If your little one wants to take a dip in the pool, but isn’t potty trained yet they’ll need a swim diaper. Regular diapers won’t work well in the water because of their absorbent materials. Once it hits the water the diaper becomes unusable, saggy, heavy for the baby, and a total mess! Swim diapers are the perfect piece for your baby to have a fun time in the water!
Swim diapers are designed to be water resistant, non-absorbent, and keep solids in. So it’ll keep number 2’s out of the pool, preventing what people fear most: a code brown (public pools will close a pool if fecal matter is found and will need to be shocked with chlorine, cleaned, or in worst cases drained and refilled, etc.).
Although swim diapers are meant to fit tighter than regular diapers, make sure that they don’t fit too tight or too loose. If the fit isn’t right, your little one may start getting rashes or redness on their legs from chafing. Furthermore, the diaper won’t contain solids or perform as well if it’s too loose. It’s best to buy the same size your baby wears in regular diapers for their swim diapers.
Now where do you start? The process of searching and buying swim diapers can get a bit overwhelming and confusing. Look no further, we’ve come up with must-know info about swim diapers a list of the top swim diaper products that you and your baby will love!
Disposable Swim Diapers vs. Reusable Swim Diapers
There are two types of swim diapers parents have to choose from: disposable or reusable. They both present their own advantages.
Disposable swim diapers are usually cheaper and more convenient, but they tend to be less durable and less efficient when containing solids.
Reusable swim diapers offer better fit and overall effectiveness (water resistance, more durability, etc.) because of their design. Some products use soft materials that prevent chafing and are overall more comfortable than their disposable counterparts. The downside to reusable swim diapers is that they can get expensive and can be difficult to maintain (we know that carrying wet messy diapers all day can’t be fun).
Also be aware that your baby is constantly growing, you may have to buy a new size (or two!) each season depending on how quickly your child grows.
Note: it’s recommended that swim diapers should not be used by newborns or very young babies. This is because their stools are still liquid in texture and will not be able to be contained by the water diaper. If you want to introduce your young one to water, fill up the tub and have them splash around!
Swim Diaper Top Picks:
Pampers Splashers Swim Diapers
Babyganics Swim Diapers
Bummis Swimmi Swim Diaper
AppleCheeks Swim Diaper
- Always carry an extra diaper, just in case
- To protect the diaper from tears and snags, always swim with a bathing suit covering the diaper. Swim diapers don’t replace swimsuits.
- Some swim diapers are pull-ups. For ease of removal, rip one of the sides and the wet diaper comes off much easier. Thank us for this little tip later.
If your child loves to be in the water, but doesn’t know the basics yet, that’s ok! At AquaMobile, we believe that anyone can learn how to swim- no matter how old you are. If you want your little one to splash around and have fun while learning the fundamentals of swimming, click here to check out our lesson options for infants and young children!
