What are the best quality swimwear for children

Swimming is not only very useful but also extremely fun for children. Of course, you, as parents, are fully aware of this and want to give your child the chance to enjoy this activity in the pool or on the beach.

Therefore, you are very eager to choose the highest quality swimwear available to ensure that your child will not only have fun in the pool or on the beach, but also be well protected.

However, in the process of searching for these baby items, you may find it difficult to choose the right swimwear for your little one due to the huge variety of products in the market.

Want to know how to choose the best quality swimwear? Well, we will tell you exactly how!

Why does the child need a swimsuit?

If this is your first child that you are choosing a swimsuit for, you might probably hear older people around you say that the little one does not need a swimsuit because it is good for the baby to be in the sun.

However, the truth is completely different! The skin of young children is extremely sensitive and such sun exposure (even if you use the right sunscreens) can cause it to burn and thus cause pain.

If the child is without a swimsuit, it is exposed not only to harmful sun rays, but also to infections and various irritants (grits, algae, bugs, shellfish, etc.) that touch directly on the child's skin and can cause pain, redness, abrasions, and even allergies.

What kind of swimwear do you want for your child?

Currently, there are extremely beautiful and sweet baby swimsuits in the market and we are sure that you will like their design very much. We also know that it is now very fashionable for mothers and daughters, and fathers and sons, to dress in the same clothes. However, when it comes to buying a swimsuit for your child, don't make the mistake of buying a swimsuit that is just like yours.

We say this, because for us adults, the choice of a suitable swimsuit depends mainly on the design and the colour gamut. For children, these criteria are not of the utmost importance. Young children need a swimsuit that can provide them with good protection in the first place.

Criteria to consider when choosing a swimsuit

Comfort

For the little ones, the comfort of the clothes in which you dress them is paramount. The same goes for swimwear. The swimwear should fit the child well, but should not be tight anywhere, nor should they be very wide.

Care should be taken, because if the child is not comfortable in the swimwear, they will not want to wear them and might even start hating the water and swimming. If their swimsuits are uncomfortable, clamp them somewhere, or have ties and elastic bands that leave red marks on their bodies, just don't buy them.

Whenever choosing a swimsuit, first look carefully for rough edges, tight elastic bands, or anything else that may cause even the tiniest bit of discomfort.

Size

Choosing the right size for baby bathing suits is quite a difficult, but not impossible, task. Each store has a size chart that you can consult, but one tip from us… It is always better to buy a kid a one-size-fits-all swimsuit to keep him comfortable in it.

Material

The choice of the swimwear material is very important, so it is a good idea to be extra careful. Swimwear for children are made of several types of fabrics: elastin, polyamide, polyester, nylon, and lycra:

● Breathable elastin is a very good choice because the fabric is hypoallergenic, does not fade, does not shrink, and most importantly, dries extremely fast.

● Polyamide is a synthetic material that has the ability to dry quickly. In addition, baby swimwear of this material do not shrink or fade. If your child is not allergic to synthetic fabrics, polyamide is a good choice.

● Polyester is a special type of synthetic fabric with characteristics very similar to cotton. In other words, polyester swimwear are very durable, lightweight, and dry quickly. If your children swim often, polyester swimwear is a very good solution because, in addition to drying quickly, the fabric is chlorine resistant, and offers very good UV protection.

● Nylon and lycra baby swimwear are also very healthy and dry fast. Since lycra is a slippery matter, no sand is left on the swimwear, even if you wash the swimsuit in completely cold water.

UV protection

When choosing a swimsuit for children, make sure that the product has the necessary UV protection. The highest quality swimwear has a UPF (UV protection) filter. It is advisable, especially if children are very young, to have their swimwear with UPF 50 +, since this means that the product can provide 97.5% protection from UV rays.

Design

The decision here is entirely yours and depends on your understanding of baby swimwear design. If you are not entirely sure whether the swimwear design you like will be perfectly suited to your child, here is what experts and manufacturers advise…

How to choose comfortable baby swimwear for girls?

Swimwear suitable for girls are of two types: full swimwear and two-piece swimwear. If your child is between 1.5 and 2 years of age, a full swimsuit would be a better option.

This type of swimwear is faster and easier to wear, there is no risk of losing the top or bikinis, and last but not least, they provide better protection for your baby's calf. If you are looking for a full swimsuit, pay attention to the straps and opt for a swimsuit with the straps crossed at the back.

These types of straps are much more comfortable, do not leave red prints, and do not fall off the shoulders of children. The only downside to this type of swimsuit is that your child will not be able to wear it for more than one season, since at this age, children have rapid growth spurts and by the next summer the swimsuit will certainly be too small.

Two-piece swimsuits are preferred by girls because these are similar to what their mom wears and it makes them feel grown up. The advantages of this type of swimsuit are that they are more open and the baby's body breathes better.

In addition, the two-piece swimsuits come with a variety of accessories such as curls, ties or more, making them even more pleasing. We should also not overlook the fact that with a two-piece swimsuit, kids can go at least two seasons before needing to buy a new pair.

How to choose a baby swimsuit for boys?

The swimwear options for young gentlemen, though more modest, are also two - shorts or swimwear.

The briefs swimwear are comfortable for most of the boys who are used to wearing such underwear. If you opt for this type of swimsuit, it is a good idea to choose models with a cord instead of just an elastic band, as the straps will allow you to tighten the swimsuit so that it does not slip out and at the same time does not make the child uncomfortable. If a toddler likes to collect shellfish or other "marine resources" you can opt for a model that has an extra pocket.

Bermuda shorts or so-called swim shorts are very popular both with young gentlemen as well as their dads, as they are very comfortable and provide freedom of movement. If you opt for swim shorts for your little one, knee-length models with extra mesh on the inside would be a good option to prevent the wet pants from sticking to your baby's legs when they come out of the water.

How to find out which swimwear are good quality?

When you opt for a baby swimsuit model, squeeze the fabric in your hands and then relax. If the swimsuit fabric is of good quality, then when you relax, the swimsuit will regain its original shape and will not be creased.

If you cannot wash the swimsuit beforehand to make sure the colour is durable, then you can check whether the fabric "releases" with the following trick: dip a clean white cloth in water and rub it on the swimsuit. If the clothe stays white, it means that the swimsuit’s colour is durable.

Before purchasing, make a visual inspection of the selected product. If you notice curved edges, if threads are hanging somewhere, or there are poorly sewn stitches, do not buy the swimsuit as the quality is poor. Quality swimwear usually have extra pieces of cloth for better protection of the child. Therefore, it is a good idea to check before the purchase if the selected swimwear model has similar additional pieces.

And something else…

● Currently, extravagantly decorated children's swimwear are on the market. There are sequins, ribbons, beads, and more. Undoubtedly, these swimwear look really impressive and the kids dressed in them look very cute, but our advice is to be careful if you decide to opt for a similar model. We say this because for younger children, the chances of tearing and swallowing parts of the decoration are quite high.

We advise you to avoid such swimwear styles, instead choose children's swimwear with a nice colour combination or with appliques and with a beautiful but clean design. Clean baby bathing suits are also very sweet and will appeal to your children, and you will not have to worry your child accidentally eating any of the glittering decorations.

● To make sure you choose the best quality swimwear, buy only from leading brands and stores that you are absolutely sure are offering high quality baby and baby items.