You wouldn’t let your child play with fire would you? So you certainly wouldn’t expose kids to harmful summer sun without the proper precautions. Too much sun exposure could potentially lead to painful sunburn in a heartbeat if you’re not careful. Even though you may be adamant about slathering on the sunscreen, sometimes extra protection is necessary. Hence, the swim-shirt or rash-guard.
We asked how many kids wear swim shirts or rash guards while swimming. The results… half do and half don’t.
Used to be wearing a t-shirt over your swim suit was a common sight. But a regular cotton shirt is heavy, uncomfortable in the water and doesn’t offer the same UV protection as swim shirts designed for that purpose. Swimwear has come a long way. Rash guards are light weight, dry quickly and are easy to find for both boys and girls. Not to mention the super cool surfer look is hot this summer! Case in point, the Haiden Surf rash guards for boys (sold at LoobaLee) pictured above right.
If your kids spend more than just an hour out in the sun, a rash guard or swim shirt is highly recommended. It’s also comforting to know that your little ones skin will be protected in the water as well as while they’re knee deep in sandcastle building on the beach or playing poolside.
Sunscreen and swim shirts are a small gestures we can share with our kids that will help keep them safe in a big way. After all, isn’t your child’s health worth it?
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