We ensure that our kids have mittens to keep their hands warm from the cold, lather them up in sunscreen to protect their skin, remind them to always wear a helmet when they ride a bicycle, provide them with soft tissues to pamper their noses during cold season...
However, one body part that I realized I was neglecting became quite clear recently when my family and I went to our city's annual Winter Festival.
Coats, snowpants, mittens and hats? Check, check, check and check for all of us.
Sunglasses to not only prevent annoying squinting (which was twice as bad due to the reflection from all of the snow) but to protect our eyes from the damaging effects of UV radiation? Um, check... for me.
For my kids? Sorry Girls, apparently Mom left you to fend for yourselves on that one so she'd have to listen to complaints of It's sooo bright out here! all afternoon.
While I've thought about ensuring that my children have sunglasses in the past, I've never realized the utmost importance that this step can make in preventing the permanent and irreparable damage to kids' eyes as to when I was introduced to Real Kids Shades.
On a mission to protect as many children's eyes as possible from the damaging effects of UV radiation, Real Kids Shades was launched to provide real sunglasses designed specifically for babies and children.
As opposed to the toy sunglasses that end up possibly harming your child's eyes more than helping (by shading the eyes but not providing 100% UVA and UVB protection), Real Kids Shades are high quality, intensively-tested, award-winning, kid-approved sunglasses specifically constructed to fit kids' faces and their lifestyles.
As soon as I began browsing around at RealKidsShades.com and found that their sunglasses are shatterproof, impact-resistant, adaptable to sports, lightweight, flexible, bendable, comfortable, durable and SO much more, I knew that they would be just the thing to keep my girls' eyes safe (and stylish).
Arriving in their own storage bag (with clip) along with a removable neoprene strap, each pair of the Real Kids Shades had me impressed as I examined them closer.
From the rubberized frames (my kids don't seem to understand how to slide sunglasses on, as opposed to bending them wide and propping them onto their heads) to the sleek and chic shapes to the professional grade polycarbonate 100% UVA/UVB protective lenses, they really have it all.
As these sunglasses arrived just as Big Sister E and Little Sister B were gearing up to go out and play in the snow, they couldn't have been more thrilled to add their new gear to their outfits.
Little Sister B's Flex Duo Shades (for ages 3 - 7) in Purple/Pink have been just the right alternative to banded sunglasses that we have tried (and she has disliked) in the past.
Instead, these pink and purple super flexible frames meet her fashion requirements while also being extremely durable and comfortable.
As the Flex Duo are just the tiniest bit big on Little Sister B right now, I have appreciated that Real Kids Shades included the optional neoprene strap. By simply sliding it onto the frames, it gives them an extra hold that fits easily under her hat or, in warmer weather, will keep her shades on under her bike helmet easily.
At the same time, Big Sister E's Glide Shades (for ages 7 - 12) in Aqua have a metallic sheen that she loves and the addition of rubber-tipped temple pieces to help them stay securely in place even easier.
All of Real Kids Shades' work to make these high quality and versatile really shows and, if these were slightly larger, I'd wear them myself!
When it comes to being even more fashion-forward, however, the Fabulous Shades (also for ages 7 - 12) combine all of the great qualities of Real Kids Shades' other sunglasses, but with a stylishly oversized look.
Who says that tweens can't look like movie stars while keeping their eyes protected from exposure to the sun's harmful rays?
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After using these sunglasses for a while, the girls and I agree that they are pretty fantastic. They include all of the quality and safety features that allow them to withstand being used by kids (Little Sister B has dropped and stepped on hers at least a handful of times) as well as the benefits of keeping their eyes protected. We bring them to the park, for walks, in the car — everywhere!
Be sure to check out their large variety of styles ranging for ages 0 - 12 (most retailing for only $14.99) and the tremendous number of colors, as there is sure to be one to fit your child's personality and preference. Whether you spend most time just out playing in the yard or your family partakes in skiing, hiking, soccer and more, Real Kids Shades are the sunglasses that you'll reach for year-round!
Plus, thanks to their generosity, one person will soon have a stylish and safe item for the child in their life as well, because...
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A big thank you to Real Kids Shades for providing sunglasses for me to review as well as the pair of choice for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.
We try to wear them often in the summer.
ReplyDeleteI wear sunglasses every single day. My kids wear them when they remember.
ReplyDeleteI wear sunglasses every time I'm in the car. My daughter wears them in the Summer.
