The time to protect those peepers is now! Delicate baby blues need a broad spectrum UV defense while out playing and exploring this summer, and the choices have never been cuter.
What You Should Know
- Polycarbonate lenses ensure durability
- Neoprene band keeps them securely attached
- Highly affordable
The flexible rubber frames on these sunglasses tolerate rambunctious play, or baby’s attempts to escape them. The 100 percent UVA/UVB protection helps protect young babies from damaging their sight; especially important while they’re young enough to have poor head and neck control. A 1-year manufacturer’s warranty offers extra peace of mind. Reviewers do note that, while advertised for birth-24 months age use, they aren’t adjustable enough to ensure a comfortable fit on newborns.
Review Highlights
“It would be nice if the velcro strip was a little longer to accommodate a slightly smaller head”
What You Should Know
- 0-12 or 0-24 month sizing available
- Lightweight TPE construction
- Bendable frames tolerate child handling
These baby sunglasses offer a wide selection of sizes and colors, so finding the right fit for your baby has never been easier. Removable straps offer additional flexibility — and speaking of flexibility, feel free to bend and twist these frames with no fear of snapping. With UVA/UVB protection and dozens of color options to choose from, there’s something for everyone, including matching mommy-and-me sunglasses in some colors.
Review Highlights
“I love these glasses. Sturdy, flexible, BPA free, UV 400, and so cute! I may get the matching adult pair”
Bib-On Sweetheart- Best First Sunglasses
amazon $9.99What You Should Know
- Available in infant, baby, and toddler sizing
- Impact resistant lenses
- Polarized lenses cut down on glare
Available in a wide range of colors, these sweetheart frame lenses keep babies, infants, and toddlers safe from harsh rays and the accompanying redness and irritation. Three size options make it easy to get a custom fit for your little one, and come in single or double packs, perfect for keeping one at home and one in the car for ease of access.
Review Highlights
” Highly recommend because it’s also polarized and has uva/uvb protection!”
What You Should Know
- Classic wayfarer design
- Gender neutral black frames make them great for hand me downs
- One Size
These Target-branded Cat and Jack wayfarer-style sunglasses have a true consensus review: 22 reviewers rate them a unanimous 5/5 stars. Even in such sweet shades though, you’ll want a hat for your kiddo for longer exposures like playing at the beach. Pick up a comfy beach hat for extra protection.
Review Highlights
“These are absolutely adorable I love them so much we got two pairs”
“Our 4-month-old isn’t a big fan of the sun in his eyes – picked these up on a whim and he’s a big fan”
Baby BANZ Ultimate Polarized Sunglasses
amazon $15.49What You Should Know
- Polarized lenses for extra glare protection
- One-year replacement guarantee
- Only available in pink or blue
A wider strap displaces pressure more comfortably around baby’s head, so you’re less likely to get red strap marks with Baby Banz than some other strapped sunglasses, though some reviewers note that the wider strap places more pressure on their little one’s ears.
Review Highlights
“He doesn’t mind wearing them, they fit well, are unobtrusive, and are admittedly pretty hilarious on such a tiny kid”
What You Should Know
- Polycarbonate lenses, instead of plastic
- Cute mirrored-look lenses
- Not available to ship
If you’ve already left for vacation before realizing that spending all day at the beach, the lake, or the theme park is going to be rough on your kiddos, the only option is to pick up sunglasses locally. You could spend major bucks getting cartoon character branded gear, or drop by the local Target instead for these stylish-as-a-star red heart frames.
Review Highlights
“They are adorable and well made”
Roshambo Baby Shades
amazon $22.99What You Should Know
- Nine fun color choices
- 0-24 months
- Prescription Ready
Take these stylish frames to your tot’s optometrist; they’re a great way for children who need prescription glasses to prevent sun damage. The adjustable frames can be bent without breaking them, so contouring them to the shape of your kiddo’s head is a snap, and they can be re-adjusted as your little one grows. Durable frames and shatter-proof lenses combine in one chewable, baby-proof package.
Review Highlights
“These are definitely better than your average baby shades”
Julbo Looping I Baby Sunglasses
amazon $26.25What You Should Know
- Hinge-free design prevents pinches and hair pulling
- Reversible frames for a custom fit
- Comes in six fun colors
Julbo’s size I sunglasses are perfect for babies who are too small for some other baby brands; reviewers report using them easily on babies under 6 months old. The removable strap design offers extra flexibility. Reversible frames also help get an ideal fit, as they can be flipped “upside down” with no loss of UV protection for babies whose ears are smushed by the standard fit.
Review Highlights
“Most are just too big for a newborn, but these fit great and seem comfortable”
Optix 55 Sunglasses for Babies
amazon $10.55What You Should Know
- No band or strap to keep these attached
- 89 percent of reviewers rated them 5 stars
- Available in red or yellow
An included carrying pouch keeps these safe and easy to find in the diaper bag while on the go. The stylish smoked lenses are effortlessly cool, and the safety features follow through with 100 percent UV protection. Glare protection helps keep kiddos who are just learning to walk safer, and these lenses fit children up to 3 years old.
Review Highlights
“These glasses are super comfortable and our son does not mind wearing them all day long”
Baby Wrapz 2 Baby Sunglasses
amazon $13.99What You Should Know
- Swap from headband to temples in one set of frames
- Soft silicone tips for additional comfort
- Neoprene headbands float
These adjustable baby sunglasses offer multiple ways to wear them. The two adjustable neoprene headbands offer a range of customizable fits, and the neoprene bands even float, so they’re perfect for the family on the go who enjoy fishing, hiking, or boating. Swap out the headbands for soft, silicone tipped temples. These modular glasses offer tons of flexibility, though several reviewers noted that for very young babies the straps still don’t adjust down enough for a tight fit.
Review Highlights
“My 3-month-old is so much happier riding in the car without the sun in her eyes”
