speckles sunglasses

You put sunscreen on them every morning. Almost nobody mentions their eyes.

Around 40 to 50 percent of a lifetime of UV exposure happens before age 20.

Patch on a smiling child, designs fanned out
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Giving Back to Sightsavers

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Durable frames & shatterproof lenses

Durable frames & shatterproof lenses

Flexible frames spring back into shape after the inevitable squish.

100% UVA & UVB protection

100% UVA & UVB protection

Flexible frames spring back into shape after the inevitable squish.

Built to be bent

Built to be bent

Flexible frames spring back into shape after the inevitable squish.

Fit that stays put

Fit that stays put

Sized for little faces, with a strap on the younger styles.

Four sizes, no guessing

Pick the band, not the product. Every frame in it is made for that face.

did you know?

UV400 and polarised are two different things

UV400 means the lens blocks light up to 400 nanometres, which covers essentially all UVA and UVB. That is the eye protection, and it is a specification, not a marketing word.

Polarised means the lens cuts glare off water, sand and roads. That is comfort, and it is why children stop squinting. Every current Speckles style is polarised, except our clearance range (Willow, Harry, Sophia, Mini & Me and Hollows), which are not.

A dark tint on its own tells you nothing. A tinted lens with no UV protection makes the pupil open wider behind it, which lets more UV in than no sunglasses at all.

UV400PolarisedEvery pair

Compare the range

See which sunglasses fit your child best.

Age
Head strap
Folds flat
UV 400
12 month warranty

12 month warranty on website purchases

Children are hard on sunglasses. That is expected, and it is covered.

Looking after the eyes of our future

We are a proud charity partner of Sightsavers, and we contribute towards a selected project each year.

Before you choose

Do young children really need sunglasses?

Yes. Children's eyes let in more UV than adults' do, and around 40 to 50 percent of a person's lifetime UV exposure happens before age 20. Every pair we make blocks 100% of UV.

Will my child actually keep them on?

Our frames are shaped for little faces rather than scaled down from adult shapes, which is the usual reason sunglasses slide off. The Baby range is designed to sit securely on a smaller head.

What happens when they break them?

We offer a complimentary 12 month warranty on our Speckles sunglasses, as we understand kids will be kids. If a frame does break within 12 months of a website or official Speckles purchase, we'll replace it. Email hello@specklesforkids.com with your order number and/or receipt and a photo of the damage, and once we confirm the fault, we'll organise a replacement of the same value. Please read our returns policy for more details.

How do I know which size to choose?

Use the four size bands above. Baby covers 3 months to 3 years, Little covers 3 to 6, Big covers 7 to 12, and Teen and adult covers 12 and up. Some frames sit across two bands, which is noted on the product page.

How do I tell if sunglasses actually protect my child's eyes?

Look for UV400 on the label. A tinted lens with no UV protection makes the pupil open wider behind it, which lets more UV in than no sunglasses at all.

Do Speckles sunglasses fit over prescription glasses?

It depends on the frame and your child's face shape, every child fits a little differently. If you'd like a hand choosing, email hello@specklesforkids.com and we'll help you find the best fit.