Sunscreen? Sun Hat? Baby Banz Sunglasses? Check, Check, and Check!

Posted on October 9, 2011 by lesleycarter

Sunscreen? Sun hat? Baby Banz sunglasses? Check, check, and check! In one of the world’s strongest UV environments, Californian parents need to depend on sunscreen products to protect their baby; after all, they can’t protect themselves. I recently saw Baby Banz sunglasses and they were too cute and useful to pass up. With a rainbow of bright colors, durability, functionality, cost efficiency, and protection from direct and reflected sunlight, I knew they’d be a cute, comfortable accessory.

Adventure Banz improved on the Original Baby Banz by adding an embedded silicone nose and brow piece for added comfort! Clinically tested by one of the world’s leading authorities on sunglasses, Baby Banz have passed the most stringent standards on sunglasses in the world.

The neoprene elastic strap matches the glasses and the widening at the back of the head will help keep the glasses in place. The side adjustable Velcro allows for years of wear as my baby grows and the Velcro strap loops through the frame and folds back upon itself, which is a great design for getting the perfect fit on the baby’s head. This type of strap also makes it difficult for the baby to undo the Velcro and pull the glasses off, which I’ve found to be a critical flaw in other glasses that I considered.

The category 3 lenses offer high sunglare reduction and 100% UV protection. They can even be used with prescription or polarized lenses.

They offer a sporty, sleek design and since they are made of shatterproof materials, I don’t need to worry about inevitably dropping them.

One of the things that impressed me the most about Baby BanZ is the warranty. Each pair of sunglasses is backed by a 6 month warranty for any defect in the materials or workmanship.

With a retail price of $17 and up to two years of use, the Baby Banz are a worthwhile purchase. They are definitely worth the money considering the warranty and shatterproof materials.

Baby BanZ have officially become the sunglasses of choice for my daughter.

49 thoughts on “Sunscreen? Sun Hat? Baby Banz Sunglasses? Check, Check, and Check!”

Millionaire Missionary on December 10, 2011 at 1:17 am said:

Great blog! Much thanks for your ‘liking’ a couple of my blog posts. I really appreciate it. By the way, those Baby Banz look fun.

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- lesleycarter on December 11, 2011 at 12:57 am said:
  
  Hopefully i can get her to wear them regularly because they are useful and super cute.
  
  Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment; it’s appreciated.
  
  Happy Holidays,
  
  Lesley
  
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  - Millionaire Missionary on December 13, 2011 at 8:43 pm said:
    
    Hi Lesley,
    Thanks! You are also appreciated and are doing an amazing job with your blog!
    And Happy Holidays to you and yours as well,
    Mark
    
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healthy diet guide on December 10, 2011 at 2:19 am said:

Ohh, it will look so cooooool if my baby wear it, hahaa!!

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- lesleycarter on December 11, 2011 at 12:57 am said:
  
  For $17, it’s worth a try. 🙂
  
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Lauren on December 10, 2011 at 4:17 am said:

We have Baby Banz for Nora, but she haaaaaates anything on her head or face. it’s a shame, since they are cute as a button when she *does* wear them!

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- lesleycarter on December 11, 2011 at 12:58 am said:
  
  I’m hoping that if I get her wearing them early, she’ll get use to them. If not, it was worth a try. 🙂
  
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  - Kelly on December 12, 2011 at 4:43 pm said:
    
    I was successful in forcing my daughter in to them! Start early!! 😉
    
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violetsandcardamom on December 10, 2011 at 5:06 am said:

Those sunglasses are way too cute!!

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- lesleycarter on December 11, 2011 at 12:59 am said:
  
  I love them and there are tons of different styles. I’m hoping we’ll spend a lot of time at the beach so they will come in handy.
  
  Happy Holidays,
  
  Lesley
  
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Yvette on December 10, 2011 at 7:53 am said:

Those Baby banz are a great idea. Here in Australia we have the slip,slop,slap campaign for our very hot climate…slip on shirt, slop on the sunscreen and slap on a hat! I’m no sun baby…five minutes in the sun and I’m a red lobster!

