 am
I love the oversized sun shade the best. Having helped a parent through skin cancer last year it is vital that we protect our children and grandchildren from overexposure to the sun. Thanks.
June 24th, 2008 at 9:30 am
The Wind and Rain Cover for sure.
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June 24th, 2008 at 9:56 am
definitely the spf swimwear! perfect for my two!
June 24th, 2008 at 10:16 am
I would love to have the deluxe 3-in-1 stroller sunshade and the long sleeved swim shirts and the hats too!
June 24th, 2008 at 10:18 am
UPF 50+ Sun Protective Swimwear would be very useful every summer!
June 24th, 2008 at 10:21 am
I love the Paint Your Own Sunhat!
June 24th, 2008 at 10:26 am
With twin toddlers and a recurring case of cabin fever, I am always getting them out for a walk. Unfortunately, I live in a city that gets WAY too much wind. The twin stroller & jogger wind and rain cover would make getting out so much easier. I love the see through window and the fact that it is made for my super big twin jogger.
June 24th, 2008 at 10:32 am
I would use the ‘Protect-a-Bub SPF 15 Lip Moisturizer’ for my little ones.
June 24th, 2008 at 10:55 am
I like the Deluxe Trio 3-in-1 Stroller and Jogger Sunshade!
June 24th, 2008 at 11:13 am
UPF 50+ Back Seat Tandem Sunshade
June 24th, 2008 at 11:40 am
The classic sunshade is the best product that i have seen on their website. Its so practical and something that you dont come across that often. A very great idea that will help so many moms now!
June 24th, 2008 at 11:47 am
My friend has twin girls that have inherited her olive skin. Living in Florida makes them get tan really fast and it bugs the crap out of her. I think she needs to know about their UPF 50+ long sleeve swim shirts! She’s been looking but can never find anything long sleeve.
I’ve been meaning to get a sun shade for my stroller … I see them at parks once in a while and always think “I need that” and then promptly forget.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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June 24th, 2008 at 11:54 am
My girls’ would love the paint your own sun hat.
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June 24th, 2008 at 11:56 am
I love that the sunshades are UPF 50. I am constantly worried about my little one getting burnt by the sun. I have years of bad sun damage to my skni, so I really want to protect her against the suns harmful rays. The swim suit and hat are also great!
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June 24th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
I love the SPF 50 long sleeve shirts! This would be perfect for the beach so my 2 year old doesn’t get burned. I also love the stroller shades, they look sleek and sylish also!!
June 24th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
I love the swimming sun hat. Great idea!!
June 24th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
I need the backseat tandem sunshade for our P&T- poor little guy is getting sunburned- I didn’t even know they made a shade to fit! Wow!
June 24th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Hello, I really like the “upf 50 + Single Stroller Sunshade Attachment w/
Sparkle!” The Navy/Blue with Green Stars is my favorite color. Please enter me in your fantastic giveaway contest. Many thanks, Cindi
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June 24th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
The Deluxe Trio 3-in-1 sunshade would be handy dandy for us. I always wory about keeping Miss Pea from too much sun. It also looks like it would be good for those nightly walks and will protect from bugs!
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June 24th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
i think it is to nice that there are SPF clothing! i like the shirts
June 24th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
UPF 50+ Sun Protective Swimwear for Infants & Toddlers is something I am looking in to keep my kids safer in the sun. Thanks
June 24th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
UPF 50+ Protective Swimwear! It’s blazing hot and we have access to a community pool…but my baby’s Old Navy halter swimsuit just doesn’t provide adequate sun protection! (And let’s face it, who really wants their 8 month old wearing a halter swimsuit???)
June 24th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
I would love the Protect-a-Bub SPF 15 Lip Moisturizer for my son – he’s obsessed with chapstick!
June 24th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
I am all about the full body swimsuit with SPF in the material. My four year old has been wearing one every year. We picked up a speedo one in his second summer, loved it so much we bought two more in the sizes up!
I also, try and keep as many body parts covered but I always thought about it as less body parts that I have to fight to get sunscreen on!
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June 24th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
the wind and rain cover can really come in handy. lily loves her walks
June 24th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
the wind and rain cover is for me
June 24th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
This is cool, I like the stroller bubble, i spend alot of time out side walking and this would be great to protect her.
June 24th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
I’ve got a newborn, and I’d love the carry me sun free cape!
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June 24th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Well, I think their sun shade for compact strollers would be the most useful for us on our walks to the park, but the long-sleeved swim shirts would be great, too. Thanks for the contest!
