The weather has been quite erratic lately. One day it's 55 degrees outside, and the next we're facing 80 degree temps. Now you won't hear me complaining, but our closets are no where near ready for summer. These recent "teases" a la mother nature have me thinking that I need to start changing my mind set and start getting prepared with appropriate attire for my little one.
I grew up on an island off the coast of New Jersey, where surf shops abound and the living is easy. That's right, I'm an island girl, and I cannot wait for the summer fun to begin. The one concern I have about summer? Protecting my baby's skin. It is a year-round effort, but it becomes especially important in the summer, when we spend most of our time outdoors. So when I was contacted about reviewing Sun Protection Zone products, I knew this would be a topic that many moms would share my interest in.
If you're not concerned about skin protection, you should be. Here's an alarming statistic: One in five Americans are victims of skin cancer and 90% of skin cancer is caused by the sun’s harmful rays.
SunSkinz are exactly like the rash guards you'll find in surf shops. The fabric features 100 SPF / UPF 50+ Maximum Broad Spectrum UV Protection. Unlike sunscreen, this protection won't wash off. There is nothing worse than a sun-burned back, I speak from experience, and I would hate for that to happen to my little girl. The fabric is lightweight and can be worn in and out of the pool, lake, ocean, etc.
Personally, I think they're great not only for sun protection but also for guarding skin from abrasives like sand and seashells, and also the friction caused when children use rafts and boogie boards.
Emma's SunSkinz will definitely be a staple this summer, whether we're spending the day at the beach, park or just playing around in the yard.
I've been on the lookout for great toddler sunglasses, and I was happy to find them at Sun Protection Zone as well. For me, going outside without my sunglasses is simply not an option. I can't bear the brightness, and I wonder about Emma's eyes. Does her sun hat shield her peepers properly? I knew we needed something better.
The Infant Glasses protect baby's eyes with 100% UVA and UVB protection. I worked selling sunglasses when I was in college and all of the sporting glasses were made from polycarbonate lenses. They won't shatter if broken which is great. The adjustable band keeps them on comfortablyAnd get this - they also float in the water!
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