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- lesleycarter on December 11, 2011 at 1:00 am said:
  
  In beautiful, sunny places like California and Australia, they can certainly come in handy.
  
  Enjoy your summer 🙂
  
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Mr Bunny Chow on December 10, 2011 at 9:23 am said:

We got a pair of baby banz for my son but he absolutely hated wearing them, although another friends son loved his, I’d certainly recomend giving them a shot, we went for the retro aviator design in white.

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- lesleycarter on December 11, 2011 at 1:01 am said:
  
  It’s worth a try. Some babies can be pretty particular but I’m hoping for the best, especially since we live in California.
  
  Happy Holidays; thanks for reading,
  
  Lesley
  
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Susan Shay on December 10, 2011 at 12:08 pm said:

I have a brand new niece, so this is perfect for me. A gift she probably won’t have thirty of.
Thanks!

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- lesleycarter on December 11, 2011 at 1:01 am said:
  
  Great! Be sure to check out their various styles; they have a lot of options.
  
  Happy Holidays,
  
  Lesley
  
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overmanwarrior on December 10, 2011 at 3:04 pm said:

It used to be hard to travel with little ones. But my kids never got over some of those adventures so it pays off eventually. Baby sunglasses are absolutely essential!

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- lesleycarter on December 11, 2011 at 1:04 am said:
  
  I can’t wait to show my daughter new countries, cultures, and experiences! It will be the adventure of a lifetime.
  
  Happy Holidays,
  
  Lesley
  
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abackpackabuggyababy on December 10, 2011 at 4:05 pm said:

We’ve also been encouraging our son (15 months) to wear babybanz for the past 4 months of our trip, but he often pulls them off. If he notices a direct benefit such as on a tuk tuk where a lot of dust is flying off the road into his face then they stay on longer, if not he manages 10 minutes at the most. They look so cute too, it’s a shame.

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- lesleycarter on December 12, 2011 at 8:26 pm said:
  
  Even a little bit of wear is worth the investment.
  
  Good luck with your family adventures 🙂
  
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artboy68 on December 10, 2011 at 4:39 pm said:

Sickest goggles I’ve ever seen- wish they were around when my kids were still tiny!

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- lesleycarter on December 12, 2011 at 8:27 pm said:
  
  They have a lot of cute styles and are essential when living somewhere like southern California. I can’t wait to see them on her 🙂
  
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Alexiasana on December 10, 2011 at 8:03 pm said:

i love how you plan baby travels. so glad i found your blog and cant wait to read more!

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- lesleycarter on December 11, 2011 at 1:05 am said:
  
  Thanks for the kind words.
  
  Happy Holidays,
  
  Lesley
  
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Anastasia on December 10, 2011 at 10:43 pm said:

Cute! Now, good luck making your baby agree to wear those! 😉

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- lesleycarter on December 12, 2011 at 8:28 pm said:
  
  It seems to be the consensus that the earlier I put them on her, the better off we’ll be.
  
  Here’s to hoping 🙂
  
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Shari Murphy on December 11, 2011 at 1:01 am said:

USA.babybanz.com – they are on sales right now for $10 – go get yours and get gifts!! Hats on sale also – add to cart to see savings!

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- lesleycarter on December 11, 2011 at 1:02 am said:
  
  For that price, it’s worth it to get two 😉
  
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ceciliaandhersisters on December 11, 2011 at 12:02 pm said:

First of all, thank you for liking my blog…means a lot! Secondly, you are awesome!!! and last but not least, I had researched the baby sunglasses before my 3rd daughter was born and was going to purchase but for whatever reason didn’t. Because of you and your insightful post about this, I will absolutely purchase these for her! What a great Christmas gift! Thanks for your research! AND congratulations to you and your husband!

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- lesleycarter on December 11, 2011 at 5:43 pm said:
  
  They fit perfectly in a stocking 😉
  
  Thanks for your kind words.
  
  Happy Holidays; May your days be filled with happiness and joy.
  
