best solution to protect babies eyes from sun while in the car?

FotiosF90M5 · 10-30-2007, 01:20 PM

Do any of you guys have any good solutions to lessen the amount of sun entering the back seats.I dont have the factory sunshade option.Not sure if I should get the shade retrofit kits and get really good tint.Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.thanks

Siciliano611 · 10-30-2007, 01:22 PM

blindfold dummy either that or baby benadryl...!

toofasttooslow · 10-30-2007, 01:26 PM

Ceramic tint is really the way to go. I have 18% ceramic all around and my son has never so much as blinked at the sun except when it comes through the windshield. It also keeps the heat factor way down on those hot days which lets your AC work less to keep it cool inside. You can also pick up a rear sun shade for about 10 bucks for added protection.

http://www.amazon.com/Type-S-SS12095...d_i=B0002VC5H8

BK · 10-30-2007, 01:33 PM

The best solution to keep sun out of the baby's face is to use the collapsible sun visor that is built into most infant car seats. Beyond that, tinting the windows is a fine idea and helps keep the car interior cool once you're driving, but it isn't as good as the actual shade/shadow cast by the visor.

FotiosF90M5 · 10-30-2007, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by gum5h03

Ceramic tint is really the way to go. I have 18% ceramic all around and my son has never so much as blinked at the sun except when it comes through the windshield. It also keeps the heat factor way down on those hot days which lets your AC work less to keep it cool inside. You can also pick up a rear sun shade for about 10 bucks for added protection.

http://www.amazon.com/Type-S-SS12095...d_i=B0002VC5H8

Im thinking about the ceramic tint but I cant go too low, maybe like 35%.Ill probably get my balls busted in ma if its too dark.

ALPINE6SPD · 10-30-2007, 01:36 PM

I ordered the sunshade option and they work great.

FotiosF90M5 · 10-30-2007, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

I ordered the sunshade option and they work great.

I had it on my 330i.definately miss it.

FotiosF90M5 · 10-30-2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BK

The best solution to keep sun out of the baby's face is to use the collapsible sun visor that is built into most infant car seats. Beyond that, tinting the windows is a fine idea and helps keep the car interior cool once you're driving, but it isn't as good as the actual shade/shadow cast by the visor.

hes in his bigger seat now.I used the canopy on the other seat and it worked great.Id like a manual shade that isnt ugly as sin.

ssjLancer · 10-30-2007, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fotios330i

Im thinking about the ceramic tint but I cant go too low, maybe like 35%.Ill probably get my balls busted in ma if its too dark.

Honestly you should go 32% in the back.

I got 35-32 in mine and somehow the 3% actually makes a difference.

Brunotheboxer · 10-30-2007, 02:08 PM

what about sunglasses for the baby?

FotiosF90M5 · 10-30-2007, 02:20 PM

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what about sunglasses for the baby?

he takes them right off. instantly.hes a strong little guy.like his daddy

jngjng72 · 10-30-2007, 02:25 PM

I would tint the windows. I actually did both the tint and ordered the sunshade. Otherwise you can use those pull down shades from Babies R Us.

FotiosF90M5 · 10-30-2007, 02:31 PM

I think im going with the tint.Is 3m good tint?

AndrewAZ · 10-30-2007, 03:18 PM

Little sun never hurt anyone..

Gort · 10-30-2007, 03:25 PM

My sister bought these and she says they worked great.

http://www.autosportcatalog.com/inde...d/3956/sc/2737

Hankdoll · 10-30-2007, 03:37 PM

I'm not a fan of window tint or the ones that clip on the window like the ones Gort posted. Our e90 has the sun shade option, but I use the suction cup type for my truck. Works great, and really easy to stick on and remove. I got a 3 pack from Costco a while back.

Kind of like these

BMdblU · 10-30-2007, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fotios330i

he takes them right off. instantly.hes a strong little guy.like his daddy

Tell him he looks cool with them on, he might reconsider

Tint for sure.

nhhiep · 10-30-2007, 04:18 PM

this looks and works better. good review at amazon too.

http://www.skjp.com/products/index.p...hade6604&id=46

FotiosF90M5 · 10-30-2007, 04:28 PM

thanks for all the ideas and links.I appreciate the effort.

3onDubs · 10-30-2007, 04:34 PM

limo all around...nothing less, the lil guy gets to roll around like the president

FotiosF90M5 · 10-30-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 3onDubs

limo all around...nothing less, the lil guy gets to roll around like the president

lol, hope I wont get pulled over.

OC Guy · 10-30-2007, 04:40 PM

Tint should work better than a sunshade alone IMO. UV rays still can get through the sunshade while tint blocks like 99%. The heat rejection is good for tint all around as well.

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toofasttooslow Galactic Emperor 75 Rep 801 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	Ceramic tint is really the way to go. I have 18% ceramic all around and my son has never so much as blinked at the sun except when it comes through the windshield. It also keeps the heat factor way down on those hot days which lets your AC work less to keep it cool inside. You can also pick up a rear sun shade for about 10 bucks for added protection. http://www.amazon.com/Type-S-SS12095...d_i=B0002VC5H8
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BK Smiling politely 167 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	The best solution to keep sun out of the baby's face is to use the collapsible sun visor that is built into most infant car seats. Beyond that, tinting the windows is a fine idea and helps keep the car interior cool once you're driving, but it isn't as good as the actual shade/shadow cast by the visor. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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Hankdoll Lieutenant 136 Rep 423 Posts Drives: M2/M3/4/5 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: O.C., CA iTrader: (0)	I'm not a fan of window tint or the ones that clip on the window like the ones Gort posted. Our e90 has the sun shade option, but I use the suction cup type for my truck. Works great, and really easy to stick on and remove. I got a 3 pack from Costco a while back. Kind of like these __________________
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