Join the Block Party
Keeping kids protected from the sun is one of parenthood's most daunting tasks. But with the latest summer gear, it's almost a day at the beach. Made of fabrics that are tightly woven or treated to increase their Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF 50 is tops for clothes), these togs act as sun-blocking armor. So slip 'em on—and slather less
John Lawton. Styled by Susan Cipolla
Cover Girls
- 1. Teeny Tiny Optics 100-percent UV-blocking sunglasses, $10 (415/383-8469; www.teenytinyoptics.com).
- 2. Petit Patapon UPF-50 cotton T-shirt, $34 (203/227-8987; www.petitpatapon.com).
- 3. Sea Folly Girl UPF-50 bikini bottom, with halter top (not shown), $54 (800/691-5795; www.seafollygirlusa.com).
- 4. Cabana Life UPF-50 cotton tunic, $44 (866/302-8250; www.cabanalife.com).
- 5. Cabana Life UPF-50 cotton skirt, $52 (866/302-8250; www.cabanalife.com).
- 6. Sun Busters UPF-50 swim top, $30 (800/691-5795; www.darimikidz.com).
- 7. Sea Folly Girl UPF-50 swimsuit bottom, with swim top (not shown), $64 (800/691-5795; www.seafollygirlusa.com).
- 8. Salt-Water ocean-proof sandals, $30 (800/325-9971; www.saltwater-sandals.com).
- 9. Soleil Chic UPF-50 38-inch-wide parasol, $32 (888/296-7673; www.soleilchic.com).
- 10. Picnic Time waterproof knapsack with built-in cooler, $40 (www.picnictime.com).
- 11. Coolibar UPF-50 reversible cotton hat (the other side is purple), $20 (800/926-6509; www.coolibar.com).
Keep Out The Sun, Son!
- 1. Sun-Togs UPF-50 baseball cap, $25 (866/786-8647; www.sun-togs.com).
- 2. Seabags recycled sailcloth tote, $95 (207/780-0744; www.seabags.com).
- 3. Cabana Life UPF-50 polo shirt with decal that darkens in the sun, $44 (866/302-8250; www.cabanalife.com).
- 4. Windbrella UPF-129 six-foot-wide beach umbrella, $50 (888/946-3273; www.windbrella.net).
- 5. Speedo goggles with UV coating, $14 (888/477-3336; www.speedousa.com).
- 6. Coolibar UPF-50 mesh-lined rayon hoodie, $30 (800/926-6509; www.coolibar.com).
- 7. Sun Busters UPF-50 board shorts, $25 (800/691-5795; www.darimikidz.com).
- 8. L.L. Bean UPF-40 quick-drying shirt, $28 (800/809-7057; www.llbean.com).
- 9. Tuga Sunwear UPF-50 board shorts, $26 (760/727-3332; www.tugasunwear.com).
- 10. Vibram slip-resistant deck shoes, $70 (978/318-0000; www.vibram.com).
