Summer Dad Reminder: Don’t Forget the Sunscreen

Nothing says “summer dad” like loading the wagon with snacks, towels, backup outfits, water bottles, and somehow still forgetting the one thing everyone actually needs.

Sunscreen.

Before the park, pool, beach, baseball game, zoo trip, backyard sprinkler session, or “quick walk” that turns into two hours outside — lather them up.

Because nobody wants to end the day with:

“Dad, my shoulders hurt.”

And nobody wants to be the guy explaining why the toddler looks like a lobster in the family group chat.

Summer Dad Checklist

Sunscreen
Water bottles
Snacks
Hats
Extra clothes
Wipes
More snacks
The toy they suddenly cannot live without
Your iced coffee, now warm

Apply sunscreen before heading out, reapply often, and remember the easy-to-miss spots: ears, neck, shoulders, tops of feet, and the back of the legs.

Summer memories are better without sunburn.

Dad tip: Keep a small sunscreen stick in the diaper bag, car, or wagon so you always have backup.