No father would think of going for a walk with the baby in the summer without applying sun cream or covering him with a hat, but what about covering his eyes with sunglasses? If you protect yourself with them, with more reason your offspring must take them, since they are more sensitive to UV rays.
Why is it necessary for babies and children to be protected with UV glasses when they are outdoors? That will help them fend off eye diseases most common that can develop later in life, such as cataracts, because sun exposure has a cumulative effect.
However, before buying sunglasses for your little one, you must ensure that they meet the quality standards with which they really exert their protective function. Escape from very nice items but no guarantees. We tell you how to choose the best for your son by the hands of the Chicco experts.
Block 100% of ultraviolet rays
Sunglasses for babies, like those of adults, have to stop 100% of UVA and UVB rays, a feature that the Chicco +0 baby model assures you, for their filter lenses They eliminate ultraviolet rays.
These glasses, like the rest of those sold by Chicco for other ages, belong to the category Solar Filter 3, a adequate protection for beach and mountains and the most recommended for children.
Childproof materials
Glasses with polycarbonate lenses, in addition to protection against ultraviolet rays, provide lightness and great resistance to blows Thus, in the event that they were broken, the kids would not be damaged as would happen with glass ones.
The saddle and the rods, in addition to an age-appropriate size, must be manufactured with hypoallergenic, non-toxic, anti-shock and flexible materials. And, of course, the glasses must be approved in accordance with the EU directive 89/696 / CE, you have to check that it has the CE mark (European Community). The best for your peace of mind and your safety is to buy them in trusted establishments.
The perfect choice for you and him
Of course, before acquiring them, you need to try them on the child to check if they fit the head perfectly, they do not slip and do not squeeze. If your child is one of those who at least take them off, something that can happen especially the first few times, you can explain why it is important that they are carried and what consequences it has not to carry them.
Another option is adjust them with an elastic band with which, in addition, you make sure that they do not fall to the ground. If you involve him in the purchase and leave them that he himself chooses his favorites, will be more willing to wear them. If you protect yourself with sunglasses, it will be easier for them to want to wear them.
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