Keeping sand out of baby's eyes, goggles??

[3Gsandme]

We've never done anything to keep sand out of the kids eyes and in 15 years have never problem. I can't actually come up with a time that we had a problem with sand in their eyes. They've eaten sand and got. Metric ton of sand in their baby bits and sun screened sand in their hair which takes scrubbing, but short of them getting tired and rubbing their eyes with sandy hands, we've never had any issues.

We've been on a lot of beaches, windy and otherwise, and still not felt the need to put goggles or the like on them.

 

[disneypolybride2008]

Baby banz sunglasses are awesome! Both for sun protection and sand.

i will have to get some for sure. The snarky comments "I place mine in a bubble and leave them at home guarded by ninjas and the fire department.That way NOTHING can happen to them" on my thread were not well taken. I couldn't find anything online other than the Baby Banz so i was asking what everyone does. Paying tons of money for a cruise, the last thing i want is to get to CC like last time and have wind blowing sand in the baby's eyes or by playing with the sand, or from DD4 playing with her. I thought a goggle may exist so that it is blocking all around the eye, but the baby banz atleast is goes closely to the eye. Babies cant say that there is sand in there eyes. It can scratch their eyes if they rub, and i have a baby who loves to rub her eyes.

 

[isabellea]

We went to the beach multiple times when my girls were babies and toddlers and they love playing in the sandbox. With Baby Banz I never had issues of sand in the eyes. With goggles I would be worried about distortion in the plastic which is not good for the eyes (same reason I don't buy sunglasses at Walmart or Target). Have a great trip!

 

[bumbershoot]

The first two snarky comments on my thread were not well taken.

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I saw experienced parents, who have been there done this, helping you. Telling you that this isn't an issue to worry about.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

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I saw experienced parents, who have been there done this, helping you. Telling you that this isn't an issue to worry about.

Yep. I didn't comment, because in my experience (3 kids) sand wasn't an issue. Everyone has the possibility of getting sand in their eyes (regardless of age). Most of the time natural body defenses will wash it out. Or you can use water to rinse off eyes/face after play.

Another mom whose kids would never wear eye glasses/goggles as a baby.

 

[Stitchfan1977]

We took DS to CC at 16 months, no problem with sand in the eyes.

 

[SleepyDeb]

I burn in 10 minutes flat without sunscreen, but I HATE sunscreen. Maybe it's a lifetime of using it combined with the fact that I have to use such a high SPF, which is just gross-feeling on the skin.

I have the same issue. I've found Neutrogena UltraSheer Dry Touch SPF 100 works pretty well and doesn't feel gross. I still have to apply frequently and I may still get sun poisoning, but it's the best of anything I've tried. Not cheap, but worth it.

 

[antlawn]

Its more important to protect baby eyes from the sun - you dont really need to worry about the sand in that way.
I recommend Baby Banz sunglasses, a great big hat, sunscreen, and swimsuits that cover as much skin as possible.

Just an FYI... Not for the sand problem, but the Baby Banz swim goggles are wonderful. Granddaughter started using them at 18 months and still wears them and she is almost 8. The ONLY goggles we've found that don't leak.

 

[jahber]

I have the same issue. I've found Neutrogena UltraSheer Dry Touch SPF 100 works pretty well and doesn't feel gross. I still have to apply frequently and I may still get sun poisoning, but it's the best of anything I've tried. Not cheap, but worth it.

I do love ultra sheer! That's my go-to when I'm not going in the water, although I can't handle the way the 100 feels. I use 50. Sensory issues make sunscreen a hassle, but it's better than cancer!

 

[twopeasonepod]

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I saw experienced parents, who have been there done this, helping you. Telling you that this isn't an issue to worry about.

Yep. I didn't comment, because in my experience (3 kids) sand wasn't an issue. Everyone has the possibility of getting sand in their eyes (regardless of age). Most of the time natural body defenses will wash it out. Or you can use water to rinse off eyes/face after play.

Another mom whose kids would never wear eye glasses/goggles as a baby.

I'm a psychologist and I must say....people who try to keep their kids from experiencing unwanted, difficult, or painful emotions are in for a huge surprise when their kids cannot emotionally regulate later. There is a whole generation of kids and young adults whose parents did everything for them and taught them that their happiness is the most important thing. These kids are now entitled, cannot tolerate discomfort, and have poor empathy. The best thing you can do is to be compassionate with your child by acknowledging a feeling, then help him/her learn to COPE. Sand in the eyes is a great example and a good way to help him/her figure out that he/she will be okay. None of us went blind, and our parents didn't do anything for us at the beach.

 

[MelSpees]

I'm a psychologist and I must say....people who try to keep their kids from experiencing unwanted, difficult, or painful emotions are in for a huge surprise when their kids cannot emotionally regulate later. There is a whole generation of kids and young adults whose parents did everything for them and taught them that their happiness is the most important thing. These kids are now entitled, cannot tolerate discomfort, and have poor empathy. The best thing you can do is to be compassionate with your child by acknowledging a feeling, then help him/her learn to COPE. Sand in the eyes is a great example and a good way to help him/her figure out that he/she will be okay. None of us went blind, and our parents didn't do anything for us at the beach.

I'm not a psychologist, but I totally agree. Let them experience little things as they grow and the bigger things later on won't throw them for a loop. It's like building up an immunity, in a way.