June 24th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
I think the compact sunshade would be best for us, since we, too, have a little one who can’t yet have sunscreen.
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June 24th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
I live in the tropics and my baby who’s due this fall could use this wonderful stroller sunshade! Good coverage indeed! Thanks!
June 24th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
I love the sun protective swimwear. Im always worried about my little guys getting to much sun.
June 24th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
The UPF50+ Sun Hat as I always have the kids in hats so I don’t have to goop their faces with sunscreen.
June 24th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
The Deluxe Trio 3-in-1 stroller and jogger sunshade also looks like a great product!
June 24th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Kayla loves being outside, so the hats would be really useful!
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June 24th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
I like the snuggle bub faux
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June 24th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
I like the pink and neon protective swimwear. Great giveaway, thanks!
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June 25th, 2008 at 3:25 am
I’d love the protective swimsuit and hat. My son is fair and can use all the help he can get!
June 25th, 2008 at 3:41 am
The Deluxe Trio 3-in-1 stroller and jogger sunshade
June 25th, 2008 at 3:47 am
Paint your Own Sunhat! This looks like so much fun!Great activity for a birthday party!
June 25th, 2008 at 4:18 am
What a fabulous idea a sunshade that protects completely. Being a first time Grannie and grandaughter living 1400 miles away in NM where the sun shines all the time, this is one item that would work so much better than a blanket thrown over a stroller. I would love to use this next time we go visiting. Thank you
June 25th, 2008 at 5:17 am
A sunshade for the stroller would be great for my little one. I really like the swimsuits too…might have to check one out for my older boy.
June 25th, 2008 at 5:28 am
I need a shade and love the upf 50+ classic single, twin,
triple & tandem stroller
sunshade attachment
June 25th, 2008 at 5:43 am
The 3 in 1 stroller sun shade would be great! The sun shade that came with our stroller is very inadequate!
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June 25th, 2008 at 5:55 am
The paint your own sun hat sounds like a great summer activity with a usable outcome. Thanks for the chance.
June 25th, 2008 at 6:35 am
i think the spf swimwear would be useful
June 25th, 2008 at 6:52 am
anything in pink
June 25th, 2008 at 7:03 am
My son would love this because he loves walks, but refusses to wear a hat.
June 25th, 2008 at 7:22 am
I think the sun protective swimwear would be useful. I don’t take my son the the pool very often because I worry about not having the right swimsuit to protect him from the sun.
June 25th, 2008 at 7:50 am
Another great idea, This would be perfect for all the walks and outtings for any mom or grandmom.
June 25th, 2008 at 8:22 am
anything to protect my lo from the sun is great!
June 25th, 2008 at 9:00 am
I love the upf 50+ single stroller
sunshade attachment
with sparkle, it is great! Thanks
June 25th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Sweet adeline carrier cover is great. I need this for my girls in the Colorado winter! It would allow me to go on walks with them and get myself some exercise during the cool winter evenings.
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June 25th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Thas a nice sun protector
June 25th, 2008 at 11:09 am
We live in AZ and we are always looking for ways to protect the kids from the sun, the carry me sun free cape would be wonderful for our new baby!
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June 25th, 2008 at 11:11 am
I like the rain cover for a tandem stroller.
June 25th, 2008 at 11:18 am
The pink and neon protective swimwear is wonderful. It is my favo thing on the site although everything is cool!
June 25th, 2008 at 11:29 am
hey id love to win this
June 25th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
I love the jogging stroller rain cover-it’d nix any excuses for me not running when it’s sprinkling outside.
June 25th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Great idea!
June 25th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
I would love the classic sunshade. California sun is great, but we need to protect our little ones, too!
June 25th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
I think that sunshade it a great and unique way to keep the sun off baby while in the stroller and I also love the Hopper shoes in Navy for boys size 1.They look so soft and comfortable!
June 25th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
I like the navy/turqoise swimsuit!
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June 25th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
The stroller rain cover would be a super help!
June 25th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
I love the Navy/Turqouise Swimset in a size 1!!!
June 25th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
The carseat sunshade attachment would be something my son would love! He’s always upset by how bright the sun is on his eyes…..I’ve never seen this product before!
June 25th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
My one complaint with our stroller is the small sunshade. I’d love to have a better shade.
June 25th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
I like the stroller shade myself!
June 25th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
I live in AZ and how I would love the car sun shade. My 1 year old said to me, hot, (and made the yuck noise, you know the one they do right?) today at 10 am. It was already 107 outside, and I’m sure much more in the car.
