If you are planning to take your bub swimming consider purchasing a baby swimsuit and provide your little one with the best level of protection for their young delicate skin. Aside from the fact that they are small, and unable to choose their own swimwear there are some good reasons to make sure that they are clothed in the pool, or ocean, besides making sure they look extra cute!

– Some children get rashes from some of the equipment used during swimming lessons so the material of a swimsuit helps protect them from coming into direct contact with the rough pool walls, and some of the flotation devices they are sometimes encouraged to use.

– If you are out with them in the sun, a baby swimsuit can also help protect them from the sun's rays. Seek out ones made of material designed to give them an excellent level of protection from harmful UV rays – SPF50 + for instance. A baby swimsuit can help them keep a large portion of their skin safe from the sun.

– Once they are in the water they will be holding onto you. Sometimes it can get a little sticky if there is a bit too much skin to skin contact during a lesson, especially if they are a little nervous and holding on for dear life! Having them in a swimsuit will help you to separate yourself from them enough for you both to feel a little more careful in the water together.

Baby swimsuits have come a long way from when they were first introduced and are now designed to keep their shape even when wet. Not only that but the fabrics they are now made of are gentle against your baby's skin and breathable. They also come in some pretty cute designs & colors! Our children learn best in the beginning by watching the people they love and how they cope with a situation, and then following their lead. So as you put some energy into finding the right baby swimsuit for your child, get ready to introduce them to the fun of the water, and explore it together.