Wattle & Wonder Sunscreen

Born in early learning · Dreamed up by the ocean

A little more sunshine.
A lot more wonder.

We’re exploring a Wattle & Wonder sunscreen made for the beautifully messy rhythm of family life—childcare mornings, backyard afternoons and salty days by the sea.

Follow the journey See where we’re up to

Early-stage concept: no finished product is available yet. Formulation, testing and regulatory work are still ahead.

Curiosity first✦Family-shaped✦Evidence-led✦Ocean-minded✦Curiosity first✦Family-shaped

The idea

Made from two worlds we know and love.

Wattle & Wonder began in early learning, where outdoor play is part of every good day. The sunscreen idea began somewhere between there and the surf—through the practical eyes of a childcare owner, parent-community member and ocean lover.

We’re at the beginning. That means asking better questions, finding the right specialists and refusing to rush the evidence. We’ll share the useful parts of that journey as we go.

Where the idea begins

Outside, always.

From playful mornings in our early learning community to the clear water off the Western Australian coast—the outdoors is part of the story.

Two children enjoying outdoor play at Wattle & Wonder
Room to play
A clear turquoise wave in warm morning light
Room to wonder
A Wattle & Wonder child reaching upwards

Packaging direction · Concept only

Small for the bag.
Big for the family.

We’re imagining one recognisable silhouette in two useful formats: a portable flip-cap bottle and a larger locking-pump bottle for regular family use.

50 mLLittle wanderer

Compact, rounded and easy to carry.

200 mLFamily shore

A stable pump format for shared routines.

Visual exploration only. Final size, materials, closure, decoration and recyclability depend on manufacturer capability, formula compatibility, stability testing and regulatory review.

Concept rendering of small and large Wattle & Wonder sunscreen bottles
Design direction 03 · Not a finished product

What we’re exploring

Our brief before there’s a bottle.

These are design intentions—not finished-product claims. Testing, expert review and approvals will determine what the product can ultimately promise.

01

Family-friendly ritual

A format and feel that fit real mornings, little hands and regular reapplication.

02

Considered formulation

Working with qualified specialists to assess permitted ingredients, performance and suitability.

03

Lower-impact choices

Investigating packaging, ingredients and supply decisions with evidence—not vague green promises.

Why this, why us?

Early learning taught us to notice the little things. Surfing taught us to respect the big ones.

“This idea sits where my two worlds meet: days spent thinking about children, families and outdoor play—and the hours I’m happiest in the ocean.”

The development journey

Slow enough to get it right.

Sunscreen is a regulated product. We won’t sell it or make performance claims until the required formulation, testing, evidence and Australian regulatory steps are complete.

  1. Now
    Listen & shape

    Build the brief, hear from families and validate the idea.

  2. Next
    Formulate

    Select qualified partners and develop candidate formulations.

  3. Then
    Test & evidence

    Undertake required performance, stability and safety work.

  4. Before launch
    Approve & prepare

    Complete applicable regulatory, manufacturing, labelling and advertising requirements.

Come along for the paddle

Be there from the beginning.

Join the development list for occasional updates, family research invitations and first news when there’s something real to share.

We’ll only use your email for this project. No spam, no selling your details.

The plain truth

A concept—not sunscreen advice or a finished product.

Wattle & Wonder Sunscreen is in early development. Nothing on this page represents an SPF rating, therapeutic claim, approval, ingredient commitment or environmental certification. Continue following current sun-protection guidance and use appropriately approved sunscreen products as directed.