How to choose a child's swimsuit?

An essential part of your child's equipment in the summer, the essential swimsuit comes in multiple shapes and colors. Canopea has looked at the criteria to prioritize when choosing a swimsuit for children.

Girls' swimsuit: two pieces or one piece?

It all depends on how your little princess will use it. The one-piece swimsuit is well suited to sports, especially in the pool, because it provides great freedom of movement. It must be well adjusted to prevent the straps from slipping, but not too tight to prevent the elastics from irritating the skin. Be sure to choose a size that is well adapted to your child's body shape, neither too big nor too small.

To splash around and enjoy the good weather, it is the aesthetic criterion that counts the most. Make way for two-pieces and fantasy. It's all in the details: ruffles, bows, belts, fringes, embroidery, frills, manufacturers do their utmost to meet the tastes of little girls . As for shapes, bustier, bandeau or triangle for the top. For the bottom, panties, skirt, shorty, the choice is yours.

What color to choose?

The solids come in a variety of colours to enhance all skin tones. Warm colours and bright tones for matte complexions, cool colours and soft pastels for light complexions. Unless your child prefers prints, polka dots, stripes, Liberty, floral, geometric or jungle patterns, etc., it's all a matter of taste.

The swimsuit, an essential element of the summer wardrobe

For little girls, a swimsuit is much more than just a piece of leisure equipment, it is a fashion accessory that allows them to express their personality. The swimsuit is such an important piece for them that there is no question of buying it without asking their opinion. Little girls love to imitate their mothers. Manufacturers have understood this by creating identical models for mothers and their daughters, enough to create unforgettable mother-daughter duos.

What criteria should you use to choose a boy's swimsuit?

For boys, the choice will probably be easier. You will find swimming briefs, comfortable, but a little out of fashion. The current trend favors models that are a little more covering and probably also more becoming. Like dad, boys appreciate swimming shorts, boxers and briefs. Swimming shorts and briefs are rather reserved for leisure, while boxers are more suitable for sports. It should also be noted that swimming pools and water parks often require boys to wear briefs or boxers. It therefore seems useful to check this point before buying your toddler's swimsuit.

Swimsuit size, an important criterion

Size is a very important point when you buy a swimsuit for a child, whether it is for a girl or a boy. Mothers sometimes tend to choose it a little big thinking that this will allow their toddler to wear it a little longer. This is not a very good idea, because children grow quickly anyway and they will have to buy a new swimsuit the following year. In these conditions, it is better to take the size adapted to the child, that is to say his usual size, no more, no less (unless otherwise indicated by the manufacturer). Too big, the swimsuit could be uncomfortable, hindering the child in his movements. Too small, it could cause irritations, especially at the level of the elastics.

Choosing a baby swimsuit

 Remember that babies under one year old should not be exposed to the sun. For any outing in sunny weather, they should wear a hat and a T-shirt. Anti-UV swimsuits protect babies from the harmful effects of the sun. They are similar to wetsuits, with long or short sleeves, which protect the back and shoulders well. You can also opt for a set consisting of panties and an anti-UV T-shirt.

For good protection, it is advisable to choose a UPF 50+ anti-UV swimsuit, which filters 98% of UV rays, supplemented by the application of a sunscreen with protection factor 50+ on unprotected parts of the body. The range of anti-UV clothing for babies has grown considerably. It comes in a variety of shapes and flattering colours to offer models that are both useful and beautiful.

Baby swimwear

For swimming babies who have not yet been potty trained, diaper swimsuits look like regular swimsuits. The only difference is the waterproof layer inside. Unlike disposable swim diapers, these products are washable and reusable. More economical than disposable diapers, these swimsuits are suitable for babies who swim often. They require the chore of cleaning, but are also more environmentally friendly. So, it depends on each person's habits and priorities. Note that they can be used up to one year old or 11kg.

Discover our collection of anti-UV swimsuits here .