When summer arrives, taking girls on vacation to the beach, swimming in the pool, or participating in parent-child water activities, choosing a suitable swimsuit has become a top priority for parents. If the selection is too loose, it is easy to be exposed, and if it is too tight, it will restrain the activity; ignoring sunscreen only by looking at appearance may cause children to get sunburned; Ignoring security details can also lead to hidden dangers. How to choose to balance style, function, safety and comfort? This guide will help you explain the key points of choosing a girl’s swimsuit from the 8 core dimensions that parents are most concerned about, so that you can easily choose the right one.
1. Pre-determined style: different needs correspond to different versions
There are a variety of styles of girls’ swimsuits, and choosing the right fit not only affects the beauty, but also affects the wearing experience and convenience of activities. Many parents are prone to fall into the misunderstanding of “the better the better”, in fact, it is more appropriate to choose based on the age and activity scene of the child.
For example, infants and young children under the age of 3 are recommended to give priority to one-piece swimsuits, with soft hemming and anti-light design, to avoid the waist strangulation of split styles, and can also reduce the risk of displacement during activities. I have contacted a parent who chose a split bikini for her 2-year-old baby, but when the child was active in the pool, the top slipped off frequently, which was embarrassing and affected safety, and this problem was solved after changing to a one-piece model.
If you are a 7-12 year old middle and large girl participating in school swimming lessons or competition training, the sports racing model is the first choice, this type of swimsuit is usually designed with cross straps or widened shoulder straps, which can reduce the sense of restraint during exercise, and is more suitable for long needs with detachable chest pads. If you are going to take pictures on a beach vacation, the style of skirt swimsuit and ruffle decoration is very suitable, and the design of the A-line skirt and back lace can not only show childlike fun, but also modify the figure.
Here is a comparison of adaptation scenarios of common styles to help you match quickly:
Style type | Core features: | Age/Demographic | Recommended scenarios |
|---|---|---|---|
One-piece swimsuit | Anti-light and conforming | Swimming lessons, pool parties, daily splash in the water | |
Bikini/Tankini | Fashionable and beautiful, easy to put on and take off | 7-12 years old middle and adult children | Beach vacation, parent-child travel photography, and beach play |
Sports racing model | Snug fit and reduced drag | Children aged 5-12 years with training needs | Competition training, sports grading, swimming lessons |
Long-sleeved sunscreen | Comprehensive sun protection and wide coverage area | All ages 1-12 years old | Beach vacations, island trips, outdoor water activities |
2. Function first: These technical fabrics can enhance the experience
When choosing a girl’s swimsuit, function is far more important than appearance. Especially in the case of many outdoor water activities, functions such as sun protection, quick-drying, and corrosion resistance directly affect the safety and durability of wearing. From the perspective of procurement experience, swimsuits with core functions can have a service life longer than ordinary swimsuits by more than 30%.
Sun protection is the primary function, and the model marked UPF50+ is preferred. According to industry standards, UPF50+ means that it can block more than 98% of ultraviolet rays, which can effectively prevent children from getting sunburned during long activities at the beach or outdoor pool. Here I would like to remind parents not to think that “dark swimsuits are good for sun protection”, in fact, the sun protection effect mainly depends on the fabric and coating, as long as the light-colored swimsuit has an anti-UV coating, it can also achieve excellent sun protection effect.
If your child often swims in public pools, chlorine pool resistant and chlorine-resistant nylon fabrics are key. Ordinary fabrics are prone to hardening, fading, and losing elasticity when exposed to chlorine water in the pool for a long time, while chlorine-resistant fabrics can reduce the erosion of chlorine water and extend the life of swimsuits. In addition, the quick-drying fabric and quick-drenching function are also very practical, after the child swims, the quick-drying swimsuit can quickly drain the water to avoid catching a cold, especially suitable for summer camps or swimming lessons and other scenarios where you need to stay by the water for a long time.
For children with athletic needs, four-way stretch fabric is a must-have, which allows children to be unrestrained when paddling, turning and other movements, and improves athletic performance. Infant swimsuits should pay attention to antibacterial lining and environmentally friendly recycled polyester fabrics, which are more skin-friendly and can reduce irritation to the baby’s delicate skin.
