Swimming is not only a professional sport. This is an excellent training for all muscle groups, it is a beautiful posture, it is hardening, good mood and much, much more. Therefore, it is not surprising that most parents prefer to give their little ones for swimming, starting from a very young age.
The most important part of a child’s outfit for swimming in a pool is a bathing suit: swimming trunks for a boy and a swimsuit for a girl. How to choose the right swimsuit or swimsuit for swimming in the pool, about the features of different models, the materials from which they are made and will be discussed in our article.
Features of a children's bathing suit
In order to get acquainted with the pool and subsequent workouts in it with the maximum comfort for the child, you must correctly and carefully select a suitable bathing suit.
By and large, swimsuits for the beach or professional sports for girls and adult women do not have pronounced, fundamental differences. This is especially true of professional models: the same laconic style and lack of decor. There are more differences in beach models: this is a style, additional decorative elements, and colors.
Varieties of swimsuits for girls of different ages and body types, there are a great many. However, with regard to all kinds of frills-ryushechek, all these decorative excesses are best left for the beach.
It is generally accepted that the swimsuit for the pool should be consistent. Bikini is more suitable for relaxing on the beach, when you want to sunbathe under the gentle rays of the sun. A swimming pool is a sports facility, so it is necessary to select a model in which it will be convenient and comfortable to play sports.
Unnecessary bow-strings and other decor can interfere with your activities, and the bodice can simply slide off the body during active hands moves.
Buying a swimsuit to practice in the pool, you need to pay attention to the material from which it is made. Too cheap swimsuit is probably made of poor quality material that quickly sheds, especially if chlorine is used to clean the pool water.
In order for a swimsuit to sit well on the figure, it must necessarily contain Lycra (about 10 - 20%). The material must be sufficiently dense, elastic and not stretched.
A bathing suit should clearly fit the child in size, not be small and not hang out on the body. Sports model swimsuit ideally has no decorative details. If the swimsuit is selected for the beach, then the number of decor depends on the age of the child. For a little girl, models with beads, sparkles and other small decorations are undesirable.
- For the pool
Swimsuit for girls can be fused or split. The second option is preferable for a beach holiday. There can be several such swimwear: bikini, tankini, monokini, etc. Swimsuit can be designed only for swimming, elegant model suitable for a beach party, an open model is ideal for tanning.
Closed swimsuit with an open back is most often suitable for the pool. Because such a model sits tight enough on the figure and does not constrain movements.
A swimsuit will not slip the body even during active workouts, it will not rub the skin, and the lack of excessive decor will only enhance the streamlined body, which is an important factor especially for professional sports.
As a rule, sports models do not have decorative ornaments. The exception is, perhaps, only swimsuits for synchronized swimming. This sport is a harmonious combination of physical activity and artistic performance. The attention of spectators and judges is riveted on athletes performing synchronous movements. Therefore, bathing suits for this sport are made bright, catchy and decorated with all sorts of applications using rhinestones, sequins, braid, stones.
- For beach
There are no such strict requirements for beachwear for children as for sports swimwear. This is a piece of clothing for swimming, swimming, sunbathing and outdoor activities.
The range of swimsuits for girls of different ages is very diverse. Swimsuits differ in the appearance of the bodice and panties, colors, decorations, the presence of additional decor items, etc.
Sports swimsuits for the beach are no different from swimsuits to practice in the pool: strict design and lack of decor. Decoration for a one-piece swimsuit is a bright color and an interesting print.
Two-piece swimsuit is a set of bodice and panties (bikini) or top and shorts (tankini). Very often you can find other varieties: trikini, swimsuits with skirts, ruffles on shorts, etc. The bodice can be worn like a sporty top, tied or buttoned.
Tied straps bodices are especially comfortable, because you can always adjust your bathing suit according to the height and build of a child. For very active children more suitable swimsuits fit.
For teaching children to swim, special swimwear models have been developed - with floats. This model is a one-piece suit with removable floats. Swimsuit is perfect for babies of very early age, including newborns. He securely holds the child in the water and at the same time does not constrain movements. Comfortable and safe suits designed for boys and girls of the youngest age.
Materials
When choosing a swimsuit for a pool, beach or summer vacation, the material from which it is sewn is of considerable importance. The fabric should be sufficiently strong, lightweight, resilient, withstand frequent washing, be resistant to chlorine, etc.
For sewing modern children's swimsuits, hypoallergenic materials are used that do not contain any harmful additives and do not cause irritation of the skin or mucous membranes.
For tailoring sports swimwear most often used polyamide, polyester, neoprene with the addition of lycra, nylon and other materials. They stretch well, sit perfectly on any shape, are resistant to chlorinated water and allow you to keep the original look of a bathing suit for a long time even after constant use and frequent washings.
Popular colors
As for colors, swimsuits to practice in the pool or the beach can be like prompts for taste or fashion trends. There are no restrictions on decorative elements, prints and patterns. The main thing is that the child liked his bathing suit.
Properly chosen color of the swimsuit allows you to visually adjust the shape.
Separate swimsuit for training in the pool looks different from the beach more stringent style. The sports bodice is specifically designed to properly support the chest. It has no ties or clasps, it is worn like a regular top. Panties or shorts fit more closely to the body than regular models.
For a plump girl, a closed swimsuit is even better than a separate one.It allows you to visually adjust the shape due to the dense material. If the girl has broad shoulders, then she can recommend a swimsuit with a strap-loop. This will distract attention from the shoulders.
For example, a swimsuit with a longitudinal stripe not only visually slims, but also pulls the figure. Swimsuit with contrasting color inserts on the sides will give the figure more elegance and hide a couple of extra inches at the waist.
As a rule, bright, colorful swimsuits of pink, red, yellow, lilac, turquoise and other colors and their combinations are chosen for a beach holiday. The print can also be very different: peas, strip, flowers, butterflies, cartoon characters, etc.
When it comes to professional models for swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and other sports, there may be restrictions on color, print and decor.
Classic color for a swimsuit for any purpose - black. However, most often black is diluted with bright contrasting inserts of blue, red, turquoise, yellow, blue and other colors.
Manufacturers
Swimsuit - an integral part of clothing for summer recreation and training in the pool. Therefore, many manufacturers of children's clothes from Russia, Germany, Italy, the USA and other countries devote entire collections to various bathing suits for boys and girls of different ages.
Among the most popular brands are:
- Ship The company offers a wide selection of swimsuits for relaxing on the beach, sports, gymnastics, swimming, etc. The model range includes closed and open swimsuits of different designs and colors. They are of high quality and affordable price.
- Arena. Under this brand, clothing, shoes, accessories for sports, including swimming, are produced. The company offers a huge selection of beach and sports swimsuits for every taste. Brand products are of excellent quality. Swimsuits dry quickly, do not lose their shape, do not fade and do not wear out even after a long period of use.
- Entchen. Brand from Germany specializes in the production of special swimwear for teaching children to swim. Special floating inserts (floats) allow even the smallest child to fearlessly be in the pool or open pond.
- Funkita. Bright, colorful swimsuits of this brand are designed for professional athletes and beach lovers. Distinctive features of this brand are original prints and bright colors. Such a swimsuit will surely lift the spirits of any child before exercise or regular swimming in the river.
- Speedo - the choice of professional athletes. For sewing swimsuits used heavy-duty fabric that is not afraid of ultraviolet radiation, sea and chlorinated water. Many models of this brand have excellent corrective effect.
