Summer Gear For the Little Ones, Part 1

La canicule is here! As I mentioned last week, I am pretty crazy obsessed about protecting my daughter from the sun’s skin-damaging cancer-making UV rays. Surprisingly enough stylish UV protective gear is hard to find here. I know Europeans love to bronzé (tan) and wear as little as possible on the plage (beach) and at the pool, but dang—where is the selection!? Last summer I lugged little Noomi’s summer gear over from New York, but this time I have made a commitment to shop locally, regionally, and continentally—I just made that word up! I’ve been doing some research and have rounded up UV protective summer gear for the kids.  Today we start with the head and toes. Unfortunately for the toes there were just not enough anti-UV shoes, so I think protection from the hot sand will have to be good enough for now. This is a three-part series so stay tuned for more.  And please share your UV protective finds in the comments. We’re all in this together!

1. Blue UV 50 + baseball cap by MAXIMO 2. Blue safari Anti-UV 50 hat by OXYBUL 3.  Beige Anti-UV safari baseball cap by OXYBUL 4. Striped SPF 50 bucket hat by MAYOPARASOL 5. Polka dot UV protective floppy hat by FEDJOA 6. Reversible floral and pink hat with necktie bY OXYBUL 7. UV Protective surfer baseball hat by MOTO

1. Boys slip on surf shoe by BODEN 2. Classic crocs by CROCS 3. Water sport sneakers by ADIDAS 4. Beach sandals by NIKE 5. Water shoes by GUMBIES 6. Jelly slip-ons by SPEEDO 7. Baby water shoes by CAMPRI 8. Beach sandals by NIKE 9. Girls slip on surf shoes by BODEN