3. Scene matching: Choose the right swimsuit for different activities without stepping on thunder
The choice of swimsuit must be suitable for the usage scenario, and it is difficult for the same swimsuit to adapt to all situations. For example, going surfing and going to a hot spring have completely different requirements for swimsuits, and choosing the right one not only affects the experience, but may also damage the swimsuit.
If you are surfing or going to a water park, it is recommended to choose a long-sleeved sunscreen swimsuit with a non-slip elastic band design. Children need to move frequently while surfing, the non-slip elastic band prevents the swimsuit from shifting, and the long-sleeved design prevents the dual stimulation of waves and sunlight. When I helped a customer buy a surfing swimsuit, I found that styles with a sand-proof inner layer are more popular, which can prevent sand from entering the swimsuit and rubbing against the skin, improving comfort.
For parent-child swimming or school swimming lessons, one-piece swimsuits are the best choice, giving preference to easy-to-put on and off-the-go designs and adjustable shoulder straps, which are convenient for children to put on and take off by themselves, and can also be adapted to different stages of growth. If it is a pool party or vacation photo, you can focus on the beauty of the style, choose childlike patterns such as rainbow stripes and unicorn prints, and match them with three-dimensional bows or sequins to make your child the highlight of the crowd.
For special scenes such as SPA hot springs, it is necessary to choose a swimsuit that is resistant to friction and does not have fluorescent agents, the temperature of the hot spring water is high, ordinary swimsuits are easy to deform, and friction-resistant fabrics can improve durability; It is safer without fluorescent agents and avoids chemical irritation to the skin. For the swimsuit of the seaside wedding flower girl, it is recommended to choose macaron colors or retro floral styles, which are elegant and childlike, and fit the atmosphere of the wedding.
4. Precise code selection: choose a well-fitting swimsuit according to age + body type
Choosing a swimsuit large or small will affect the wearing experience, and it is easy to be exposed and watered if you choose a large swimsuit, which will increase resistance; If you choose a small one, you will panic, affecting blood circulation and activity. Many parents are accustomed to choosing codes according to age, but in fact, it is more accurate to choose based on height, weight and body type.
First of all, you can refer to the common correspondence between age and height: 110-116cm for infants and toddlers aged 1-2, 122-128cm for children aged 3-4, 134-140cm for children aged 5-6, 146-152cm for middle and adult children aged 7-8, and 158-164cm for adults aged 9-12. But this is only a basic reference, each child’s body shape is different, such as a fat child, it is recommended to choose a size larger, or directly choose a size larger; Children with a thin body can choose a standard size or choose a style with a growth adjustment buckle to easily adjust according to their growth.
There is a practical tip: when choosing a swimsuit, gently stretch the swimsuit fabric with your hands, which can be easily stretched and quickly rebound after letting go, indicating that the elasticity is suitable; When worn, a finger can be inserted into the waist and shoulder, indicating that the size fits well and is not too tight or too loose. In addition, for children with long torsos, choose styles marked with elongated torsos to avoid the upper body of the swimsuit being too short, which will affect the comfort of wearing.
Here is a height and weight comparison table for your reference:
Height range (cm) | Weight range (kg) | Recommended size | Adaptor type |
|---|---|---|---|
110-116 | 15-20 | 110 yards | Standard/lean body type |
122-128 | 20-25 | 120 yards | Standard body type |
134-140 | 25-30 | 130 yards | Standard/chubby body type |
146-152 | 30-38 | 140 yards | Standard body type |
158-164 | 38-45 | 150 yards/plus size | Standard/chubby body type |
5. Appearance bonus: the right pattern color is more brilliant
On the basis of meeting functionality and safety, choosing the pattern and color that children like can make them more willing to wear swimsuits and show their personality. When choosing a pattern color, in addition to considering the child’s preferences, you can also choose it based on the scene and skin tone.
For children with lighter skin tones, it is suitable to choose bright colors such as macaron colors and rainbow stripes, which can set off the skin tone and look more energetic; Children with darker skin tones can choose fluorescent contrasting and metallic styles that are more visually eye-catching. From the perspective of the scene, beach vacations are suitable for tropical pineapples, flamingos and other patterns with a resort atmosphere; Swimming training is suitable for black and white styles with simple letters, which are more resistant to dirt and easy to care for.
