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Warm suit for 3yo swimming lesson

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Warmies · 30/03/2024 06:21

Our 3yo is pretty much grown out of Konfidence warma wetsuit, this was great for swimming lessons as quite cosy for a cool pool (29-30C I think) but free arms for swimming.

I'm struggling to replace it in size 3-4, they've stopped making these and the new equivalent has been out of stock in the size for ages. I've looked around but not sure a UV suit will be warm enough but a shortie wetsuit might be restrictive/buoyant/chafe.

Any tips please? What works for your 3yo's lessons? Thank you.

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Funfuninthesunsun · 30/03/2024 07:22

Mine just wears a normal swim short & top as do all the kids in his class. It's fine for them to be a bit chilly for 30 minutes - if they fall into water it's not going to be warm so they need to be able to cope.

Kosenrufugirl · 30/03/2024 07:25

My kids have always been wearing just regular swim wear. Agree with the above - it's best for the children to be aware how cold the water might feel

Bax765 · 30/03/2024 07:30

I don't think that is particularly cool for a swimming pool. Could you try normal swimwear?

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AegonT · 31/03/2024 21:26

Lots of toddlers still get cold in kids pools 30 degrees including my almost 3 year old. UV suits don't provide warmth. I've looked and looked and can only see shortie wetsuits so I'm going to try one on her. My older DD had a wetsuit jacket and shorts and just the jacket was warm enough for the pool but I don't think they're sold anymore - I hope I can find it in the loft.

Hellocatshome · 31/03/2024 21:34

Anything made out of neoprene will make them more buoyant so if actually learning to swim as opposed to bobbing about they are not really a good idea.

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