Reddit mentions: The best baby girls swim diapers

We've taken our almost 6 mo old swimming, she's not sure about it but it's fun :)

1. yes! we've tried to go late in the day to avoid exposure, but I got some of the Blue Lizard Baby stuff.
   http://www.lucieslist.com/lucies-list-blog/2013/5/2/guide-to-summer-part-1-sunscreens-and-such.html
   She recommends "blocks" over "screens" which is basically physical blocks vs. chemical screens that absorb into skin. Makes sense to me...
   
   
2. they're instead of a regular diaper (that would just absorb TONS of water). I've used reusable (Kushies) so don't know about disposable ones. they're worth it if you're going to swim much though ($10-20 each dep on brand). she hasn't pooped but online amazon reviews for this situation were good for Kushies and others :) http://www.amazon.com/Kushies-Diaper-Boats-Print-Medium/dp/B0029Z29VC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1373569277&sr=8-2&keywords=kushies+swim
   
   
3. I'd get him a rash guard or something to protect from sun if nothing else. you can find long sleeve ones with UPF 50+.
   
   
4. pretty much what you said. I try to float her on tummy and back and splash a bit. nothing too exciting. if there are stairs or really shallow parts where they can stand/sit that is more fun for splashing around
   
   be careful of the sun, he probably can't go too long. Have fun!
   

I bought this blueberry one: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EIMW0I6/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_i7Botb11P3DXC and I love it!! Fits my 25lb chunk beautifully, super comfy. http://imgur.com/rjRL84T

We've been doing swim classes at our YMCA since just shy of my daughter's 4 month birthday.

The purpose of swim diapers is to protect the pool from poop, not pee. They are not waterproof.

First, check with the pool - every place has different rules. At my YMCA, they only require a swim diaper. However, a friend told me her swim location (not a YMCA, if it matters) requires a swim diaper and a waterproof cover like this. My mom said when I was a baby, the YMCA we went to required double-diapering.

So, call the swim place you're looking at and ask them what you should buy.

I personally am a fan of iPlay Reusable Swim Diapers. They do run small, so I'd recommend getting a size or two bigger than they say. (For instance, when my daughter was 4 months old, we put her in a medium even though their size chart said she'd fit in a small.) I also bought the waterproof covers I linked to above, just in case she pees in the swim diaper while we're in the car (so she won't pee in the car seat!). We take them off before we go in the pool, though.

And, no, we've never had an issue with poop in the pool. :)

We use Finis swim pants. We have 3 pairs and one other off brand that we had to buy at the swim school in an emergency (Our swim school requires them to wear two pairs of swim diapers). My son is about 23# and the Finis is a great fit, even w/ his chunky thighs. There is some minor variation in sizing. The two we have w/ the school logo on the butt are tighter in the leg openings than the one w/ sea animal print we ordered from Amazon. It's not a HUGE difference, but another parent told me they noticed that w/ their kid too.

My son did poop in his one time and it was totally contained by the first diaper.

Go on Amazon and buy one resuable swim nappy for $12 instead of a $9 pack of Huggies, then you've got it for summer, too.

http://www.amazon.com/play-Ultimate-Ruffle-Diaper-Peacock/dp/B00SKUVBFK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1450579580&sr=8-2&keywords=swim+diaper

Also I started my EBF kids in swim lessons at 4 and 7 months, and nappy always held.

We use the iplay reusable swim diapers and they come in a very small 3 month size: http://www.amazon.com/play-Swim-Diaper-Months-Posies/dp/B00JWWOS8M