How big do babies need to be before wearing sunglasses?

My babes are about 9 pounds now. In a month or so we are going to want to start being outside more. Obviously we'll keep them in the shade as much as possible, but can we use sunglasses for them even though they'll only be about 12 pounds or so? Are Tweak'ms the best option for shades for the little ones?

 

I know they do have sizes for as small as 2. Mine were not infants when I discovered these (although I know you can get infant-sized sunglasses, because I always did in department stores), so I haven't poked around on the site for really small sizes.

 

We just got some cute infant sized shades at Children's Place. (2 for $5!)

 

I think for sunscreen the babies need to be 6 months. We live in Hawaii so I went a little early on the sunscreen and had it one my son around 3-4 months and he was fine. I also would put a hat on him, but sunglasses never seemed to work so well. good luck!

 

we used the baby sunglasses that had the strap but now I can't remember the brand. I am going to have to look them up again. we loved them they stayed on better than the hat.

 

I forgot to add, that as for sunscreens, I use ones that contain titanium dioxide as its a physical sunblock (like wearing a shirt) versus using the other sunscreens that are absorbed into the skin. Zinc oxide ones are good too.

 

Our babies use Baby Banz

http://www.babyproofingplus.com/item5765.htm?blnSearch=yes

They are 100% UV protection, have a neoprene band that keeps them on, and are ADORABLE.... come in a variety of colours and aren't too expensive.