Kids' swimwear gets a fraction of the attention that adult swimwear does, but a bad fit here causes real problems — chafing, sagging fabric, or a suit that won't stay on during actual play. A quick kids swimwear shopping guide before the holidays saves the second trip to the shops.
Check the leg and shoulder elastic specifically, not just the overall size — a suit that's the right length but loose at the leg openings will let sand and water in constantly. UPF-rated fabric is worth prioritising over pattern or colour if the trip involves a lot of pool or beach time, since it's doing real work beyond sunscreen.
For younger kids especially, a one-piece with a full back tends to hold up better through the kind of running, jumping, and climbing that swimwear actually gets put through on holiday, compared with styles built more for looking good in photos than for play.
Have a look at our Kids Swimwear range ahead of the trip.
