Why Sun Safety Begins in Spring

As the days get longer and the weather warms up, spring is more than just a season of fresh starts — it’s the perfect time to set healthy routines that last all year. And when it comes to sun safety, spring is the season to get ahead before the summer rays really take hold.

At Ombra & Sole, our mission is simple: to make sun safety stylish, effortless, and part of your everyday family life. Here’s why spring is the best season to start building sun-safe habits, along with our top strategies and tips for protecting the people you love.

Why Start in Spring?

• UV isn’t seasonal: Even on cool, breezy spring days, UV rays are still strong enough to cause long-term damage. Getting into the routine now means you’ll be prepared before peak summer.
• New routines stick best: Spring is already a season of change — think new sports seasons, outdoor activities, family picnics, and weekend adventures. It’s the ideal time to weave sun safety into those moments.
• Teaching kids early: For little ones, habits become second nature when introduced consistently. Spring is a gentle way to help them accept hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen as part of daily life.

Top Sun Safety Strategies for Families

1. Make it visible & easy
   Keep hats and sunnies by the door, in your car, or packed in the pram so you’re never caught out.
2. Lead by example
   Kids are more likely to keep their gear on if they see mum, dad, or older siblings doing the same.
3. Create rituals
   Apply sunscreen before leaving the house, pop on a hat and sunnies, and you’re ready to go. Repeating these steps makes them automatic.
4. Celebrate outdoor moments
   Turn sun safety into a positive: talk about how “cool” sunnies look, or how a hat makes them the captain of the beach or the park.
5. Choose products they’ll love
   Uncomfortable, cheap hats or breakable sunnies don’t last. Durable, breathable, and stylish options make it easier for kids to keep them on.

Our Sun-Safe Essentials for Spring

🌿 UPF50+ Hats

Our range of hats — from breathable cotton dad caps to corduroy five-panels and packable bucket hats — are all rated UPF50+ for maximum protection. They’re designed to stay on, wash well, and look good while doing it.

🕶️ Kids’ Polarised Sunglasses

Made from flexible, unbreakable TPEE frames and polarised UV400 lenses, these sunnies aren’t just safe — they’re kid-proof. Plus, with styles cool enough that kids want to wear them, the battles are over before they begin.

👨👩👧👦 Matching Family Styles

Sun safety is easier (and more stylish) when the whole family is on board. Our coordinated adult + kids collections make protection feel like part of the moment, not a chore.

Ready to Build Your Family’s Sun Safety Routine?

Spring is the season of fresh habits — and there’s no habit more important than protecting your skin for life. By starting now, you’ll set yourself and your family up for a safer, happier summer.

✨ Shop Ombra & Sole’s sun-safe hats and kids’ sunglasses today, and make sun protection something you’ll actually look forward to.