I don't think anyone loves sunglasses more than my 5yr old son Jake. Maybe it was my fault for buying him his first pair before he was one year old?
When Baby BanZ offered to send us a pair of their new JBanZ kids sunglasses to try out, I knew my son would be thrilled. I kept it a secret so he would be surprised. The day they arrived, he insisted on not taking them off even though we were inside the house on a dark rainy day. When I said that Jake loves sunglasses, I was not exaggerating. Luckily, our New England weather allowed us a few sunny days to test out our JBanZ outdoors too.
What impressed me about JBanZ:
1) I like that the sunglasses came with a clip-on neoprene carrying case and a removable neoprene neck strap, which seems very comfortable to use.
2) It is very important to me that the lenses give 100% UV protection.
3) I like the amount of coverage these JBanZ offer for my son's eyes and the surrounding areas.
4) The fact that JBanZ are designed to fit children ages 4-10 makes them a great investment. Since my son is 5, these should last us another 5 years or so as long as he is careful with them.
5) I really like that these glasses are sporty, but versatile. I much prefer the look of JBanZ to other glasses with wild colors. I know these will go with all my son's clothes and that he will like them for a long time even if his taste does change when he gets older.
6) The lenses in the JBanZ reduce glare and are shatter resistant . . . both important features for an active 5yr old.
7) I was 9yrs old when I started to wear prescription eyeglasses, so there is a chance my son will too. The JBanZ frames are able to take prescription lenses should we ever need to switch them out.
Overall, both my son and I are extremely pleased with his new JBanZ. I wish he would heed my advice about using the neck strap when he is running around outside though.
If you'd like to purchase Baby BanZ, KidZ BanZ, or JBanZ for your children, Baby BanZ has offered my readers a 10% discount on all purchases between now and May 13th, 2009. Just use Code: 3G2S .
Thank you to Baby BanZ, Inc and Chic Execs for this opportunity.
What you can win:
Our lucky winner will receive one pair of Baby BanZ, Kidz BanZ, or JBanZ of their choice.
Baby BanZ, Inc. has generously made a product donation to The Center for Courageous Kids though the charitable organization Bloggers Give.
This giveaway is open to U.S. addresses only. You do not need to be a blogger to enter, but you must have a valid email address. If you enter anonymously and do not include a valid email address in your comment entries, I will not be able to notify you should you win this random drawing.
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I love the flamingo pink baby banz
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Posted on April 13, 2009 at 2:12 AM
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Posted on April 13, 2009 at 2:13 AM
Junior BanZ - Safari pink. wombatspurple@yahoo.com
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 5:38 AM
Subscribed through email. wombatspurple@yahoo.com
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 5:39 AM
I'd pick the Kidz Banz - Ages 2-5 in Flamingo Pink. How cute :)
Thanks for the opportunity!
annasmama0702@gmail.com
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 6:02 AM
I would choose the Junior BanZ for Girls in Flamingo Pink. Thanks for the review and giveaway!
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 8:27 AM
One of the Sun Protectin Ideas I like is to keep extra sunscreen in places where you know your child will need it! (For example, in your car, a gym bag, with ski equipment, etc)
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 8:32 AM
I subscribe via email
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 8:32 AM
I would pick the black JBanz for Roo!
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 8:47 AM
My 4 year old would love to have the sunglasses so he can look as "cool" as his big sisters. thanks for the opportunity!
Stacey
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Posted on April 13, 2009 at 10:57 AM
i would choose the Kidz Banz in urban grey camo
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 11:07 AM
i like the tip: Consider putting canopies over the windows or some other type of appropriate "shading screen."
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 11:08 AM
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Posted on April 13, 2009 at 11:08 AM
I think the Lilac Stripe JBanz would look cute on my God-daughter.
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Posted on April 13, 2009 at 11:25 AM
I Like the KidzBanz 2-5 in flamingo Pink OR the jBanz in Lilac Stripe! Thanks
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Posted on April 13, 2009 at 11:35 AM
While my Daughter's in the Kiddie Pool out back I place her under one of the 2 trees!! Thanks
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 11:36 AM
and I follow you! Thanks
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Posted on April 13, 2009 at 11:36 AM
I like the Junior BanZ for Boys in blue. Thanks for sharing!
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 1:53 PM
Here's one I'm pretty good at... Always set a good example by wearing a hat, "cover-up" clothing, sunglasses, and using sunscreen when outdoors.
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 1:55 PM
I'd get the Junior BanZ for Girls in Flamingo Pink.
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 2:48 PM
My son would look cute in the Pacific Blue Baby Banz!
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 2:50 PM
I plan on getting some "sun-safe" clothing for my son!
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 2:51 PM
I'm a subscriber.
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 2:51 PM
I would choose Kidz Banz - Ages 2-5 in Urban Grey Camo. These would be perfect for my son.
