FINALLY! The Airy Cotton is here and ready to protect your babies from the sun and UV rays! This product took a lot of our energy in the last few months. We had to get the design and SPF testing exactly right! We are SO SO happy that it is finally here...
Inspiration...
We got SO many requests from Florida, California, Arizona, Hawaii...and all the SUMMER baby mommas to create a version for the summer. This is such an example of the power of real moms with great suggestions! Initially, I was going to create a simple, cotton cover, but then I took a trip to sunny Cali with my daughter. As I was slathering sunscreen on her arms and securing a SPF hat on her, I talked to a mom of a 3-month-old next to me. She said, "I can't wait until I can take my baby outside with sunscreen. She's too young now."
It hit me! Too young to go outside because of the sun? Absolutely not! But, the fear of sunburn on their delicate skin is completely valid. So, I created the Airy Cotton BabbaCover with SPF and UV protected 50+ fabric, so it shields your baby from the harmful sun and rays. The fabric has been officially tested and approved by the International UV Testing Laboratories. The sides are completely airy with mosquito netting, so your baby stays nice and cool inside. It also keeps the pesky bugs out!
So, go out and enjoy the nice weather and outdoor activities! We got you covered...
Doctors recommend...
Parents all know that babies need to be protected from the sun. It's commonly known that sunscreen is not recommended for babies younger than 6 months. Here is what the real sources say:
"Protecting babies from sun exposure is extremely important. Not only will this help them avoid serious skin damage for the future, but babies are more vulnerable than children and adults to burns and overheating or heat stroke. While sunscreens can protect infants from burning, the best way to avoid heat stroke in young babies under 6 months is by keeping them out of direct sun." Dr. Andy Bernstein, Northwestern Suburban Pediatrics
"Keep infants younger than 6 months out of direct sunlight, protected by the shade of an umbrella or tree. When physical protection from the sun is inadequate, apply sunscreen to small areas of your infant’s body, such as the face and hands. " American Academy of Pediatrics
POINT is that babies need to be covered and protected. Nothing new, but there was never a real solution that was functional and super cute. That's what we're here for!
Hope everyone enjoys this new addition! Enjoy the summer everyone! :)