A few weeks ago we saw that sunglasses for children prevent eye problems, another thing is that they want to wear them ... But in case they finally accept with pleasure, we could use these Tips for buying sunglasses for children.
With the arrival of good weather and long days, sun exposure is more frequent, and children should get used to protect themselves. If we take care of your skin with protection and put on caps, sunglasses can be a very useful complement. But what glasses for children to buy?
Children's frames are usually made of plastic materials ("paste"), although we can also find them made of metal. Plastic frames can be the best option for children in terms of durability, comfort, lightness and cost.
In the event that the child has sensitive skin, there are frames made of hypoallergenic materials and extremely light (titanium, tungsten ...), which we can find in optics.
It is common for glasses to slide down, as children have a tiny nose. In this sense, metal frames would be more comfortable, since they generally use plastic or silicone pads that allow a more individualized adjustment. However, there are models of pasta glasses that include inverted or anatomical bridges that are better suited to small noses.
Must try the glasses on the child to make sure that there is no space between the bridge and the nose, because otherwise it is easier for the lens to slide.
Some models include adjustable terminals (the part of the pin that is behind the ear) and flexible rods to the outside so that they do not tighten and fit better to the child's head. Flexible rods also carry less risk of breakage.
There are glasses that incorporate a wide rubber that joins the pins at the back of the head. These glasses would be ideal for the practice of sport, but in general it is not necessary that they wear this rubber, because they do not like them so easily if they fit well.
As for the lens material, children tend to be more exposed to bumps and falls, so a fragile glass would be very dangerous for their eyes. Polycarbonates and organic crystals are light and virtually unbreakable (although they are more sensitive to scratching). Most children's sunglasses are made of polycarbonate.
Of course, we must choose approved glasses to avoid damage to the vision of children. We will not buy toy sunglasses or that do not strictly comply with the regulations of the European Commission or the different countries.
The glasses must include both the European Community seal and the class to which it belongs or the category of its filter.
He protection index 3 (strong) It is recommended for children, since it absorbs much of the light with its dark lenses. The European Standard on sunglasses (UNE) establishes a classification of sunscreens in five categories, determining for each of them the absorption that the filters must provide. The 0,1,2 categories would be too soft, since they allow too much light to pass through the sensitive eyes of children.
Glasses must protect against visible light and ultraviolet radiation (UVA and UVB).
Within the models that we consider most appropriate by following the above advice, we can let the child choose the glasses he likes best. So maybe we will make them want them more.
We hope these Tips for buying children's sunglasses they are useful to you and you decide to protect the eyes of the little ones a little more, preventing future complications. In addition, with the wide variety of sunglasses that are currently on the market, surely they are so great and fashionable ...
