Can a baby wear sunglasses?

[Hewins]

My baby is only is only 4 months, would it be dangerous if we put sunglasses on him? I have heard that baby should be exposed to the sunlight more.

[Hewitt]

Of course they can. Many kids have congenital myopia or other eye problem so that they must wear glasses. But usually it is too hard to test them before age 3 or 4. The best way is to talk with your eye doctor.

[Hewlett]

Sure. Sunglasses will help prevent your baby's eyes from UV rays which is very harmful to the eyes. If your baby loves wearing sunglasses, then you'd better pick a pair of sunglasses that should have 100% UV protection for your baby. Don't choose the sunglasses with poor quality, it will damage your baby's eyes. If your baby doesn't like wearing sunglasses, a hat with a brim is also a good choice to protect the eyes.