Make sun protection fun for small children with a new poncho towel from Cuddledry that incorporates a SPF of 50-plus.

The first of their kind in the UK, the towels use patented Rayosan^TM technology which acts like a mirror, deflecting the harmful UVA and UVB rays instead of allowing them to pass through the fabric and harm a baby's delicate skin.

The towels, suitable for children aged one to two, are made using soft brushed cotton to give a snag-free fabric. They have poppers under the arms which can be done up to create a loose ‛sleeve' when worn, to help keep the towel in place and make it comfortable. They are really easy to put on and take off, a perfect ‛throw on' towel or cover up for swimming, beach, playtime or bathtime.

Inspired by sea creatures, the towels come in two colourful designs: aqua with turquoise edging and a hammerhead shark embroidered on the front and lilac with cherry edging and an embroidered angelfish. The towels can be purchased from www.cuddledry.com (from late July) and cost £22.99