How Much Should You Pay For Swimwear For Kids?

Clothing your children can be expensive, so how much should you pay for swimwear for your kids?. After buying school clothes, play clothes, sports uniforms, and swimwear, the costs can really add up. So how do you decide where to splurge and where to skimp?

Kids grow so quickly that often the clothing that you invest in doesn't last for long. Some kids are harder on their clothes than others; they may wear through their clothes by staining or tearing them long before they actually outgrow them. It can be tempting to just buy whatever is least expensive since they probably won't last long anyway.

But one place where you shouldn't skimp is on their swimwear. It may seem like this is a logical place to skimp; kids look cute in any swimsuit, right? But there is a huge variation in quality when it comes to swimwear for kids, and investing in a quality swimsuit will greatly extend its longevity.

If your child frequently swims in a pool, you have probably already realized the value in buying a high quality swimsuit. The typical inexpensive swimwear you find at big box stores will get eaten up by chlorine in no time. You'll notice that the swimsuit that fit your child yesterday is suddenly way too big because the chlorine has ruined the elasticity of the suit.

There are a couple things you can do to extend the life of swimwear for kids. After swimming in chlorine, do not wash the swimsuit in the washing machine. Instead, soak it in a bucket of baking soda and water. The baking soda will absorb the chlorine. Once the suit has had a few hours to soak, wring it out and allow it to line dry. There is no need to rinse. Don't ever put your swimsuit in the dryer. The heat will also ruin the elasticity of the swimwear.

Another important reason to invest in quality swimwear for kids is UV protection. A cheap suit will usually offer little or no UV protection. A high quality suit with built-in UV protection will protect your kids' skin from sunburn all summer long. If you choose an extra piece like a swim jacket or surf suit or even just a long-sleeved rash guard, you protect a larger area of skin. With proper care, a good quality sun protective suit will last long enough to be passed down from your older child to his or her younger siblings. This is certainly one piece of clothing that merits spending a little bit more.

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