Sunglasses for toddlers, preschoolers and babies
While children’s skin will be shielded from the sun's rays by children’s sun cream, high-quality children's sunglasses will perfectly protect their sensitive eyes.
Sunglasses for children: When should your child start wearing them?
It is relatively easy to keep your baby in the shade in a pushchair, but from toddlerhood onwards, your child will already be exploring the world and may spend a lot of time outdoors. UV rays can badly irritate eyes, and since children's eyes are even more sensitive than ours, they need really reliable protection from the sun.
Children and sunglasses
The main thing is to protect children’s eyes in summer. Sunglasses for your children will come in handy for walks, holidays and time spent playing outdoors. It is most important to ensure protection near water, where UV rays are reflected from the water surface. Snow reflects the sun even more, so don’t underestimate the need for eye protection in winter, especially in the mountains.
Sunglasses for young children: What should you look for?
- Sunglasses for babies and toddlers must be light and comfortable.
- Mainly they should sit well on the head so they don’t fall off during play.
- Choose sunglasses made of flexible, durable materials that won’t break easily.
- Even though sunglasses have a mainly protective function for children, your child should also like wearing them.
- In the case of children, always opt for sunglasses with a UV filter, ideally as high as possible. Such children’s sunglasses effectively filter the sun's rays and provide the most reliable protection.
| UV filter | UV transmittance | Use |
| 4 | 3–8 % | Top-level protection, perfect for near the water and in the mountains. |
| 3 | 8–18 % | Everyday protection from strong sun |
| 2 | 18–43 % | Protection from medium-strength sun |
| 1 | 43–80 % | Protection from weak sun |
| 0 | 80–100 % | Minimum protection, mainly a fashion accessory |
Sunglasses for infants
Up to 6 months of age, it is best to avoid direct sunlight altogether. Staying in the shade and sufficient shading of your little one’s pushchair as well as a children’s hat will be enough in both summer and winter. If you are going to spend time by the water or are going on holiday to the seaside or the mountains, sunglasses for infants will be handy for extra protection.
Children’s sunglasses: 0–2 years
From 6 months of age, give your baby or toddler sunglasses for everyday protection from the sun. Choose light and comfortable sunglasses. For example, children’s sunglasses with a rubber band which keeps them on their head are great.
Children’s sunglasses: 2–4 years
Preschool children will mainly appreciate a flexible and durable material preventing the sunglasses from breaking when leaping about or playing tag at the playground. A rubber head band will also prove useful. Children will love the joyful shapes, colours and fairytale pictures.
Boys will like sunglasses with Marvel superheroes while girls usually go for glitter or Disney princesses. If your little one already has preferences of their own, take this into account – they will be more likely to wear the sunglasses if they like them.
Sunglasses: 5 years and over
Preschool and school-age children might be able to pick sunglasses themselves, but you still need to ensure that there is a UV filter. This is especially important up to the age of 8 when your child's eyesight is still developing. For little athletes polarised children's sunglasses are most suitable, since they also prevent glare.
Provide your little one with effective and stylish protection from UV rays. Whether you are looking for sunglasses for a one-year-old, two-year old or an infant, at Notino you will find high-quality sunglasses with playful patterns and fairytale pictures which your children will love.