How to choose a wetsuit for children
15. 2. 2024
Find the ideal wetsuit for your little swimmers that not only provides warmth but also maintains freedom of movement.
Water activities and fun in the water are very popular with children. However, colder water can make this experience a little unpleasant for children. That's why children's wetsuits come on the scene, which provide excellent warmth and do not restrict children's movement in any way.
How to choose the right size of children's wetsuit?
Choosing the right size wetsuit for kids is key for maximum comfort and efficiency. The neoprene should wrap the child's body tightly enough so that the minimum amount of water between the suit and the skin can retain heat, but at the same time it should not restrict movement. Parents should avoid buying a "growing up" size, as a looser suit will not provide effective warmth. For the correct selection, it is important to measure the child and compare the measurements with the manufacturer's size chart.
Main functions of children's wetsuit:
- Thermal comfort - thanks to the thermoregulating capabilities of neoprene, it keeps a small amount of water that gets between the suit and the skin, thus ensuring the child's thermal comfort even in cold water.
- UV protection - all wetsuits provide a high level of protection against harmful sunlight, which is essential when playing on the beach or swimming in open waters.
- Flexibility and freedom of movement - selected models with lycra material in the shoulder area ensure that the suit will not restrict movement during swimming, which is essential for the development of swimming skills.
- Easy to dress - front or back zipper design makes it easier for children to dress and undress, which promotes their independence.
Types of children's wetsuits:
- Children's wetsuits with lycra - lycra is on the neoprene in different proportions, mostly on the sides and thighs, then always in the shoulder area. Neoprenes with lycra are 1-1.5 mm thick, so they do not float. Lycra material is quick-drying and does not absorb water. These types have a front zipper to make it easier for kids to get dressed.
We recommend Agama Silky Lycra wetsuit for swimming lessons. It is also very popular as a neoprene for babies and toddlers.
- Children's neoprene suits - we offer short or long neoprene versions. We offer wetsuits for children with a thickness of 1.5 - 5 mm. Children's wetsuits are suitable for playing on the beach, surfing, snorkeling, frolicking in the waves, as well as for riding a boat, jet ski or yacht, as well as in the pool. For the pool, we especially recommend neoprene with a thickness of 3 mm, from our offer it is the Agama nemo short or overalls. Suitable for children who are colder in the pool. These wetsuits are made of soft superstretch material, which is very pleasant on the body.
Add a wetsuit to your child's swimming gear and watch their relationship with the water change. Fear and uncertainty recede and joy prevails. Whether you choose a model with lycra material for maximum flexibility when swimming or a classic children's wetsuit, it is an investment in the safety, comfort and joy of your child.
