Behind The Blog: Why Lilly Wears Sunglasses in Most Pictures | Toucca Kids

Happy Wednesday, Lovelies!

This week has been some of the prettiest weather here in PA. The mornings feel like fall. The air is crisp, light layers are required, but by afternoon the sun is shining and we can still spend our days outside.

A few weeks ago, a follower of mine messaged me and asked me why Lilly wears sunglasses for most of our blog pictures. She wanted to know if it was a privacy thing or for other reasons, and I thought it was a great question and one that I think is important to be addressed.

Lilly has light eyes, and even on cloudy days has a hard time even opening her eyes when we are outside. Initially, I grabbed sunglasses for her to make the process of taking pictures easier.

Then one day when I was doing research on the best sunscreens for kids, I stumbled over an article that talks about the importance of eye protection from UV rays…especially for children since their retinas are more susceptible to damage from the sun.

My husband and I both have poor eyesight, and the last thing I want is to contribute not only bad genetics but a lack of protection to my daughter’s potential eye problems.

So, I quickly made “Mommy and Me” sunglasses part of our outfits. The problem with kids’ sunglasses is that they are either cheap/play sunglasses that often don’t have UV protection or they are super high-end and expensive.

We all know that the expensive sunglasses are the first to go, especially with kiddos. So, I made it a priority to search out some great brands that were stylish, but protected Lilly’s eyes.

Enter toucca kids. I can’t tell you how much I love this brand.

The styles range from a classic wayfarer in a tortoise print to the cute Rose Gradient Avery sunglasses that Lilly picked out.

I love that this brand was founded by two amazing parents who were searching for ways to keep their son healthy and sun-safe.

From the adorable styles to the polarized, UV protection to the amazing quality, I won’t shop anywhere other than toucca kids for sunglasses for Lilly.

A few awesome facts about toucca kids sunglasses:

• Polarized/Scratch-Resistant Lenses
• 100% UVA/UVB Protection
• Handcrafted Hypoallergenic Frame
• Super Durable Spring Hinges

So to answer your question, yes, Lilly loves to rock her fashionista sunglasses, but I love knowing that I am helping in a small way to preserve a piece of her health for the future.

Here’s to strong and healthy kids who will become our next generation of strong, healthy and happy adults.

xoxo,

Kalyn