SUMMER GEAR

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Regular price $17.99 CAD

Care Plus Baby & Kids Insect Repellent 200 ml

CARE PLUS
Regular price From $23.39 CAD

Think Baby Mineral Based Sunscreen SPF50

THINK
Regular price $8.99 CAD

Care Plus Insect Sos Gel

CARE PLUS
Regular price $19.99 CAD

Babyganics Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF50

BABYGANICS
Regular price $22.99 CAD

Triswim Kids Chlorine Removal Shampoo 251 ml

TRISWIM
Regular price $24.99 CAD

Babyganics Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF50 6 oz

BABYGANICS
Regular price $12.99 CAD

Care Plus Baby & Kids Insect Repellent 100 ml

CARE PLUS
Regular price $25.99 CAD

Triswim Kids Conditioner 251 ml

TRISWIM
Regular price $27.99 CAD

Jan & Jul Kids Cotton Adventure Hats Camp Grove

JAN & JUL
Regular price $22.99 CAD

Triswim Kids Lotion 251 ml

TRISWIM
Regular price $22.99 CAD

Triswim Chlorine Removal Shampoo 251 ml

TRISWIM
Regular price $25.99 CAD

Jan & Jul Kids Water Shoes Dino Buddies

JAN & JUL
Regular price From $26.99 CAD

Jan & Jul Kids Cotton Adventure Hats Bear Camp

JAN & JUL
Regular price $12.99 CAD

Care Plus Citriodiol Spray 60 ml

CARE PLUS
Regular price $22.99 CAD

Triswim Chlorine Removal Body Wash 251 ml

TRISWIM
Regular price $19.99 CAD

Uncle Bubble Refill 32 oz Ready To Use Bubble Solution

UNCLE BUBBLE
Regular price $26.99 CAD

Jan & Jul Kids Water Repellent Bucket Hats Shark

JAN & JUL
Regular price From $26.99 CAD

Jan & Jul Cotton Adventure Hats Little Diggers

JAN & JUL
Regular price $21.99 CAD

Jan & Jul Kids Sun Soft UV Baby Caps Blue Whale

JAN & JUL
Regular price $107.99 CAD

Mini A Ture Matasla UV Jacket Grs Thistle

MINI A TURE
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Solar Shielding: Fabric-Based Protection

Sun gear is protective equipment for the skin. The engineering focus is on the UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) rating of the textile. baby enRoute features swimwear and sun hats from Snapper Rock and Jan & Jul that are tightly woven to block 98% of UVA/UVB rays. Unlike sunscreen which wears off, UPF clothing provides constant, verifiable protection as long as it covers the body.

Coverage Logic: Rashguards and Legionnaire Hats

Maximizing physical coverage reduces the chemical load of sunscreen. We recommend long-sleeved rashguards and hats with neck flaps (legionnaire style). This design covers the high-burn areas of the neck and shoulders, which are often missed during sunscreen application or exposed when swimming.

Fabric Durability

Sun gear faces harsh environments: chlorine, saltwater, and sand. We look for fabrics treated for chlorine resistance. This prevents the elastic fibers from degrading and becoming see-through or sagging after a season of pool use, ensuring the garment maintains its fit and protective qualities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is a UPF rating permanent?
A: Scenario: Using hand-me-downs. Recommendation: Check for thinning fabric. Reason: While high-quality UPF comes from the weave, extreme wear and stretching can reduce protection over years; generally, it outlasts the fit of the child.

Q: Why choose a wide-brim hat over a cap?
A: Scenario: Full day outdoors. Recommendation: Wide brims protect the ears and neck. Reason: Baseball caps leave the ears and back of the neck exposed to direct sunlight; a wide brim offers a 360-degree shadow zone.