Shades That Rock
Today, Kate recommends MFS Eyewear’s My First Shades for kiddie sunglasses. Read on for Kate’s review, as well as to learn how to be one of three winners to receive a pair of MFS shades!
“Last summer, my daughter - then 2 years old - would reject hats and sunglasses with an impatient gesture, leaving me to fret about sunburn and sunstroke and retinal damage and every other possible sun-related ill that could befall my very fair-skinned family. This year, with summer slowly beginning to show itself, she seems more open to the idea of covering up from the rays. So, I was happy to discover MFS Eyewear, which makes sunglasses for babies and kids (up to 12 years old) that not only look fun and can withstand rough treatment, but also protect from UV radiation.
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