The best kids' sunglasses 2026

Updated: July 2026 · By the Eye-Shop optical team

A child's eye lets through far more ultraviolet radiation than an adult's: the crystalline lens is clearer, the pupil larger, and children spend many more hours in the sun — at the beach, the playground, the schoolyard. That is why the right kids' sunglasses are not an accessory; they are a form of protection. Here is what to choose by age and budget.

The best kids' brands for 2026

Brand	Ages	Approx. price	Why choose it
Polaroid Kids	1-10	35-62	Polarized lenses at the lowest price — the value choice
Ray-Ban Junior	6-13	50-100	Wayfarer & Aviator in a child's size — the mini-me classics
Vogue Junior	6-13	43-72	Modern designs for girls at an affordable price
Oakley Junior / Youth	8-16	59-124	Sporty fit & durability — for ball games, cycling, sport
Emporio Armani & Versace Kids	7-14	58-119	Designer options for a more grown-up style

All of the above are from the official distributors, with a 100% UV400 filter, a case and a warranty.

By age: what fits each stage

• 0-2 years (babies): a soft, flexible frame with no hard points, and a strap to keep them in place.
• 3-6 years: shatterproof, lightweight materials that bend without breaking — children will drop them, sit on them, twist them. This is where Polaroid Kids stand out.
• 7-12 years: junior versions of the big brands (Ray-Ban Junior, Vogue Junior) — the same design as the parents', in the right child size and calibre.
• Teens: Oakley Youth and small adult sizes cover the transitional stage.

The 4 criteria we never compromise on

• 100% UV400 with CE: lens colour does NOT mean protection — the filter provides it.
• Never "toy glasses": dark plastic with no filter is worse than nothing — it darkens vision, the pupil dilates and more UV gets in.
• Durable, flexible material: shatterproof frames that do not break into sharp pieces.
• The right size: neither "they'll grow into them" nor too tight — the lens should cover the eye well without touching the cheeks.

A child with myopia or hyperopia?

Most kids' models can be made into prescription sunglasses with the child's prescription. A practical alternative: kids' eyeglasses with a magnetic sun clip-on — one pair for class and playground. And because the sun also plays a role in vision in general: enough time outdoors is linked to slower progression of myopia.

Start here

See all the available kids' and baby sunglasses — with free shipping in Greece over 50 and fast delivery. If you are shopping for the whole family, take a look at the men's and women's sunglasses too.