36", 25 lb child. Gets cold even in 80+ degree water. Will this keep him warm for extended swimming, but not overheated?
123564
Yes, it works typically like an adult wet suit, my son is very similar in water. Only caviat is when you take them out of the water, because it is still wet, they may catch a chill outside of the pool. But while in the water they'll be fine.
123565
Yes it will, we have a simple rash guard for medium tempts and short swims but we use this one for longer swims and it keeps her at body temperature. We are in California so the water is warm but the temp gets cold while night swimming. I would recommend it.
123566
It depends. I got this for my daughter yet water managed to get in through the neck area yet she was still warmer then with a regular bathing suit.
123567
Yes, my daughter is 2.5yrs and 20lbs and this made a HUGE difference in her being warm enough for indoor 30min swim and plus longer. She doesn't complain about being too hot, even after a quick dip in the "hot" tub after class.
643378
The pool we bought came with a cover and it seems to do the trick! The water temperature is around 82 degrees just with the cover. We live in ohio and the temp averages 90 degrees.
864427
No, you can't cover his belly with water - the headrest isn't elevated enough for that. I was never worried about my baby being cold though. Bath time was quick because he has dry skin. Now he's 9 months old and we still use this bather. He sits on it, instead of sitting directly in the tub. Hope this helps!
570568
I use mine for doing laps in the pool in the winter. Even though I am inside sometimes the pool is still a little on the cool side. Keeps me nice am warm. Also I bought the men's shirt because the sleeves are a little longer than the women's and fits a lot of better.
1635499
In my experience, I wouldn't suggest this for a child so young. Look for a vest or suit that will keep them afloat or a ring that goes in the pool.
407495
I would go with the size 4 if she is a 4. It is snug but allows her enough space to put it on herself. The size 2 will be too small. It's a great suit and keeps her warm in the cold pool.
278966
It will keep you warmer than going bare. I do work out in a warm pool but it is below body temp. The surrounding air is cold. This keeps my arms and shoulders from getting cold. Order the size you wear and this shirt is longer. It is supposed to fit tight. The zipper up the front helps with getting in and out of it.
617838
how did it work on your 18 month old? Mine is 16, 25lbs. was wondering if it would work. He's always in the water and loves water....
45008
I bought a 6-6x for my daughter who is around 45 lbs. If I were you, I'd buy a 4T, so there is some room to move (and grow). Unlike adult wet suits for scuba diving, you don't want this one super tight. Incidentally, my daughter is still a little cold in this wet suit, just because it's so cold outside. But she is much happier at swim class now!
71341
My son is 36" and 30 pounds. He has a size 4 suit and it is a little big on him. It is wider than it is tall on him. They say the suit should not be loose if the goal is to keep them warm. The suit is well made and thicker than any other suit that I have seen. If your daughter is getting cold, you may want to try size 3.
125604
My son is 5'5" and about 15 pounds heavier than yours, and I bought him a Large which he has worn all winter. He had tried them on at a local store first, the Medium was tight in the shoulders for him, and I wanted it to last at least 2 winters. I figured we'd have to roll the sleeve cuffs back a little, but they were fine as-is. Super-warm jacket, great purchase.
278964
As long as it is tight fitting, I think this would be perfect for keeping you warm while swimming laps!
1542408
Depends on how tall your child is. My son was 25" tall when we got this, so he had no issue with his head being above the water. Your main concern is where is the water line going to be when you set your baby down in the seat.
647581
Hi. I don't realy think its a weight question, cause it would more depend on the whole child's body. My kid is skinny , so her arms r sliding out, but it fills ok around her body. She is now 14 mo and still skinny.she wears 12-18 mo bodysuits. I don't want to b wrong, we ve tried it only at home in the bath tub, may b if you use it in the swimming pool it might work well. We just haven't gone to the pool lately due to the weather issue.I hope it will help.
95416
I would guess a size 3 would work well but buying a 3 and/or 4 and trying it is the best way to find out, and return the one you don't take of keep them both if the 3 fits and you have the 4 for when he grows into it. Otherwise return both, but the other answers are correct to look at the O'Neill site and make sure the height is right. If it is too loose it will let cold water in and circulate, if it is too tight it will be very painful and useless. It is a great wetsuit for the toddlers, best I ever saw. BD
815034
We live in Norway, & it certainly gets cold there. We have two of these (toddler size) on our double stroller in the winter. It fit pretty snugly around our baby, so we didn't bundle him up too much underneath (mostly like the other commenters said), but we did still have our two year old wear a coat- mostly because he stuck out more from the top of the bundleme, and he wanted to move around more. If you are using this in a carseat, I definitely wouldn't use a jacket under it as the baby would more easily get overheated with it on & with the heated car (& sun shining in). Hope that helps.
1202477
Well I live in Seattle, so the temp hasn't gotten too high here- 60s- but we haven't had any problems with overheating. I probably wouldn't use it during the summertime unless you have air conditioning going- I keep their rooms between 68-70 and they're fine. I just put him in light cotton pjs-(carters 2piece pjs) and socks. I have noticed that the polyester type 2piece pjs seem to keep him on the warmer side, so intend not to put socks with those or only use those on colder nights. As it gets warmer I'll use it with just at shirt or onesie underneath. But once summer hits, I either switch to the thin cotton sleep sack or just put them to bed in their pjs. So it probably depends how hot it is where you live and how warm you keep your house but my son doesn't get overheated if his room is kept between that 65-70 mark. Hope that's helpful :)