Are sunglasses essential for children as well?

Yes, and for two important reasons ☀️ ⠀⠀⠀

1. Children tend to spend a much larger amount of time outside compared to the average adult. Considering just their school recess alone, this is a near-guaranteed 30-60 minutes or more spent each day outdoors. ⠀⠀
2. UV damage is something that builds up over time so it is very important to provide protection from these rays as soon as possible.