How to dress your little one for a day at the beach this summer
How to dress your little one at the beach this summer
Posted by Tales of Indie
We’ve put together this handy guide on how to keep kids looking and feeling cool this summer. At Tales of Indie, you will find the best baby and toddler swimwear, with high-quality recycled fabrics and design features for sun safety that make life easier for busy parents! This guide will provide you with the best summer outfit tips for children when spending hot summer days at the beach or by the pool.
How to dress a baby in summer
Newborn babies are not able to regulate their body temperature in the same way as adults. Therefore, you should avoid exposing your baby to very hot or very cold weather and babies under 12 months should always be kept out of direct sunlight. However, on the occasions when your baby is in the sunshine, our specially designed summer baby clothes are here to help..
Tip 1) A lightweight summer hat
The most important thing is to protect your newborn's head from sunlight with a baby sunhat, preferably a wide brimmed summer hat that will cover the forehead and also stop their little ears from getting caught by the sun. Our new range of swim hats are lightweight, waterproof, have a wide brim and adjustable toggle to ensure they stay put.
Tip 2) Thin layered clothing
Dress your baby in loose-fitting lightweight cotton layers for example a short sleeved babygrow and a cotton cardigan. We recommend natural fibres like cotton because it absorbs sweat better than synthetic fibres. If your baby’s chest and neck feel sweaty, they are too warm, and it will be time to remove a garment.
Tip 3) Reusable swim nappie
Babies swimming in the pool and sea need a swim nappie, they are compulsary for indoor swimming pools in case of accidents. Instead of going through hundreds of disposable nappies, invest in a high quality adjustable swim nappy that will grow with your little one.
Tip 4) Long sleeve swim suits and rash vests
If your little one is taking a dip in your arms to cool off make sure you choose a sun safe swimsuit with full protection. Look for long sleeves, high necks and wide brim sun hats.
How to dress toddlers for swimming in summer
Whether it’s a trip to a beautiful shorefront or a swimming lesson at the pool, all of our quality toddler swimwear is sustainable, high quality and sun safe. Dressing your toddler practically for the warm weather is a top priority. Our summer clothing ideas for adventurous toddlers are as follows...
Tip 1) Prioritise light colours
When out of thw water dress your toddler in light coloured clothing, as dark clothing absorbs heat, the darker the colour the more heat, meaning that the darker the colour the warmer your little one will get.
Tip 2) Leggings aren't just for Winter!
Leggings are a great addition to a kids summer outfit. They help protect little legs from damaging UV sunrays and also protect knees from those wild games toddlers play in the summertime. Ideal for wearing with summer dresses when the weather becomes cooler at night, or with mix and match tops for a multitude of playful looks.
Tip 3) Look for high quality materials
Choose a tight weave with your toddler's summer clothing to help block out as many of the sun's rays as possible. If you can see through the material while placing your hand into the pocket the garment is not providing enough sun protection for your toddler. For swimming choose a swimsuit made from UPF 50+ fabric which will provide an almost total block from high UV rays.
Tip 4) Long sleeve swim suits and rash vests
If your little one is taking a dip in your arms to cool off make sure you choose a sun safe swimsuit with full protection. Look for long sleeves rash vests with high necks.
Tip 5) Always use a hat whilst swimming outdoors
When choosing a hat look for a waterproof, light weight, wide brim
Children's skin is sensitive to the sun, especially in the beginning of the Summer. The best protection is to make sure they are not in the sun too long avoid being out between 12 and 3pm or to try to keep them in the shade as much as possible. Some tips below:
Tip 1) UPF 50 swimwear
UPF50+ is the highest possible UPF rating in a fabric, it blocks 98% of the sun's rays, The higher the UPF, the denser the garment's fabric, which means that less UV radiation can reach the skin. It is not just for swimming, we recommend UV swim for any extended length of outdoor play in the summer!
Tip 2) UV Sunglasses
It is important to safeguard children’s eyes from the sun. UV light can cause lasting damage to your eyes so UV protective sunglasses are as crucial as sun cream in the Summer months. Cheap sunglasses can actually cause harm to eyes as they may have little to no UV protection!