Play It Safe
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FAMILY MATTERS
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BYMYATT MURPHY
PHOTOS
MARTY BALDWIN
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JUNE 2008 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
LIGHT ON-
...
THEIR FEET
The salt water-
friendly Ecco
Starfish sandal
wraps around the
foot for safety
while its open mesh
design keeps feet
cool and dry.
$55;
eccousa.com
TOP TO-
BOTTOM
Made from a
chemical-free
fabric that’s both
chlorine- and salt
water-resistant,
Sun Busters
swimwear—
available in all
sizes—blocks 98%
of all harmful UV
rays, giving kids
50+ UPF coverage
from the sun
whether they’re
wet or dry.
$52;
«unbusterskids.com
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BRIGHT IN
HE DARK
REC SPECS
With thick
polycarbonate
lenses and safety
strap, these
prescription-ready
shades keep eyes
safe.
$145 and up
(depending on
prescription type),
Liberty Sport;
libertysport.com
ON GUARD
This digital
wristwatch has a
built-in 110-decibel
alarm your child
can activate in an
emergency, along
with a small clip-on
flashlight. Available in
two styles. $20,
Concord Camera
Corp.; onguardkids.com
means Life Gear’s
flashlight never needs
batteries. What we
love about it: The
reflective wrist strap
and glow-in-the-darl
shell keeps your child
visible, even when the
flashlight is off. $22;
lifegearcompany.com
This small pack
carries a i-liter
water bladder so
your kids can cool
off—and stay
safely hydrated—
anywhere.
$39.50,
REI; REI.com
A built-in crank
DRINK PACK
