Sakura Bloom baby carriers
Even infants need vitamin D. The problem is you have to be extremely careful with their sensitive skin. The tiniest burn can be detrimental, so they need extra TLC while out and about. Sakura Bloom baby carriers provide that extra protection your infant needs. The carriers come in an array of colors and are made from linen, bamboo, silk and cashmere. Who said style and function can’t coexist in perfect harmony? Prices start at $98, sakurabloom.com
Joovy Balloon
Sure, the canopy on your stroller can shade your baby to a certain extent, but does it provide UV protection from the sun as well? Irvine-based baby company Joovy has an array of UPF 50+ canopy colors for you to choose from. Joovy’s Balloon gives you the option of yellow, pink, black, red, blue or green so you can stride in the sun with style. $199.99, joovy.com/balloon
Coolibar UPF 50+ baby beach bucket hat
Coolibar has many styles and colors to choose from for boys and girls. These hats are made from a sun-protective polyester and are UPF 50+, so little noggins will not be glowing a painful red after outdoor playtime. Prices start at $15, coolibar.com
Bugaboo parasol
Is your little one a walker? If you can’t get him to sit in his stroller, it’s much more difficult to keep him shaded from those tough UV rays. El Segundo-based Bugaboo has a solution: The company’s parasol provides UV protection, comes in 14 colors and can be snapped on or off a stroller to follow your child’s wandering play and rest cycles. $44.95, bugaboo.com
Mustachifier
This company, primarily known for its mustache pacifiers, has some nifty children’s shades as well. The sunglasses provide UVA and UVB protection and come in tortoiseshell, blue, pink, white, yellow, wood finish, white frame and black. Even hipster babies need to protect their delicate eyes! $19.99–$34.99, mustachifier.com