Whether you’re trying to keep your baby’s delicate eyes safe from the sun’s harmful rays or you’re just trying to keep them from being blinded by the bright light, sunglasses are a common go-to for parents. But is it really okay to put sunglasses on your baby? Let’s take a look. The American Academy of…
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Children under the age of 10 are at a high risk for skin and eye damage from UV rays. The skin on their eyelids and around their eyes is more delicate and vulnerable than adult skin. In addition, retinal exposure to UV rays is associated with cataracts and macular degeneration. Protect both the skin around…
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Protecting your little one from the sun is so important. Alongside baby sunscreen and UV-resistant swimsuits, baby sunglasses should be part of that package as UV rays can damage a baby’s eyes, which Selena Chan, OD, at Pacific Rims Optometry in San Francisco, says can be irreversible. “Even relatively short periods in the sun can cause damage, which…
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While sometimes worn as a fashion accessory, sunglasses will also protect your child’s eyes from the sun’s powerful ultraviolet rays that can cause problems later in life. Children that don’t wear sunglasses are at risk for skin and eye damage, as their eyelids and skin around their eyes are delicate and more vulnerable than adult…
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When should infants start to wear sunglasses? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), newborns under the age of six months should not be exposed to the sun at all. You can keep them safe by using your stroller’s canopy, an umbrella, or the shade of a tree or a building overhang. Although it…
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Are sunglasses good for infants? Are Baby Sunglasses like Baby Solo’s or Babiators worth it? Babies and young children under the age of ten have compassionate eyes. Because their eyes are still developing, a baby’s crystalline lens cannot filter out the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation as well as adult eyes. It implies that more visible…
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Do babies really need to wear sunglasses? Sure, babies in sunglasses are cute, but do they need them? To put it more bluntly, yes. While everyone should shield their eyes from the sun’s harmful rays, it’s especially crucial for babies because their eyes, as well as the fragile skin around their eyes, are considerably more…
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Spring is the perfect time to get off your couch and get moving outside. However, when you have a little one, getting outside isn’t as simple as walking out the door. Not only do you need to pack a diaper bag full of necessities but you also need to make sure their skin and eyes…
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While sometimes worn as a fashion accessory, sunglasses will also protect your child’s eyes from the sun’s powerful ultraviolet rays that can cause problems later in life. Children that don’t wear sunglasses are at risk for skin and eye damage, as their eyelids and skin around their eyes are delicate and more vulnerable than adult…
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Infant Vision: Birth to 24 Months of Age Firstly, as we spoke about in our blog post Do babies need sunglasses? Healthy eyes and good vision play a critical role in how infants and children learn to see. Babies learn to see over a period of time, much like they learn to walk and talk.…
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