Don't use aerosol sunscreen on kids.

No.

The problem isn’t the sunscreen itself — it’s how it gets on the kid. Aerosol sprays are easy to miss spots, hard to tell if you’ve applied enough, and kids breathe in the mist. The FDA and most dermatologists say the same thing: spray is less reliable than lotion, especially on wiggly children.

You could spray it into your hands first and then rub it on — but at that point, just use lotion. It’s cheaper, you can see where it’s going, and nobody inhales it. The convenience of spray is an illusion once you factor in the reapplication and the inevitable fight over the face.

Spray is fine on adults who can hold their breath and stand still. On kids, stick with the tube.