ReplyDeletei wear them rarely, but the others more often
ReplyDeletealmost daily---the sun reflecting off the snow it's a must!!!
ReplyDeleteMe and my family where sunglasses whenever the sun is shining.
ReplyDeletei wear mine every day! I would love a pair for my 22 month old to protect his eyes!
ReplyDeleteWhenever the sun is out!
ReplyDeletemorales_y at yahoo dot com
I don't wear sunglasses. My prescription glasses change when I am out in the sun. However, everyone else in the family wears their shades out whenever the sun peeks out from the clouds.
ReplyDeleteWe wear them pretty much every day!
ReplyDeleteI wear mine everyday, my husband and daughter wears theirs maybe once per week.
ReplyDeleteI wear sunglasses at least once a day. My son loves to wear sunglasses too.
ReplyDeleteI wear transitional glasses everyday-my kids don't usually wear any
ReplyDeleteEvery time I remember to put them in my bag, which is not very often. Have to get a better system for that.
ReplyDeleteWe live in Florida so we have to wear sunglasses everyday.
ReplyDeleteHonestly none of us where them enough, it is something we must work on
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I wear them all the time. Thankyou, ken pohl19@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteWe live in the NW so if it's sunny my husband and kids wear sunglasses. I wear regular glasses so unless I'm wearing contacts I don't wear sunglasses.
ReplyDeleteI put them on my little one all the time.
ReplyDeleteI wear them every day
ReplyDeleteWe wear them almost every day.
ReplyDeleteWe wear them in the summer
ReplyDeletekim(at)kimberlychance(dot)com
I wear sunglasses most of the spring/summer and occasionally the rest of the year.
ReplyDeleteWe are pretty good about wearing sunglasses. My daughter is at that stage when she'll wear them no matter what cause its fun.
ReplyDeleteWhenever there is a sunny day - mostly in spring and summer and when driving on a sunny day.
ReplyDeletecolljerr at comcast dot net
flex duo black/red
ReplyDeleteI wear sunglasses every sunny day. My kids wear them too. Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
ReplyDeleteReneewalters3 at yahoo dot com
Every time I go out.
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I both HAVE to wear sunglasses while driving otherwise it's dangerous! My daughter will sometimes keep hers on, but I think we need some better fitting ones.
ReplyDeleteI wear my sunglasses all the time.
ReplyDeleteWe wear sunglasses all the time.
ReplyDeleteWe all wear sunglasses often.
ReplyDeleteWe wear sunglasses almost everyday!
ReplyDeleteWe wear thean when ever we are out in the sun in the summer.
ReplyDeletemintstatesportswear(at)juno(dot)com
My daughter loves to wear mine
ReplyDeleteWe wear sunglasses most of the year in southern Oregon. It is sunny from late March to October, and on and off throughout fall and winter.
ReplyDeleteI wear them everyday, but my kids only wear them in the summer.
ReplyDeleteI wear mine whenever it is sunny but the kids will only wear theirs during the summer.
ReplyDeleteAlmost daily when sunny
ReplyDeleteI wear mine for driving but my kids usually wear them in the summer.
ReplyDeletewhen it is sunny out
ReplyDeletealmost all the time i'm outside, even when it's a little cloudy. my husband makes fun of me sometimes, but i still do
ReplyDeletewe live in Az and wear them everyday, but not the kids...so this would be great
ReplyDeleteWe don't get much sun up here in the NW and my dh and I never wear sunglasses although we do have transition lens on our prescription glasses. Our daughter and grandchildren wear sunglasses when it is sunny.
ReplyDeleteWe try to whenever we're outside and the sun is out! But sometimes we forget.
ReplyDeleteI always wear mine and the kids are very sensitive to the sunlight so they wear theirs very often!
ReplyDeleteYearround...in the car, at the pool, on snow days, at amazement parks, at the zoo, etc.
ReplyDeleteI wear mine any time I go out and the sun's shining.
ReplyDeleteWe have started wearing them again since we started playing baseball again.
ReplyDeleteAmber Porter
My daughter wears them daily but I haven't worn them for years.
ReplyDeleteI wear mines almost everyday
ReplyDeleteknickgirl_3 at yahoo dot com
We could use some new sunglasses! My kids love to wear them.
ReplyDeletewe wear them on the weekend
ReplyDeleteI wear them every single day...rain or shine...
ReplyDeleteI need reminding all the time but my husband wears them always.
ReplyDeleteWe pretty much wear our sunglasses any time we are outside.
ReplyDeleteMy wife and I wear them everyday, and are trying to get our daughter to wear them more often.
