Finding kids’ sunglasses that fit well, will last a while, are reasonably priced, and aren’t pieces of junk isn’t easy. These Bollé sunglasses fit the bill and have three great attributes on top. 1) The kid likes them. 2) I like them. 3) They haven’t broken yet.
As I mentioned in this review of Chums sunglasses straps earlier, it’s hard to justify spending good money on sunglasses for kids because odds are they’re going to either lose them or break them in no time flat. The problem is, their eyes are even more sensitive than ours, so you feel like a guilty parent outfitting them in dollar store cheapies of questionable sun blocking ability. This is especially important if you are taking kids hiking at high altitude, boating out on the water, or to a mountain for spring skiing.
These Bollé Breezy sunglasses generally run $30 to $40 at retail, about the price of a good pair of kids’ sneakers, but for that you get shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses that block 100% of UV rays and very strong but flexible nylon frames. There are absorbent rubber grips on both the nose and the ears so they stay on the little one’s head easily.
The key attribute for me is that these are cool enough and comfortable enough that there’s not much whining involved when I give the order to wear them all the time when we’re in the bright sun. My daughter’s version picture here is girly pink, but there are three other colors including the Crystal Lime ones at the bottom.
These are meant for kids 7-10 years old, but Bollé has a whole line of other options. They start with strap ones that are suited for tiny toddlers on up to the very suave Sarah style for ages 9-12. The Bollé site is in Flash, so get on something not using the iPhone operating system to check out the whole product line for kids, men, and women—sunglasses and goggles.
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#1 by Joules - March 1st, 2011 at 15:26
I had the same problem you site in your article when trying to buy sunglasses for my toddler. It was difficult to find a pair that he didn’t break in with half an hour. Eventually after speaking to friends and some research I picked up a pair of Babybanz. These sunglasses are lightweight and tough and come with a strap to keep them on your toddlers head. My son tolerates them, which is more than she will for most head gear!!
#2 by Ione - April 19th, 2011 at 18:19
$30 to $40 might seem like a lot of dough to spend on something that will probably get broken or left behind someplace, but it’s a small price to pay to help protect your kids from excessive sun rays. And, at ages 7 to 10 peer pressure is beginning to show itself more and more, so you might as well let your own kids lead the pack in sunglasses.
#3 by Jeremy - May 1st, 2011 at 13:29
When I can I like to spend the extra money and get the real thing for my kids. I remember growing up with little money and went without these things. It did make a difference.
#4 by Elena - June 17th, 2011 at 12:50
Look really great. All kids like to look like grown-ups and dream to have glasses similar to these))) I think if we are talking about buying such things as glasses, first of all you should think about quality, as you can easily cause harm to your dear child’s eyes with cheap sun glasses.