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June 26th, 2008 at 6:44 am
The carry me sun free cape would be brilliant for my ergo loving toddler. Interesting site
June 26th, 2008 at 7:44 am
I really love the sunshade for the car seat…It would be great because my son hates riding in the car because the sun is too hot and beats down on is little head.
June 26th, 2008 at 8:58 am
I really like their swim hats, and long sleeve swim tops. Great ideas!
June 26th, 2008 at 11:09 am
I like the wind and rain cover.. that looks lke a good idea. I also like the jogging stoller shade.
Please enter me to win.
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June 26th, 2008 at 11:59 am
sun protector
June 26th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
how cool i love to win this it would keep off the sun on my little one when out walking and where out most every day
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June 26th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
I like the versatlity of the three in one sunshade.
June 26th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
The wind and rain cover here in WA state would be real handy.
June 26th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
great prize
June 26th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
I could really use the backseat tandem sunshade for the back of my e3. But of course the one you are giving away is great for the front of the e3.
June 26th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
I love the carseat shade! Would be great when I tote my granddaughter! Thanks!
June 26th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
The Deluxe Trio 3-in-1 Stroller and Jogger Sunshade sounds like a dream! This is exactly what I have been searching for. This should come in handy when we go on our Disneyland trip in August….
June 27th, 2008 at 5:23 am
The most useful product from Protect a Bub for my family would be:
UPF 50+ Car Seat Sunshade Attachment , because my son gets agitated when the sun is in his face and it would be beneficial for our baby girl who is due in September as well!
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June 27th, 2008 at 6:28 am
The sun hat!
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June 28th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
UPF 50+ Sun Protective Swimwear for Infants & Toddlers
June 28th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
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June 28th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
I live in Texas, and with all of the sunshine we get, I could certainly get lots of use out of the upf 50+ sun hat or the reversible swim hat.
June 29th, 2008 at 4:24 am
I just got a jogging stroller and need a sun protection cover for it. The Deluxe Trio 3-in-1 Sunshade attachment looks excellent.
June 29th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
wind and rain cover
June 29th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
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June 30th, 2008 at 1:41 am
I really like the UPF 50+ Sun Protective Swimwear for Infants & Toddlers in pink & neon yellow. Great idea.
June 30th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
The Wind and Rain Cover looks very useful.
June 30th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
The sun protector would be very helpful. Please and thank you.
June 30th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
The Wind and Rain Cover
June 30th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
defintely the rain cover, its been off and on around here alot lately.
June 30th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
i absolutely love the 50+ sun protective swimwear, i always have a problem with my daughter getting burnt in the sun while swimming
June 30th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
OMG I need that sunshade so bad! I love my stroller but it has a craptastic sunshade and I hate to give it up over that.
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July 1st, 2008 at 5:44 am
I think I would really use the stroller insert that bundles up the baby. I’ve always wanted that for my other babies for those chilly strolls. I always try to wrap blankets around them, which of course, come unwrapped and fall on the ground.
July 1st, 2008 at 6:34 am
UPF 50+ Single Stroller Sunshade Attachment With Sparkle. Living in the city, this would get used EVERY SINGLE DAY!!
July 1st, 2008 at 7:13 am
I love the long sleeved swim wear and hats to protect the baby skin….
July 1st, 2008 at 7:39 am
Our stroller is great except for the sunshade, so we could definitely use one!
July 1st, 2008 at 7:51 am
The UPF 50+ Single Stroller Sunshade Attachment With Sparkle – Black/Pink & White Hearts is my favorite product. Thanks!
July 1st, 2008 at 8:13 am
i love the Protect-a-Bub SPF 15 Lip Moisturizer
July 1st, 2008 at 8:30 am
I would love the protective swimwear, thanks for contest
July 1st, 2008 at 9:58 am
The Bunny Wrap blanket looks really nice!
July 1st, 2008 at 10:53 am
The Protect-a-Bub SPF 15 Lip Moisturizer
July 1st, 2008 at 11:18 am
The jogging stroller rain cover would be useful to me. I want to start jogging outdoors because the treadmill is getting boring.
July 1st, 2008 at 11:25 am
Car Seat Sunshade Attachment is clever
July 1st, 2008 at 12:19 pm
I love the Grape SPF 15 Lip Moisturizer!
July 1st, 2008 at 12:21 pm
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July 1st, 2008 at 5:49 pm
The Stroller and Jogger Wind and Rain Cover seems cool!
July 5th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
So cool!!!
November 5th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
baby park ru…
It sounds interesting but I am not sure that I agree with you completely….