Sunglasses for Kids

Some moms and dads think: tiny tots don't need shades; a ball cap is good to keep a kid safe from sunbeams. Eye docs don't agree. They say: a little one should start to use shades by age one, or surely by age three when they're really getting to know the world around them. Let's keep in mind: the smaller the child, the more their eyes can be hurt by the sun. Picking out shades, the lens quality is key, for both grown-ups and youngsters. Pick ones marked with 100% UV or UV 400 for the best guard. Brown, green, or gray lenses are best, soaking up to 70% of the light. Lenses need to be tough plastic so they don't break and hurt the kid if they fall. Frames should bend around the face well.

The frame must be safe, tough, easy on the skin, and not cause allergies. It should also fit snug and bend a bit - springy sides that can open wide are great so they last longer. Young ones are often not soft with their things. You can get specs without hooks for the ears and with a smooth edge that grips, or frames made of allergy-safe rubber with a band that wraps around the head. Check out our big range of trendy kids' and teens' shades. We've got only top stuff that gives a lot of comfort, fits well, and meets kids' wants to look cool and grown-up in their slick glasses.

The big things to look for in kids' shades are lightness, comfort, and being safe. When kids are busy playing and running around, they often don't remember they're wearing something important for their eyes. Now, parents don't need to fuss over which lenses to pick for their kids, because eye experts have found a top choice - plastic. Some kinds are made from tough stuff like carbonate and trivex. They're lighter and can take a knock better than glass ones, and they help kids see better, too. The cool thing about these lenses is that if they do break, they won't hurt a child's eyes as much as glass would. For kids, lenses that fight glare from snow, water, and wet roads are made - they block the nasty glow that can hurt eyes. The surface of these plastic lenses often has special coatings - to stop glare, change with the light, and stop static, and they don't let UV light in.

Kids' shades come in every color, but eye docs say gray and brown are the best ones. They soak up a lot of sunlight and block UV and heat rays, helping kids see colors right. Pink is okay for a stylish look and playing when it's a bit cloudy, but remember, all shades on the red side can really affect a kid's mood. Shades for kids are made in three age groups: from newborn to 5, from 6 to 10, and from 11 to 15. They let kids see well and fit the unique shape of a child's face. They're made from light, strong, no-allergy stuff like titanium, plastic, and plant-based plastic. A good accessory fits without squeezing, stays put, and feels like it's barely there. Wherever you shop for your child's shades, make sure there's a good variety and you can pick the right size for the shape of their face. Polycarbonate lenses are best because they're light and can take a bump, which makes them comfy and safe. For your children's eye health, always get gear from trusted names like Polaroid, Carrera, and Converse.