Sun tents for babies are a vital part of any family beach holiday or gorgeous day in the garden. They provide shade for playing and snoozing and protection against the sun’s damaging rays.
A shopping guide to the best UV tent for baby
The best baby sun tent for you is here in this comprehensive list. Each baby UV tent has been tried, tested and positively reviewed by lots of delighted parents. So, choose a pop-up tent baby will love, splash some cash and start getting excited for beautiful sunny days with your little one.
Protecting your baby from the sun
In a 50+ UV sun tent baby will have maximum protection from sun’s rays but when they are paddling or playing on the swings extra measures are needed. So, what else other than a UV baby tent should you invest in?
UV fabric protection from the sun
A sun tent for babies is only one way to use fabric to protect delicate skin. It sounds basic, but clothes should be the first! A 100% cotton t shirt is ideal for paddling as it will dry quickly on the roof of your baby beach shade.
Sun cream
Even in a baby beach tent there’s a need for the regular application of a high factor sunscreen. There are lots of options that are suitable for very young and sensitive skin. We love organic and natural brands as they usually smell delicious and are non-greasy.
Sun hat
A beach tent for babies will create a safe little haven of shade but when your tint tot ventures out to explore a wide brimmed sun hat is an easy way to shield delicate heads from the sunshine.
Avoid the midday sun
In a UV beach tent baby will be able to have an afternoon nap away from the glare of the sun when it is at the most strong and dangerous.
Hydration
Ensuring your baby has lots of cool water to drink is a great way to keep them hydrated during an afternoon in a sunny park. As well as skin protection, UV tents for babies will also provide a space to keep picnics cool.
What makes a great baby tent for the beach?
Here are the features that will make the ultimate beach tent for baby!
A baby tent for beach use needs to be constructed from a high-quality UV fabric
A baby UV sun needs to have an SPF value of at least 50+. Check the seams and zips for durability and send back any item that you don’t believe will stand up to vigorous multi-child use.
A pop-up beach tent for baby is simple and quick set up option
A UV pop up tent for baby should live up to its name. Once out of its case a pop-up baby tent should be on the sand and pegged into the ground in less than a minute.
Your UV protection tent should be easy to fold
A pop-up baby beach tent that unfolds by itself is a piece of engineering genius. However, it’s pointless if the folding up of that tent takes two hours and several people to achieve, we’ve been there and it’s hideous! If you can, ask for a demonstration, watch You Tube videos of the product and scrutinise reviews!
Stability
Baby tents may be smaller than a family anti-UV tent, but it still needs to have stability against the wind and people brushing past it. Choose a baby beach shelter than can be secured with strong pegs or sand pockets.
Beach tents for babies need to be lightweight and portable
A sun tent for babies is a fantastic way to keep days out and holidays safe and stress-free. Make your life even easier by picking a low weight tent that packs down into a portable carry bag.
Features to look for in a pop-up baby sun tent for the garden
Space for baby to play and relax
A baby garden shade doesn’t have to travel as far so can be bigger than a beach tent. Lots of room for toys and stretching out for naps will make a useful addition to your garden furniture. If your baby has older siblings consider a family tent so everyone can get out of the sunshine for a little while.
Easy to store – a baby beach tent must too!
A baby sunshade tent should fit easily into a shed, garage or utility room. Ideally, once folded it will be kept in it’s carry case and be thin enough to hang off a door or sit on a shelf.
A pop-up UV tent should be robust and weather-proof
In the U.K a baby garden sunshade will need to withstand our unpredictable weather! During the summer it is helpful to have a tent that can be left out in the garden over a few days. Wind and shower proof fabric with strong seams will have the most resistance.
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