Kids Sunglasses (6-11yrs) 6
Bendable UV400 polarised - sunnies they'll actually want to wear.
Sunnies they'll actually want to wear
Most kids sunglasses get bought once and worn twice. The pair the parent picked feels uncool to a seven-year-old, and ends up in the bottom of the schoolbag by Friday.
The trick at ages 6 to 11 is finding sunnies that pass two tests: yours and theirs. Yours is UV400, Category 3, bendable frame, real warranty. Theirs is "do I look like myself in these." If a pair doesn't clear both bars, it doesn't get worn, and the sun protection conversation is over.
That's the gap our kids range is designed to fill. Aussie-designed frames in shapes kids actually pick, with the lens credentials and frame durability that mean you only buy them once.
What to Look For
FAQ
Are kids sunglasses worth it?
Yes, if the lenses are UV400 rated. The Cancer Council recommends UV-protective sunglasses for kids from around six months whenever they're outside in bright sun. The damage from UV exposure is cumulative across a lifetime, so the years between 6 and 11 matter for long-term eye health. Fashion sunglasses without UV protection are actively worse than no sunglasses at all - the dark tint makes the pupil dilate and lets in more UV.
Should a 7 year old wear sunglasses?
Yes, especially in Australia. The UV index here regularly hits 11+ in summer, which is the "extreme" end of the global scale. A 7-year-old spending afternoons outside without UV protection is accumulating eye damage. A wide-brim hat plus UV400 sunglasses is the gold-standard combination.
What sunglasses do kids actually like to wear?
The ones they picked themselves. Across our range, the most-worn pair in any household is the one the kid chose from a few options the parent vetted first. Style preferences vary wildly at this age - colour and shape matter more to the kid than spec sheets. The smart move is to curate three or four pairs that all meet the safety bar, then let them pick the colour.
How do I know if my kid's sunglasses are UV-safe?
Look for "UV400" or "100% UVA/UVB" on the label, and check whether the brand mentions AS/NZS 1067 compliance (the Australian sunglasses standard). If the brand can't tell you the lens category or the standard, the protection probably isn't verified. A local optometrist can test a pair with a UV meter if you want certainty.
What if they break them at school?
The Lūmmi frame is TPEE - soft, bendable, harder to break than rigid plastic. If something does go wrong, the 12 Months Lūmmi Care Promise covers it. We know kids break things - the warranty is the answer, not the assumption that they won't.
Should kids wear polarised sunglasses?
Polarised is the higher-spec option. For everyday wear it's a nice-to-have. For kids who spend a lot of time around water (swimming, beach), or in bright reflective environments (car trips, snow), it makes a real comfort difference. All Lūmmi kids sunnies are polarised - we set that as the standard rather than a paid upgrade.
12 Months Lūmmi Care Promise
Kids break things. We replace them. Simple.
FOUNDER
I started Lūmmi Bunny because I couldn't find sunnies my kids would wear that I trusted. The pairs at chemists looked cheap and felt cheap. The premium ones were $90+ and broke in a fortnight. The middle ground didn't exist. These are the sunnies I make for my own kids."
— Serena, founder