  Lesley
  
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ms.peekaboo on December 11, 2011 at 1:43 pm said:

So cute and Smart! I could have used these on our recent vacation!
Great blog! Love all the baby talk 😉

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- lesleycarter on December 12, 2011 at 8:29 pm said:
  
  Thanks for the kind words. I can’t wait to experience new cultures, countries, and adventures with her, and my husband, by my side, and now she’ll be styling. 🙂
  
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Cabbie Notes on December 11, 2011 at 6:38 pm said:

Hello, I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Here are the details: http://wp.me/p1Qr4a-7I. Thank you for sharing your travels!

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Kara on December 11, 2011 at 7:09 pm said:

Thank you for liking a post on my blog, Lesley! Love your site – I’m totally jealous of all your travel excursions. My dream is to travel the world 🙂

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lifeintheboomerlane on December 11, 2011 at 9:23 pm said:

I decided to check on you after you visited my blog. I’m in awe. In my next life, I want to be fearless. Many congrats on the pregnancy, and here’s to unlimied adventures!

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- lesleycarter on December 12, 2011 at 12:30 am said:
  
  Thanks for the kind words.
  
  I hope your life is filled with happiness and joy 🙂
  
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helen on December 11, 2011 at 9:35 pm said:

I needed these a while ago, I bought my son sunglasses but he wouldn’t keep them on!

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pictfamily on December 11, 2011 at 11:25 pm said:

sadly we live somewhere that meant I didn’t need to worry about baby sunglasses, but they do look very cute 8o) Thanks for dropping by and liking my blog!

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dvdcsr on December 12, 2011 at 1:24 am said:

Thank you. Happy Holidays

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Bonnie Anderson on December 12, 2011 at 2:37 pm said:

Hi Lesley, Thanks for liking my blog. I’m finally catching up on life and checked you out this morning. What an adventurer you are! My frig is covered with the magnets of all the states we have travelled through with our children (four of them, children not states). Parenting is an adventure in itself, but how great to expose your kiddos to the amazing world they live in. Thanks, too, for the heads up on the baby banz. I live in Florida, so I’ll be checking them out for my upcoming grandbaby #6.

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Stepping My Way to Bliss on December 12, 2011 at 3:26 pm said:

I worked in ophthalmology for years. I completely agree with having children/babies wear sunglasses–and yes, the struggle is getting them to keep them on. Maybe the earlier you start with her, the more “natural” it will feel. Plus, as she gets older, you can make a big deal about everyone having their sunglasses on before you hit the road. Maybe if she sees “mommy wears them, daddy wears them”, then she will want to too. It is important to wear them even on cloudy days. ~~Bliss

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- lesleycarter on December 12, 2011 at 8:31 pm said:
  
  My husband and I don’t leave the house without our glasses so hopefully she’ll she them as essential from a very early age.
  
  Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment; it’s appreciated.
  
  Happy Holidays,
  
  Lesley
  
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Marcos Gonzales on December 12, 2011 at 8:20 pm said:

This is just so cute! I mean, apart from the fact that it might actually be good for babies to wear one, they are adorable. At least from my point of view.

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tovah11 on December 13, 2011 at 1:35 am said:

Oh my gosh, Lesley, thanks for clicking on my blog. I came to check yours out and I am totally amazed and jealous. Your life sounds amazing.

Also, it’s about time that people realize children need really good sunglasses also.

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Ingies on December 13, 2011 at 2:50 am said:

Thanks so much for liking my post today. BTW I loved Baby Banz when my kids were little – must have been a little awhile ago because they sold for a bit less . . . liked them so much I sold them in the baby gear store I had at the time. I hope your daughter is as fearless as you are – together you will have amazing adventures.

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charles on December 13, 2011 at 2:41 pm said:

Baby sunglasses?! Awesome!

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SanDiegoatHomeTeam on December 13, 2011 at 5:58 pm said:

I’m getting one for my nephew for sure!

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Helio on December 14, 2011 at 6:54 pm said:

Hi Lesley
Happy traveling. I wish you all the best.

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