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 2:56 PM
We apply sunscreen before & during outdoor activities!
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 2:58 PM
I would choose Pink Diva Camo or possibly Purple Parise! I am going to buy Flamingo Pink today, my 7 month old is going to look great in these, her 20 month old brother does.
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Posted on April 13, 2009 at 3:05 PM
Junior BanZ - Ages 4-10 - Patternz/camo
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 3:51 PM
The Urban Grey Camo are so cute in the KidzBanz size I would choose them for my son.
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Posted on April 13, 2009 at 4:07 PM
I subscribe by email.
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Posted on April 13, 2009 at 4:08 PM
You got me on this one.
Plant trees. I had a seedling out my back door and tended it thru the winter and watched it get its springtime buds and then the next day the idiot maintenance man weed whacked it down.
I hate apts!!
We always wear sunscreen & hats.
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 7:08 PM
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Posted on April 13, 2009 at 7:09 PM
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Posted on April 13, 2009 at 7:11 PM
I like the Kidz Banz - Ages 2-5 in Rockin Red.
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 7:40 PM
I would choose the Junior Banz in midnight black. Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted on April 14, 2009 at 7:37 AM
kids in black
Posted on April 14, 2009 at 10:08 AM
i would get the baby banz 0-2 glasses for my infant son!
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Posted on April 14, 2009 at 12:59 PM
I'd choose the Junior BanZ - Ages 4-10 - Girls in Flamingo Pink.
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Posted on April 14, 2009 at 1:10 PM
I like the jBanz in Lilac Stripe for my daughter. THank you!
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Posted on April 14, 2009 at 1:44 PM
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Posted on April 14, 2009 at 2:28 PM
I like the Baby Banz in Purple Paradise.
Posted on April 14, 2009 at 3:14 PM
the Junior BanZ - Ages 4-10 - Boys in black for my son
Posted on April 14, 2009 at 3:55 PM
My daughter would love the Lilac Stripe JBanz.
Posted on April 14, 2009 at 4:31 PM
i like the Junior BanZ for Boys in blue.
Posted on April 14, 2009 at 7:26 PM
Girl's Junior BanZ in pink
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Posted on April 14, 2009 at 7:50 PM
i do have a lot of shade available in the yard as suggested. :)
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Posted on April 14, 2009 at 7:51 PM
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Posted on April 14, 2009 at 7:51 PM
LOVE the flamingo Pink Kid Banz! Thanks for the chance.
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Posted on April 14, 2009 at 8:17 PM
I would love the flamingo pink jbanz.
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Posted on April 14, 2009 at 8:44 PM
I'd choose the Rockin' Red Kidz Banz.
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Posted on April 15, 2009 at 1:51 PM
I would choose the boy's Junior Banz in Midnight Black. Very cute!
mommastaci33(at)yahoo(dot)com
Posted on April 16, 2009 at 6:09 AM
I checked out their tips for sun protection and love the idea of using a shading screen. Our playroom gets so much sun, so this is something I'll have to look into.
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Posted on April 16, 2009 at 6:11 AM
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Posted on April 16, 2009 at 6:12 AM
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Posted on April 16, 2009 at 6:13 AM
I subscribe.
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Posted on April 16, 2009 at 6:13 AM
And I have the Dr Hippo Book Giveaway button, thanks!
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Posted on April 16, 2009 at 6:14 AM
My fav is the Nordic Camo. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted on April 16, 2009 at 8:25 AM
We have a sun-shade in our son's room. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted on April 16, 2009 at 8:26 AM
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Posted on April 16, 2009 at 8:30 AM
I would get the Little Hunter ones for my son.
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Posted on April 18, 2009 at 2:42 PM
My pick: Kidz Banz in Paradise Purple
Posted on April 18, 2009 at 3:56 PM
The Jbanz in flamingo pink is what I'd like!
Posted on April 18, 2009 at 4:21 PM
The Pacific Blue Baby Banz would be awesome for my nephew!
Posted on April 18, 2009 at 5:05 PM
I do try to avoid having my daughter outside between 10am-4pm when the sun's rays are strongest. It's hard though!
Posted on April 18, 2009 at 5:05 PM
I'm a subscriber.
Posted on April 18, 2009 at 5:05 PM
I'd pick the Baby Banz in Pacific Blue.
Posted on April 18, 2009 at 10:40 PM
I would pick the original baby banz in flamingo pink.
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Posted on April 19, 2009 at 4:09 AM
I would pick the JBanz in midnight black for my son.
Posted on April 19, 2009 at 11:58 AM
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Posted on April 19, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Here's the tip we're going to follow. We just moved into a new house that doesn't have very many trees in the yard but we're planting some and have a large umbrella on the back patio.
Do You...
