Summer has officially arrived and Mother Nature is also cooperating to provide us with beautiful weather to enjoy! Of course also a great treat for our kids, who love to play outside in the sunshine. Many of us arm little ones against the UV rays with a lot of sunscreen, but many parents overlook protecting their child’s eyes from those same harmful UV rays. IZIPIZI explains why even the smallest among us need sunglasses:
Did you know that 80% of total UV damage to your eyes is caused before the age of 18? That’s why it’s important to start protecting your eyes early. So children are exposed to the sun much more often than adults.
Children’s lenses are more transparent and sensitive than adults’ lenses, meaning UV rays penetrate deeper into their eyes and can cause permanent damage to their retina.
The cells of the lens of the eye are never renewed; the proteins of the lens are never replenished. The lens cannot repair itself; so the damage accumulates over life. Therefore, the earlier children wear sunglasses, the less damage later in life.
The development of babies is extra special: they have a flat face, prominent cheeks and a poorly developed bridge of the nose, which means that babies usually look upwards. It is therefore even more important for the smallest to choose a suitable frame.
So there is no doubt about it: good sunglasses are essential for children to keep their eyes healthy for as long as possible. Fortunately, in addition to being very functional, it is also a true fashion statement for kids! The kids sunglasses from the French sunglasses label IZIPIZI are not only hip but also hypo allergenic, flexible and offer 100% UV protection from baby. The ultra-resistant IZIPIZI frames also adapt to the growth of your children thanks to the straight arms. The IZIPIZI glasses are available in Baby (0 – 9 months), Kids (9 – 36 months) and Kids+ (3 – 5 years).
Cute sun hats only protect from above, not below, where reflected UV rays from water, sand or cement can do a lot of damage.