The Bottom Line
If you're concerned about your baby's sun exposure, the Sunsafe baby swimsuit is a great way to be sure your baby has SPF 50 sunblock on most of his or her body when you're at the pool or beach. The extra cost of a Sunsafe suit is made up in the comfort and durability of the fabric and the extra peace of mind you have knowing that you don't need to reapply sunscreen to prevent a baby sunburn. Add a matching swim hat and your baby will be protected nearly from head to toe!
Pros
- Sunblock stays on your baby since it's part of the swimsuit.
- Easy snaps and zippers for putting swimsuit on and changing diapers.
- Thick, durable fabric stands up to baby and toddler water play.
- Breathable and comfortable fabric with built-in SPF 50 sun protection.
- Wide range of baby and toddler sizes and styles with coordinating accessories.
Cons
- Costs more than average baby swimsuits.
Description
- Baby and toddler swimsuits with built-in SPF 50 sun protection.
- Blocks 97 percent of the sun's harmful UVA and UVB rays.
- Baby and toddler swimsuits cost about $40.
- Available in several colors, with or without diaper snaps and ruffles, in infant to teen sizes.
- Coordinating accessories such as hats, swim shirts and blankets add extra sun protection for baby.
- Sunsafe web site is www.sunsafe.com.
Guide Review - Sunsafe SPF 50 Baby Swimsuit Review
Sunsafe has created a baby swimsuit that is both convenient for parents and comfortable for babies. The "It's a Snap" baby swimsuit has a full-length front zipper, and snaps at the bottom, which means you can lay the suit out completely flat to dress a wiggling baby, and you have quick access for diaper changes. A fabric flap keeps the plastic zipper from rubbing baby's skin, and the thick fabric is durable enough to withstand baby's high activity level at the pool or beach, and is breathable enough that babies and toddlers won't complain about being too hot. Best of all, you won't need to chase your baby around to reapply sunscreen since the SPF 50 is built into the swimsuit's fabric. It blocks 97 percent of UVA and UVB rays.
<p>For older toddlers, Sunsafe has a larger version of their SPF 50 swimsuit without diaper snaps, and one version with a cute, girly ruffle. This swimsuit has a little more coverage in the legs since it doesn't need to allow for crawling babies, but it still has a long zipper to make dressing and undressing easy whether the suit is wet or dry. Sunsafe swimsuits can be hand-washed easily, and stand up well to chlorine and saltwater exposure. The company recommends a clear water rinse after wearing to maximize the swimsuit's life.
<p>Sunsafe also offers cute sun protection hats, toddler swim shirts and sun protection blankets. These accessories can be used with Sunsafe baby swimsuits, or to add sun protection to your baby's regular pool or beach wardrobe.
