My youngest came bounding into the living room holding my phone, a YouTube review paused on screen. "Dad, we NEED these! They're chapstick but for kids AND they have sun protection!" I sighed, took the phone, and opened an Amazon tab. Here we go again.

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Kid
Dad, can we get the Chapstick Kids with SPF? It comes in a three-pack and has watermelon flavor!
Dad
Let me guess, you saw it on some kid channel. Do you even use chapstick regularly?
Kid
But my lips get dry at recess and the sun is out! It's important for health!
Dad
I admire the hustle. Let me check if it's actually better than the tub of Vaseline we already have.

What Is It?

It's a three-pack of kid-sized chapsticks with SPF 16, designed to make sun protection for lips seem fun and fruity. Each stick is smaller than adult chapstick, presumably to fit in tiny pockets or lunchboxes. They come in kid-friendly flavors like watermelon, strawberry, and cherry.

What Does the Internet Think?

With over 7,000 ratings and a solid 4.5-star average, people seem to like these. Common praise includes the gentle formula and that kids actually want to apply them. Some parents note the SPF is low but acceptable for daily use, and a few mention the tubes are easy for small hands to twist up. ★★★★½ across 7,200 reviews.

😐 Meh.
★★★★½ 4.5 stars  ·  7,200 reviews

Look, it's fine. Eight bucks for three lip balms with SPF isn't outrageous, and your kid will probably use them for a while before losing them. But you can also grab a tube of basic petroleum jelly with SPF for half the price, or just a regular kids' lip balm and a hat. If your child is super into the brand or flavor, go ahead—it won't hurt. Otherwise, you already have something similar at home.

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💡 We Have Something Like That At Home

Vaseline Lip Therapy
A tiny tin of petroleum jelly that costs less, lasts longer, and can be used on dry skin too.
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