Have a lot of shadeless areas around your yard? Play area? Pool? Basketball or tennis court?
Solution...
Plant trees, use large summer umbrellas, awnings, or sun tents around your yard.
Posted on April 19, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Let's go with the black JBanz.
Posted on April 19, 2009 at 12:25 PM
I subscribe via email!
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Posted on April 19, 2009 at 5:38 PM
Oh, and as for sun protection in our family? We wear a lot of sunscreen during the day and stick to shade as much as is possible. Luckily our yard has a ton of shade and we have other umbrellas and the like so it's fairly easy for us!
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Posted on April 19, 2009 at 5:41 PM
I would choose the BabyBanz in Pacific Blue. Thanks! theprophecygirl(at)hotmail(dot)com
Posted on April 19, 2009 at 9:18 PM
I like the JBanz style in midnight black. Thank you
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Posted on April 19, 2009 at 9:19 PM
I am a subscriber. Thanks
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Posted on April 19, 2009 at 9:20 PM
I love the flamingo pink baby banz
Posted on April 19, 2009 at 9:21 PM
When the boys are not in school, they like to play outside from 10am-4pm. I have to remember that these are the dangerous hours and we need to ensure they get plenty of sunscreen. Thanks
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Posted on April 19, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Our sun protection solution is a sun tent (it looks like a cloth gazebo) over our baby pool.
Posted on April 19, 2009 at 9:22 PM
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Posted on April 19, 2009 at 9:32 PM
I would choose the JBanz in Midnight black
Posted on April 19, 2009 at 9:50 PM
I like the BabyBanZ in flamingo pink.
Posted on April 20, 2009 at 2:29 AM
I forget to take along sunscreen. This is one I'd like to try.
Solution...
Keep extra sunscreen in places where you know your child will need it! (For example, in your car, a gym bag, with ski equipment, etc)
Posted on April 20, 2009 at 2:32 AM
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Posted on April 20, 2009 at 2:35 AM
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Posted on April 20, 2009 at 2:36 AM
I'd get the baby banz in rockin' red
Posted on April 20, 2009 at 5:53 AM
I'll look into getting my daughter sun-safe clothing. Also, I'll try to set a good example by always wearing sunscreen
Posted on April 20, 2009 at 5:58 AM
My daughter would love the Junior BanZ in the Safari Pink!
Posted on April 20, 2009 at 6:58 AM
We "Talk to your child about practicing "sun safety" all the time! We moved to FL last year from OH and it was necessary for my children to understand how much stronger the sun is here. My daughter is on swim team & my son spends a lot of time in the sun as well...they both have learned that sunscreen is NOT optional and must be reapplied!
Posted on April 20, 2009 at 7:08 AM
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Posted on April 20, 2009 at 7:11 AM
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Posted on April 20, 2009 at 7:11 AM
I'd pick Baby Banz in Rockin' Red.
Posted on April 20, 2009 at 9:48 AM
I'd choose Kidz Banz in Sunset Orange. Thanks!
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Posted on April 20, 2009 at 2:35 PM
We like to use the vinyl cling sun shades to protect our son during long car rides.
We'd go for the key lime green baby banz.
Posted on April 20, 2009 at 3:05 PM
I'd like to try "sun-safe" clothing for my kids
Posted on April 20, 2009 at 3:23 PM
I really like the Nordic Camo Baby Banz. Thanks for the chance.
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Posted on April 20, 2009 at 3:24 PM
For the SUn safety tips, I already use sunscreen on my son when we are outdoors, but I also read to put it on his scalp since he is 6 months old and has thin hair.
THANKS
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Posted on April 20, 2009 at 3:25 PM
I added you to my Technorati Favorites my username is MacMomof3.
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Posted on April 20, 2009 at 3:26 PM
I follow you on twitter (MacMomof3)
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Posted on April 20, 2009 at 3:27 PM
I subscribe to your blog via email.
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Posted on April 20, 2009 at 3:27 PM
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Posted on April 20, 2009 at 3:28 PM
I have your Dr. Hippo Book Giveaway Event posted on my blog at http://macmomof3.blogspot.com
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Posted on April 20, 2009 at 3:31 PM
I think I would get two pairs. the key lime and the paradise purple. they are both so cute!
Posted on April 20, 2009 at 5:55 PM
I love the Junior BanZ - Ages 4-10 - Boys in black :)
Posted on April 20, 2009 at 7:05 PM
I love the Girls Junior BanZ!
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Posted on April 20, 2009 at 10:57 PM
I would like to try the plant trees, use large summer umbrellas, awnings, or sun tents around your yard idea.
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Posted on April 20, 2009 at 11:00 PM
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Posted on April 20, 2009 at 11:02 PM
Kidz BanZ MIDNIGHT BLACK:)
Posted on April 20, 2009 at 11:25 PM
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