We bought wetsuits for all of us for an upcoming snorkeling trip to the Caribbean in January, but started using them at the indoor pool for swim lessons because my kids keep turning blue and shivering after just 10 minutes in the water. I liked this one for our toddler because it zips in the front and opens up alot more than the styles made for adults and older kids. That feature makes it so much easier to get her into it. However, it does not keep her very warm. The description says its 2mm neoprene just like the style I bought for my older kids (also made by Neosport), but it is thinner and she still turns blue, just not as fast.
I bought this infant/toddler wetsuit partly for the front zipper, but mostly because I thought it was the only one that came in a small enough size for my 2 year old. After we got it and used it, I realized I could have bought the same size from the same company in the other style that I got for my older kids. I wish I'd known before purchasing as I would have bought the other style so she could be warm longer in the water. When she outgrows it, I am switching her to the other style. NeoSport Wetsuits Youth Premium Neoprene 2mm Youth'S Shorty
The sizing for this product does seem to run true to the company's size chart. The Neosport website lists Size 1 as fitting 20-25 lbs. My daughter is 23 lbs so we bought her the size 1. It is maybe a tad loose, but not excessively. Maybe this is why she isn't staying warm longer? But it really does feel thinner than my other kids' 2mm wetsuits. I just bought a swim shirt for her to wear under it in hopes that it helps her retain more body heat.
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I've now used these in three different sizes for my now 4-year-old. They are fabulous.
They are not for really cold-water, but they help keep little bodies warm enough on normal days, and also protect against too much sun.
The shoulders are lycra, and the torso is lightweight neoprene. So these suits are flexible and allow free movement -while being a close fit -without chafing. (Some of the heavier-weight wetsuits by other manufacturers might chafe around the legs or neck.
I could go on, but, keeping it short, these suits are excellent -great design and durability.
I am only sorry they don't make these in even larger sizes -we will soon have to move up to other kinds of larger-sized suits of thicker neoprene that will not allow as much freedom of movement with as close a fit.
Highest marks.
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I have mixed thoughts about this item. First of all, I had really hard time finding the right size. According to the online chart, my son was supposed to wear size 2. After a few purchases and returns, we settled on Size 1, and even that is still big! The suit does not fit my son like a second skin, allowing water get under it, so 5 minutes into his playtime, he begins shivering as bad as before. The suit did help with chlorine rashes though. The fabric seems to be good quality but the sleeves are just way too short and are made of a thinner material. It is very easy to put on and take off, even when wet. I will have to wait and see if this thing becomes more functional as my son grows up and fits in it perfectly.
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I purchased this suit for 3yr 4mo daughter who is an average-sized toddler to wear during her swim classes. I like the suit design with the zipper in the front and the flexible shoulders/sleeves. However, the suit is a bit large for her in general and does not zip up right to the neck as in the picture, so cooler water continuous gets into the suit. It does not fit as snug as a wetsuit should. Overall I do think it still helps, but the sizing could be improved.
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Got this for my 15 month old daughter who was shaking and turning purple in her swim class at the local community rec center. The water is a little on the cool side, and she was crying and not having any fun. The instructor suggested I get a swimsuit with more coverage, so I went all in and got this wet suit. So glad I did! She is so much happier and actually enjoying the water now. I got the size 1 which is perfect with a little room to grow. She is just over 20 lbs. Quality seems very good. Highly recommend!
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