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Guidelines for Selecting Hats for Sun Protection

January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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  When it comes to protecting you and your child from the harmful effects of the sun, remember it is as easy as 1,2,3: Sunblock Sunglasses Protective Hat Rating clothing and hats for sun protection is becoming increasingly commonplace. Clothing and hats may be labeled with an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) number on the label.…Read More

Top Three Sun Protection Essentials You Should Take on Vacation

January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Sun protection may be the last thing on your mind right now, but winter break will be here soon and many fortunate families will be heading to sunnier climates. If you will be playing outdoors during the school vacation week, don’t forget to pack all the necessary sun essentials. Nothing will ruin a family vacation…Read More

Snowshoeing with Children

January 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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When it comes to outdoor family fun, it’s hard to beat snowshoeing. Snowshoeing is cheap, easy to learn, and you can do it just about anywhere there is snow. Golf courses, nature preserves and large open fields are all great for snowshoeing. Proper gear is important for any outdoor activity. Make sure your children have…Read More

The Winner of Our Facebook Promotion Selected

January 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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We are happy to announce that we have chosen the winner of our first Facebook promotion. Needless to say, they were thrilled to have won a $100 Visa gift card and four pairs of children’s sunglasses from Real Kids Shades. Here was the response from the winner when we sent them the congratulatory email. “This…Read More

Brrrr … Time for Xtreme Chill Sunglasses

January 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Thanks to unseasonably warm temps here in New England, we were almost fooled into thinking that winter might not hit us this year. Well, we were wrong… The inevitable has happened, and cold temperatures are here with a vengeance. Looks like it’s time to break out our Xtreme Chill sunglasses.   These attractive sunglasses are…Read More

Real Kids Shades is a leading maker and provider of sunglasses for children. By advocating sun safety through our Safe Eyes Everyday program, RKS helps parents provide serious sun protection for babies, toddlers, and kids up to age 12. All Real Kids Shades provide comfort, durability, and safety. Our rigorous product testing program assures all Real Kids Shades are CPSIA Compliant, CE Certified, and FDA Approved to provide 100% UVA and UVB protection.