Dr. Pat’s Health Tips: Sunglasses for Kids

Is your baby fussy outside when it is very bright and sunny? It may be more than the heat getting to your little one; it may be the sunshine.

Squinting is uncomfortable for infants and young toddlers and their eyes are much more sensitive than adult’s eyes to damage from bright sun.

Even shade will not protect eyes in bright sun, because it is the  brightness and reflected sunlight that are damaging. The cumulative effect of bright sunshine plays a role in a number of serious eye conditions, like macular degeneration (a cause of blindness in later life), cataracts and chronic irritation of the cornea.

Kids need sunglasses! It may not seem practical to introduce sunglasses to infants and young children, but Frubi Shades are different. The soft, spongy nosepiece and wrap-around design make these sunglasses stay in place comfortably. The little ones may need a short period to adapt, but the improved comfort in bright sun makes the adjustment quick. The trick is to acclimate children to sunglasses at an early age, so they will continue the habit throughout their lives.

And there’s more to this story. Frubi Shades has donated thousands of sunglasses to children’s organizations as part of their Protect Their Eyes Campaign.

It feels good to endorse a great product from a company that also gives back. Hmm…just like Noodle and Boo!

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Photo courtesy of frubishades.com