Baby Banz was formed in 2000 to provide eye protection for babies against the sun's harmful UV rays. Baby Banz supplies eyewear on both a national and international scale. Baby Banz have been clinically tested by one of the worlds leading Authorities on UV and meet the stringent UV block out requirements of ANSI Z80.3 - 1996 for the added peace of mind of parents. Baby Banz were originally designed for use in one of the toughest UV markets in the world, Australia. Baby Banz offers baby sunglasses and child sunglasses that are comfortable, fashionable and unquestionably authentic sun protection for your child's eyes.
Sunglasses are no longer just a fashion fad. They are essential in preventing eye damage caused by the sun's ultra violet radiation. While most of us are aware of sunburn, that leads to skin cancer, medical evidence shows that our eyes also can suffer from sunburn which can lead to cataracts - a leading cause of blindness.
Children and young adults are especially at risk and parents should make sure their children wear sunglasses - particularly when levels of UV radiation are high, such as on the beach, in water and in snow, where there is additional danger due to reflection.
The simplest way of protecting your or your child's eyes from UV radiation is by limiting your exposure to it. The three best ways of doing this are: to avoid the sun (in summer, three quarters of outdoor UV exposure occurs between 10am and 4 pm); staying out of the sun between those times will significantly reduce your UV exposure; Wear a hat - A broad brimmed hat will not only protect your head from sunburn, but will reduce the amount of UV radiation reaching your eyes by at least half. (Baby Banz offers a baby sunglass and sun hat set to accomplish just that in several infant and child sizes); wear sunglasses ( A good pair of sunglasses will reduce the amount of UV reaching your eyes and cut the amount of glare).
Which sunglasses should you choose? By Australian standards, general purpose child's sunglasses are designed for use in normal situations where exposure to the sun is not prolonged. Specific purpose units are intended for people exposed to high levels of UV radiation and provide maximum protection in various sports such as skiing or in special occupations such as flying. Your optometrist has access to manufacturers' technical information and depending on your needs and lifestyle, will be able to advise you which sunglasses suit you best. Sunglasses should be close-fitting to prevent radiation getting around the edges of frames. Wrap-around models are excellent.
Which brings us to the question should children wear sunglasses? Children are particularly at risk from UV radiation because they spend so much of their time outdoors and are not aware of the danger it poses. It is up to parents to protect their childrens' eyes by ensuring they wear a hat and a good quality pair of sunglasses. Be careful when choosing sunglasses for children. Sometimes what appears to be sunglasses will be 'toy' models that provide no protection at all. Baby Banz baby sunglasses and child sunglasses all meet the Australian Standard for UV protection. They are real sun protection for your baby's eyes.