The aviator shape on a baby — it sounds like a lot, and it delivers every bit of it.
Named after mahuru — the Māori word for spring and the season of new beginnings — the Mahuru Blue arrives just as New Zealand heads into its sunniest months. Blue is calm, open, sky-wide: the colour of a NZ summer day seen through a baby's eyes for the very first time. An aviator silhouette sized correctly for 0–3 year olds, elastic headband included to keep them on through everything, BPA-free TR90 flexible frames that survive the inevitable grab-and-throw, and UV400 Category 3 polarised lenses certified to AS/NZS 1067.1:2016.
Who it fits
Mahuru is sized for ages 0–3 and has an aviator shape. Most babies are ready to start wearing sunglasses from around 6 months, once they can comfortably hold their head up and tolerate something on their face. Measure across your child's face from temple to temple and check it against our size chart.
What is included
- Elastic headband included — keeps them on through pram rides, beach days and the inevitable reach-and-grab
- Virtually unbreakable — BPA-free TR90 flexible frames bend and spring back, safe even when mouthed
- UV400 Category 3 polarised — blocks 100% UVA/UVB, cuts glare from water, sand and bright surfaces
- AS/NZS 1067.1:2016 certified — the current NZ safety standard. Not all baby sunglasses sold in NZ meet this
Ages: 0–3 years · Shape: Aviator · Lens: UV400 Category 3 polarised · Frame: BPA-free TR90 · Standard: AS/NZS 1067.1:2016 · Price: $43 NZD
Care
Rinse with clean water and wipe the lenses with a soft microfibre cloth. Skip paper towels and rough fabric, which can scratch the lenses. The TR90 frame flexes and springs back, so it copes with bending, grabbing and chewing.
FAQ
What age are Mahuru sunglasses for?
Mahuru is made for ages 0–3. Most babies are ready to start from around 6 months, once they can comfortably hold their head up and tolerate something on their face.
How do they fit?
The frame is sized for 0–3 year olds and is lightweight and flexible. Measure across your child's face from temple to temple and check the size chart. All children are different, so the age range is a guide.
How does the elastic headband work?
A removable elastic headband comes in the box with every pair. It helps keep the sunglasses on through pram rides, beach days and the reach-and-grab. Use it for active outings and take it off when you don't need it.
What does the AS/NZS 1067.1:2016 certification cover?
It is the current New Zealand and Australian safety standard for sunglasses. It tests things like UV filtering, lens strength and impact resistance. Every pair of Te Rā sunglasses is certified to it, and the lenses are UV400 Category 3 polarised.
How do I clean and care for them?
Rinse with clean water and wipe with a soft microfibre cloth. The BPA-free TR90 frame is flexible, so everyday bends and knocks are fine.
Also in Mahuru Lilac. Round shape: Rito Green. Makes a beautiful baby shower gift. Size chart here.
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