Infant Swimwear:
This Summer's Best Picks

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There are few things as enjoyable on a warm summer day as playing with your baby in a cool pool of water. The absolute pure joy your baby experiences as he explores the second state of matter (aka liquid) is infectious.

Before the fun begins, there are a few rules of sun-safety you should follow.

First, your baby should be covered head-to-toe with a good quality sunblock designed for babies. This mini-article shares what to look for in a good baby sunscreen.

Second, a baby sun hat should never be more than an arm-reach away. Here are some tips on what to look for when purchasing a good baby sun hat.

Finally, what good is stylish infant swimwear without safe pool floats and fun toys?

Preventing Diaper Disasters

There are basically two choices in preventing floating unpleasantries:

• Purchase disposable swim diapers.
• Purchase diaper covers that can be washed and reused.

Infant Swimwear ~ Oldies but Goodies

The fifties are back full-circle with this adaptation of a poodle skirt. All that's missing are the bobby socks!

Not to be left out, the polka dots and psycho-delic swirls of the sixties are being modernized into swanky new patterns for baby swimsuits that please even the picket of mothers.

Here are three examples of evolved sixties style:

• The traditional polka dot is redone in this blue and mocha polka dot sixties rebirth.

• If the thought of one more pink item of clothing in your baby's wardrobe brings you close to retching, there's this Laugh-In inspired swimsuit coined Neptune's Beauty. A classic case of "mod", it's a playful combination of chocolate, rose, and aqua blue.
• The last suit on the sixties evolution list is this "Age of Aquarius" number. A modest two-piece, the swirls of light green, aqua and pink are surprisingly easy on the eyes. The flared top has a trendy bow that is just the right touch (and not too much). This is my personal favorite of the re-designs.

Infant Swimwear ~ Water Ballet

A less expensive ballerina baby girl swimsuit is this version by La Petite. You can get more girly than this infant swimsuit. It has everything: bows, sequins, tulle, ruffles...and yes it is a swimsuit.

Mocha polka-dots add a touch of modernism to the classic ballerina in this brown and pink polka dot swimsuit. The simple tulle and netting skirt with a side-bow completely re-thinks the phrase swimsuit. Think "water play dress" instead.

Infant Swimwear ~ Hawaiian Sun and Fun

For girls, there's a little Hawaiian sunset packed inside this stunning swimsuit. A cascade of flowers falls down one of the straps into an ocean of aqua and green. The miniscule ruffles on the suit provide the finishing (and perfect) touch on this sea-inspired suit.

Baby Trunks for Boys

Naturally, if flowers don't do it for your little tough guy, there is always these blue surfer baby trunks with tire prints.

Infant Swimwear ~ Sun Protection Suits

By purchasing a one-piece (rather than a two-piece) you eliminate the risk of losing half the suit (and wasting your money) and avoid the chance that the top will ride up and expose sensitive tummies to the sun.

A one-piece UV Protection suit like this one will cover arms and legs without being hot or stifling. Patterned after the adult wet-suit, these suits come in girls and boys colors and are made of UPF + 50 fabric that dries quickly and is comfortable to wear.

Infant Water Shoes ~ Two Level Sun Protection

Purchasing baby water shoes solves that problem. The shoes protect sensitive toes and feet from harsh UV rays (without the lotion), while allowing baby to explore the baby pool. They dry quickly and won't mold or smell funny after a few uses.

Once your baby starts walking, the hard rubber sole allows him to safely transition from pool to ground without fear of hard rocks or slivered mulch providing tender ouchies.

These baby water shoes from Tuga are sized from newborns (size 1) up to age 7 (size 11). Next to the baby swimsuit, this may be your best purchase this summer.

It is said that summer doesn't officially begin until you purchase your swimsuit. Pick one of these precious baby swimsuits to get your infant's summer rolling.

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