Kids swimwear

Swimming suits for kids come in various sizes and styles. Bathing suits for tweens, boy's swimwear, and girl's swimwear are the usual categories of swimming suits that are available in children's shops. Purchasing swimwear should be done carefully to ensure the right size and style are selected so children can wear them comfortably and not outgrow them.

What qualities should kid's swimwear have?

Swimming wear for kids should fit well and not be too loose or tight. Most suits have SPF protection to protect children from the sun's harmful UV rays. Usually, suits have a protection of about 50 SPF or higher. Suits with UV protection are not substitutes for sunscreen, which is essential for children to wear.

What kind of fabric is children’s swimwear made from?

Fabric is important because shrinkage can be an issue once swimwear dries. Rashes that form due to tight-fitting suits are also a problem. Swimwear for kids usually comes in Polyester, Nylon, Polyurethane, and Poly PBT or XLA (Blended Synthetic Fibres). When looking at bathing suits for 12-year-olds, who swim often, choose a faster drying one and buy more than one so the child will always have a dry suit ready to wear.

Why is it important to choose a baby swimsuit that provides enough coverage?

A baby boy’s swimwear and girls that provide adequate coverage of the skin is important to protect baby's skin from harmful UV rays. If a baby boy's swim shorts are longer, that will protect their legs from UV rays and chlorine in the water. A bikini for 12-year-olds, for example, might not offer protection from harmful UV rays, while a rash guard top would be a better choice. The more skin that is covered with a bathing suit, the less chance of the child developing skin irritations and long-term skin diseases.