Parents should be reminded to give priority to environmentally friendly printed and dyed swimsuits, the pattern color of this type of swimsuit is not easy to fade, and it will not release harmful chemicals, making it safer for children’s skin. In addition, although the style of luminous printing is interesting, it is important to pay attention to choosing a regular brand to ensure that the luminous material meets safety standards and avoid affecting children’s health. For younger infants and young children, it is recommended to choose a style with simple patterns and soft colors to avoid overly bright and complex patterns that stimulate children’s vision.
6. Safety and comfort: These details must be kept an eye on
Children’s skin is delicate and active, and the safety and comfort details of swimwear are directly related to their health and activity experience. As a parent, be sure to carefully check these key details when choosing a swimsuit.
In terms of safety, it is first necessary to confirm that the swimsuit meets the Class A infant standard (infants under 3 years old must comply) or OEKO-TEX certification, both of which have strict requirements for the content of harmful substances in swimsuits to ensure safe wearing. If you have a lot of outdoor activities, choose a style with safety reflective strips, especially in the evening or in low-light scenes, the reflective strips can improve children’s recognition and reduce potential safety hazards. In addition, the metal accessories of the swimsuit (such as zippers and snap buttons) should be nickel-free to avoid skin allergies in children.
In terms of comfort, soft edging, smooth stitching, and non-inductive labeling are the core points. Soft hemming can prevent the edges of the swimsuit from rubbing against the skin and reduce strangulation marks; leveling the lane will not panic and improve wearing comfort; Non-inductive labels can avoid skin irritation from traditional labels, especially for infants and young children. For children who swim frequently, it is important to design an anti-friction inseam and a widened crotch to reduce friction during exercise and improve durability. In addition, the emergency quick removal design is suitable for children with competition needs, and can quickly take off the swimsuit in an emergency to improve safety.
Share a real case: a parent bought a low-priced swimsuit for his child before, and the child said that the skin was itchy after wearing it once, and after careful inspection, it was found that the swimsuit had uneven lines, the label was also very rough, and it was accompanied by a pungent odor. After changing to a swimsuit that meets the A standard, with soft hemming and a non-sensitive label, the child no longer has skin discomfort. Therefore, the details of safety and comfort must not be saved.
7. Perfect matching: Choose the right accessories to improve practicality
A complete set of water equipment, in addition to swimwear, the right accessories can also enhance practicality and aesthetics. When selecting accessories, it is necessary to follow the principle of “practicality first, style unity”, which not only meets the needs of use, but also can match with swimsuits.
The core essential accessories include: swimming cap of the same series, swimming goggles anti-fog, and quick-drying bath towel. The swimming cap can protect children’s hair and avoid chlorine water or seawater damaging the hair quality, and the same series of swimming caps and swimsuits are more beautiful; Anti-fog swimming goggles can ensure that children have a clear vision when swimming and avoid water mist affecting activities; quick-drying bath towels allow children to quickly dry off water after swimming to avoid catching a cold.
According to different scenes, it can also be paired with other accessories: beach skirt cover-ups, sunscreen empty hats, and non-slip slippers can be selected for beach vacations, beach skirt cover-ups can increase the level of sun protection, sunscreen empty hats protect the head and neck, and non-slip slippers to prevent children from slipping on the beach; Parent-child swimming can choose swimming arm rings, buoyancy vests, parent-child mother-child outfits, arm rings and buoyancy vests to improve safety, and parent-child outfits can increase the fun of interaction; For outdoor water activities, you can choose ice sleeves for sunscreen, waterproof mobile phone bags, swimwear storage bags, ice sleeves to supplement sun protection, waterproof mobile phone bags are convenient for storing mobile phones, and storage bags can organize swimsuits and accessories to keep them tidy.
8. Brand price: choose the right brand according to your budget and needs
There are many brands of girls’ swimwear on the market, and the price range is also very large, ranging from tens of yuan to several hundred yuan. When choosing a brand, there is no need to blindly pursue high-end, the key is to choose based on budget and usage needs, and cost performance is the most important.
