sunsuits and sun protection tents

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I'm looking for advice about the best sunsuits (UV protection) for 31/2 yr old and sun protection tents for baby...which are best, where to buy etc etc. Hoping we'll get sun this hol!

Lion in the Sun have a good website and some great UV suits. The Australian material ones are good. I would recommend not skimping on the suits as many of the cheaper brands don't offer the same level of UV protection.

Lion in the Sun website

Shirts are £15
Leggings £10
Board shorts £13.50
Suits £21

They also do swiming costumes, goggles, shoes, hats, etc.

We have just come back from Malta (38 degrees) and I used Platypus sun protection suits for my 2 year old and 4 month old. Platypus is an australian made suit and you can buy them in John Lewis (shop or online). All the best suits seem to be Australian or NZ made. The platypus ones offered total protection and I can vouch for them 100%. Also if you have little girls the platypus ones are really cute as they have a little frill at the back.

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