How can you protect your baby from the sun?

Summer is in full swing. The days fly by, naps happen under the open sky, and hats won’t stay put on little heads determined to explore everything. Your baby takes their first steps on warm sand, marvels at the song of cicadas and reaches towards the gentle light warming their cheeks. Summer is a season full of promise. Yet a baby’s skin is still fragile and delicate, and needs special care quite different from that of older children.

Shade: the best spot of the summer

When the sun is at its highest, between 11am and 4pm, it’s best to slow down. Choose time in the shade, beneath a leafy tree, in a pushchair fitted with a sunshade, or under a UV-protective tent on the beach. This shady retreat becomes a cosy haven for a restorative nap, a little snack or a few games away from the strongest rays.

Clothes that protect

Protecting your baby from the sun often starts with a thoughtfully chosen outfit. In summer, opt for lightweight clothes that still offer coverage, in natural fabrics such as organic cotton or cotton gauze, soft as a caress and perfect for letting skin breathe. Lightweight blouses, flowing jumpsuits or loose trousers are ideal: they provide coverage without weighing your baby down and leave them free to move.

And as always at BONTON, style is never forgotten: floral prints, seaside stripes or fresh, solid colours make up an irresistible summer wardrobe. These are pieces we love to mix and match.

Hats are faithful companions on every outing. With wide brims to cover the face and back of the neck, in retro prints or soft colours, they go on your baby’s head as soon as the first rays appear.

First dip? No fear of the sun

At the seaside, by the pool or even in a little tub on the balcony, your baby loves playing in the water. And we love watching them laugh at every splash. Yet the sun’s rays are even more intense when they reflect off light-coloured surfaces. That’s why a one-piece swimsuit or UV-protective jumpsuit soon becomes invaluable. With long or short sleeves, depending on the season and your preferences, these practical pieces combine flexibility and style and are easy to put on. They stay firmly in place, even when your baby decides to dive in on a whim.

Protecting your baby from the sun is a little like packing a summer suitcase: you choose carefully, include the essentials and leave out what you don’t need. At BONTON, we believe in carefree summers, children free to explore and parents at ease. A delicate blouse, a well-fitting hat, a shady spot for daydreaming … and summer can simply carry on.