If it is a daily water play or short-term use, the budget is less than 100 yuan, you can choose Decathlon affordable, local Tao brand, these brands of swimwear are cost-effective, can meet basic functional needs, and are suitable for parents with limited budgets. If it is a swimming training or competition needs, it is recommended to choose professional sports brands, such as Speedo children’s racing, Arena training series, these brands of swimsuits are made of professional chlorine-resistant and quick-drying fabrics, the design is more in line with sports needs, and the price is usually in the range of 200-300 yuan.
Infant swimwear is recommended to choose a brand that focuses on mother and baby, such as Carter’s infant and toddler, such a brand of swimsuits meets the A infant and toddler standard, the fabric is softer and skin-friendly, the safety details are more in place, and the price is about 100-200 yuan. If you are on a beach vacation or pursuing fashionable styles, you can choose Gap cute prints, H&M trend models, Next British style, these brands of swimsuits have fashionable designs, rich patterns, and prices in the range of 100-200 yuan; If you pursue high-end quality or special needs such as surfing, you can choose cross-border high-end brands such as Roxy girl surfing and Quiksilver sports, with prices above 300 yuan, and the quality and function are more guaranteed.
Purchasing suggestions: If the child grows up quickly and needs to change swimsuits every year, there is no need to buy too expensive ones; If it is for long-term training use, although the price of professional brand swimsuits is high, they are more durable and more cost-effective. In addition, channels such as flash sales and outlet discounts in the live broadcast room can often buy branded swimsuits at lower prices, which are very cost-effective and can be focused on.
Yigu (Sourcing Agent) point of view
From the perspective of procurement, the core competitiveness of girls’ swimwear lies in “safety + function + cost performance”. At present, swimsuits that meet the Class A standard and have UPF50+ sunscreen and anti-chlorine functions are more popular, especially in the infant and middle and large children’s segments, and parents pay much more attention to safety and function than appearance. When purchasing, it is recommended to give preference to suppliers with OEKO-TEX certification and environmentally friendly printing and dyeing, as the product quality of such suppliers is more guaranteed. For brand procurement, professional sports brands have obvious technical advantages, the safety details of maternal and infant brands are more in place, and affordable brands should focus on controlling fabrics and workmanship. In addition, parent-child models and sunscreen integrated swimsuits are the current fashion trend, and you can focus on the layout of such products when purchasing to meet the diversified needs of parents.
FAQ FAQ
Q1: Is it better to choose one-piece or split swimsuits for girls? A: Priority is given to one-piece models, especially for children under 12 years old, one-piece models are anti-light, fit the body, and have higher safety; If you are looking for fashion for children over 7 years old, you can choose a split model for a beach vacation, but make sure it has an anti-shift design.
Q2: How to judge the sun protection effect of a swimsuit? A: Check whether the label is marked with “UPF50+”, which is a high sunscreen standard recognized by the industry, which can block more than 98% of ultraviolet rays; At the same time, give preference to fabrics with UV protection coating, which provide longer-lasting sun protection.
Q3: How often do swimsuits need to be replaced? A: If it is for daily use, it is recommended to replace it once every 6-12 months; If it is frequent training, replace it every 3-6 months. When the fabric of the swimsuit hardens, the elasticity deteriorates, and the fading is serious, it should also be replaced in time to avoid affecting the experience and safety.
Q4: What are the special requirements for infant swimsuits? A: It must meet the standards of Class A infants and young children, no fluorescent agents, and environmental protection printing and dyeing; The fabric should be soft and skin-friendly, and give preference to the antibacterial lining; The design should be simple, avoid too many decorations, and prevent children from accidentally eating or scratching.
Q5: Can the swimsuit be machine washed? A: Some swimsuits can be machine washed, depending on the washing label. If it is marked as “machine washable”, it is recommended to use the gentle mode to wash separately to avoid rubbing with other clothes; If it is not marked, it is recommended to wash it by hand, use mild detergent, avoid rubbing it too hard, and dry it naturally after washing, without exposing it to the sun.