ReplyDeleteI rarely do, but my husband is very responsible about it,
ReplyDeleteI have UV transitions. So if I'm not wearing those then I have Rx sunglasses. I try to get my daughter to wear hers more often
ReplyDeletei wear them all the time
ReplyDeletewe wear them all the time
ReplyDeleteAll the time but usually only during summer
ReplyDeletekport207 at gmail dot com
Every day!!!
ReplyDeleteI never wear sunglasses.
ReplyDeleteMost of the time the we wear sun glasses while traveling when the sun is too much.
ReplyDeleteWe don't wear them as much as we should be.
ReplyDeleteI wear them a few times a week, and my youngest son as well. The rest of them do not have any sunglasses.
ReplyDeleteI wear my sunglasses daily, my kids wear theirs when I bug them to do so.
ReplyDeleteI wear pretty often and my kids love to wear them whenever they can!
ReplyDeleteEvery chance we get!
ReplyDeletewe wear them daily:)
ReplyDeletejmatek AT wi DOT rr DOT com
Me and my husband wear them all the time. The kids rarely but only because it just isn't one of those things I think about before I actually need them for the kids.
ReplyDeleteIt depends on if they're lost or broken. I wear mine all the time.
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I wear sunglasses whenever we are outside or driving. It is harder to get the grandchildren to wear sunglasses all the time, but I do my best to see that they have sunglasses on if it is sunny.
ReplyDeletewe wear them daily
ReplyDeleteWe live in the Sunshine State, so we never leave home without them!
ReplyDeleteWe wear them daily! Got to protect our peepers :)
ReplyDeleteI wear them all the time. My kids don't, though.
ReplyDeleteI wear them all the time. My kids don't, though.
ReplyDeleteWe wear them all the time.
ReplyDeleteWe where them so much during the summer everyone call us the Blues Brothers!!
ReplyDeleteI wear them whenever the sun is shining
ReplyDeleteeveryday
ReplyDeleteltlbitone@yahoo dot com
We wear them everyday, no matter where we are, except my two year old...he needs a pair with a head strap =)
ReplyDeleteMy kids and I use them year round for outside activities.
ReplyDeleteAll the time in the summer. My twins keep breaking theirs!
ReplyDeleteMy whole family has pale eyes, mine and my husband's are green and our boys' are blue and they sunburn easily, so we were them any time we are outside. No matter what the season, if they sun is out, the shades are on
ReplyDeleteThanks!
we wear them all the time!
ReplyDeletePersonally I wear sunglasses every time I leave the house. My eyes are very sensitive. My youngest is just like me and he hates the sun!
ReplyDeletemary renshaw
We don't wear sunglasses much around here.
ReplyDeleteeveryday when you live in las vegas!
ReplyDeleteIm down to the wire... but i just wanted to pop in and say omggg i need those! Look how they flex, woot woot!
ReplyDeleteAlmost every day - all year round.
ReplyDeleteany time we are outside in the sunshine!
ReplyDeletejagar0047 at yahoo dot com
Anytime we are in the sun, we wear ours.
ReplyDeleteericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com
We wear our glasses year round, especially since we live in an high altitude
ReplyDeleteAnytime we are outdoors.
ReplyDeleteWe wear sunglasses whenever we are outdoors. I always have to wear sunglasses when driving during the day because we do not get many overcast days. We wear sunglasses for car rides, beach outings, themeparks, walking outdoors, and any other activity where there is sun.
ReplyDeleteWe wear them when we play outside for long periods!
ReplyDeleteWe wear sunglasses outdoors all the time.
ReplyDeleteI always try to get my son to wear sunglasses on the water or in snow. (Corey Olomon)
ReplyDeleteAlways when it is sunny out.
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i wear sunglasses everyday, hubby doesn't wear them and the kids wear them every now and then
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I don't go outside without my sunglasses ever. My fiance never wears sunglasses. My oldest son wears his when I am there to remind him.
ReplyDeletePretty much any time it is sunny out
ReplyDeletewhen we go to the beach or the park
ReplyDeleteAll in the summer
ReplyDeleteI wear them when I remember. My husband wears them almost every day. tylerpants(at)gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWe wear them every day in the Summer!
ReplyDeletewe wear them a lot during the summer! i would say almost every day.
ReplyDeleteWe never wear them cause we don't have any! I would if I had a decent pair!! :)
ReplyDeleteI try to remember to wear them often
ReplyDeleteonce in a while
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