Bought a pair of sunnies for my daughter (3yo) from Chemist Warehouse because she insisted and I thought why not since she didn't have one. Within a week, the lens are full of scratches.
Looked online and found Babiators has nice design and warranty but the price is very dear.
Are you any other option or I should just bite the bullet and buy a Babiator?
MAKE SURE whatever you buy is UV400 and complies with Aussie Standards
DO NOT buy shit sunnies. Eyes are very very easily damaged by UV.
Yes, this is one area where OzBargain can be dangerous. DONT buy from overseas for $2.. especially for your kids. There's some stat thats something like 80% of UV damage to your eyes have occurred by age 18. Kids eyes need a LOT of protection.
All you need to make sure is you buy Australian standard compliant as oscargamer states and you'll be right. Dont buy from a market stall, dont buy if you arent 100% sure they are aussie standard compliant, and dont be fooled in thinking that a darker tint is better, for kids its actually better to have a lighter tint so that they still activate their squint reflex to a degree.
I recommend Babiators for sure, my kids have had them and they're great. The lenses will scratch, all kids sunnies will do, best way to prevent is to get a kids cord so that they dont fall and hit the ground when they invariably get knocked off.
Cancer council. Buy it from there for both our kids.
order from ebay if not in hurry.. delivered here for under $5
you don't need to buy a branded one for a young kid as he/she will break /loose a few