Sunshine is the easiest and cheapest way to get vitamin D but it needs to be treated with caution: children’s skin is more sensitive than adults and it is a good idea to use kinder sunscreens. These are our favourite brands. Ultrasun – uniquely, you only need to apply it once a day. It is hypo-allergenic and water-resistant. Choose either factor 28 and 30.

£12.95 from John Lewis,Waitrose,World Duty Free or tel 01737 247407

DEETfree Natural is a chemical- free sunscreen infused with a natural insect repellent. It has a lovely coconut/citrusy smell and it too is hypo-allergenic. Comes in factors 15 and 25. There is an after-sun cream.

From £9.99. Available from chemists and www.deetfree.com

Green People has several parabenfree sun products including Lavender Children’s Sun Lotion and No Scent Children’s Sun Lotion, which are ideal for kids with eczema and/or allergies.Their Top To Toe After Sun Lotion with aloe vera and calendula is lovely.

From £9.99. Available from www.greenpeople.co.uk and health stores, including Wholefoods.

Lavera has a huge range of organic and mineral-based products including Kids Coloured Sun Spray (natural chlorophyll gives the spray a green colour) to show up any unprotected parts, which thankfully fades soon after applying.

£13.45. Available from www.lavera.co.uk, and health stores.