Baby Banz Sunglasses

Baby Banz are a necessity to protect infant and toddler eyes from the harmful rays of UV (ultraviolet) light. Until approx 8-9 years old a child has no filters in the eye to block out UV light. You can do MORE harm to the eye if you put an inferior lens in front of the eye! Behind tinted lenses, the iris opens to allow more light into the eye; if the lens doesn’t protect properly, more UV light gets into the eye potentially damaging the child’s eye.

The lenses are a UV400 lens. These lenses block out the entire spectrum of UVA and UVB rays from the sun. UVA rays are thought to be more harmful to the skin – they cause sunburn and get below the outer layer of the skin. UVB rays are the rays thought to be the worst on the eye and cause damage to the retina and lens with overexposure and under-protection. 

Baby Banz frames and lenses are made from polycarbonate material. This material makes Baby Banz virtually shatterproof and ensures that they stand up to wear and tear.

Baby Banz headbands are made from Neoprene. Neoprene is the same material used to make wetsuits; it is stretchy and easy to clean with warm soap and water. The material is very soft and comfortable on the little heads; it also keeps the glasses where they are supposed to be - OVER the child’s eyes. A bonus is that it floats in water to avoid loss at the pool or beach.

Baby Banz headbands adjust and secure with a hook and loop closure system (Velcro®). This allows parents/children to loosen and tighten the glasses as they take them off and on and prolongs the use of the Banz as they “grow” with the child.

Yes is the answer but Baby Banz should be introduced properly to achieve the best result. We recommend that 2-3-month-old infants, slip a pair of Baby Banz over their heads and let them get used to wearing the glasses. With older children, it is important that the first time they wear the glasses they are outside when the sun is bright; as they will be more likely to see the benefits. If tried on inside, the child may have an adverse reaction to the glasses simply because the room becomes too dark. In addition, parents who wear sunglasses themselves set an example little ones will want to follow.