Heading to the beach? Every year, we comb through the latest baby swim gear to choose the best environmental and social choices for hip swimming babies.
Because babies need more sun protection than older children and adults, and because most babies still need diapers, we need to treat them a bit differently than the rest of the family. Babies need sun hats and swim diapers. For extended periods in the sun, some parents find it easier to use swim shirts and sun suits for complete coverage.
Baby Sun Hats
Sun hats offer better coverage than sunscreen for the skin that is most often in the sun when you go to the beach with baby. This year we have four different sun hats in stock.
Solid Color Adjustable Sun Hats
- Wide brim
- Lightweight and crushable
- Adjustable elastic around head
- Solid colors
- Nylon
- SFP 50+
- Made in Canada
Swim Baby Reversible Hats
- Lightweight and crushable
- Reversible
- Ties for windy days
- Solid one side, print other side
- Lightweight nylon
- UPF 30+
Reversible Sun Protection Hat
- Lightweight and crushable
- Reversible
- Adjustable with hook & loop
- Prints or solid
- Lightweight polyester
- SPF 50+
Bummis Swimmi Sun Caps
- Wide brim in Floppy (one-piece) or Flap (baseball cap) styles
- Long back to protect the neck
- Lightweight and crushable
- Prints match Swimmi Swim Diapers
- SPF 50+
- Materials sourced in North America
- Made in Canada
Reusable Baby Swim Diapers
Swim diapers aren’t a substitute for an absorbent diaper, but they are designed to keep a baby’s mess out of the pool if an accident happens. Many swim diapers come with matching sun gear, like the sun hats above and the sun shirts below.
Mother-ease Swim Diaper
- Stretchy swimsuit material
- Adjustable snaps
- Mesh inner layer catches poop
- Wear alone or under swimsuit
- Solid color or print
- Made in Canada
AppleCheeks Swim Diaper
- Fine knit outside
- Adjustable snaps
- Polyester mesh layer inside
- Solid colors
- Made in Canada
Bummis Swimmi Swim Diaper
- Our favorite! Perfection in a swim diaper
- Cotton laminate layer outside
- Mesh layer inside
- Adjustable hook & loop
- Prints
- Matching sun hats and co-ordinated swim shirts
- Made in Canada
Sun Shirts & Sun Suits
When you want more coverage without slathering on the sunscreen, a swim shirt, tankini, or a whole body sun suit will give your baby consistent protection that doesn’t wash or wear off while they play in the sun.
Bummis Swimmi Tankini Swim Suit Top
- Pictured on baby at top of post
- Made with durable, swimsuit-quality Supplex
- Adjustable halter top
- Coordinates with Swimmi sun hats & swim diapers
- Made in Canada
Bummis Swimmi UV-Tee Swim Shirt
- Made with durable, swimsuit-quality Supplex
- Coordinates with Swimmi sun hats & swim diapers
- UPF 30
- Made in Canada
NoZone Sun Protection Suit
- Protection of body, upper arms, and upper legs
- 100% polyester quick-drying material
- Flat seams for comfort
- UPF 50+
- Made in Canada
Drop by our store to talk to us about your needs, and we will help you choose the best sun solution for your baby or child.
Next week, we’ll do our annual review of the best children’s sunscreens for this year. Check back before you buy!
