Sunglasses

After a very rainy Saturday here in SF, the sun came out bright on Sunday only to have it rain cats on dogs again today.  It is much needed rain, so I will not complain; besides, it is an excuse to stay cozy inside. However, on Sunday I was thinking, I need new Sunglasses this Spring/Summer-- I have my eyes on these Prada 'Baroque' ones. More important than me wanting (not really needing) yet another pair of expensive sunglasses, I looked for sunglasses for my son Mario. An article on the Iris Blog talks about the importance of sunglasses for children, and is a must read for parents.  The article says that children’s eyes are more sensitive to damaging radiation than those of adults, because they usually have much larger pupils and the components of their eyes are also clearer than adult eyes, which allow for more light to pass and penetrate through. As parents we use sunscreen on our little ones as protection for their skin, however, we often don't give enough importance to its effect on their eyes. We should make sure our little ones wear sunglasses throughout the year. Since it's spring season, there are lots of options of cute sunglasses to get your little ones right now. Here are some of my favorites-- I especially love fun sunglasses for little ones in bright colors, cool prints, and cute shapes. I also love mini me classic styles like Ray-Ban wayfarers, but whatever your little one's style is, find them a pair they will love and want to wear because their eyes need protection too!  

These J.Crew KIDS' SUNNIES are the coolest shades under the sun, and are designed with UV-blocking mirrored lenses and colorful frames. 

These OshKosh B'gosh® Heart Sunglasses are super cute heart-shaped lenses which give these Sunglasses a sweet and stylish look. They also feature UV protection to protect your little one's eyes.

These H&M Sunglasses have patterned plastic frames, tinted lenses, and are UV-protective.

These Mini Rodini PALM SUNGLASSES are super stylish in a light green color filled with palm trees.They have a  brown shade lens with panda etch, which has excellent UV-protection. 

These Babiators Kids Cool Camo Polarized Sunglasses are the most stylish child-sized aviator sunglasses for adventurous and fashionable tots. Babiators sunglasses are made out of durable flexible rubber frames, offer 100% sun protection, and are coveted by celebrity kids and little hipsters.

These Sons+Daughters Rocky Sunglasses are a slick aviator style frame with classic style and optic quality. Sons+Daughters is an eyewear brand for kids focused on STYLE & SAFETY by utilizing premium quality lens to provide crystal clear, 100% UV protection. 

These Sons+Daughters Pixie Sunglasses make a statement with flower power for  groovy little ladies. Sons+Daughters is an eyewear brand for kids focused on STYLE & SAFETY by utilizing premium quality lens to provide crystal clear, 100% UV protection

These KIDS' RAY-BAN® JUNIOR WAYFARER® SUNGLASSES are the coolest pair of shades around, Wayfarers have been worn by larger-than-life icons-- JFK and Madonna-- and now your little one. These Sunglasses are identically proportioned to the adult version and offer the same great style and protection from UV rays that the Wayfarer has offered since 1952.

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