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Coolibar UPF 50+ Baby Beach One Piece Swimsuit Review

An easy and adorable way to protect baby's entire body from the sun
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coolibar upf 50+ baby beach one piece swimsuit sun suit
Coolibar UPF 50+ Kid's Infant Beach Romper, Floral Lei
Credit: Coolibar
Price:  $42 List
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Manufacturer:   Coolibar
By Juliet Spurrier, MD ⋅ Mom-in-Chief  ⋅  Jun 14, 2013

Our Analysis

Here is the fun-in-the-sun outfit that will protect your baby's entire body from harmful ultraviolet sunrays. Made with their proprietary Sun Protective aqua SUNTECT® Polyester (with a rated UPF of 50+), Coolibar has produced a very stretchy yet comfortable outfit that not only keeps the sun and both salt and chlorinated water from damaging your child, but itself as well; it's even easy to put on and take off with its front snap neckline and snap-close bottom for quick diaper changes.

We are especially impressed with the aqua SUNTECT® fabric for its UVA- and UVB-protective, lightweight, quick-drying and long-lasting qualities. As baby's face, hands and feet are still exposed to the sun when wearing this full body suit, we recommend using toxin-free sunscreen, sunglasses and a sunhat for further protection.

The Coolibar UPF 50+ Kid's Infant Beach Romper is available in three styles (Turtles, Flora Lei, and Tropical Violet) and in four sizes (6, 12, 18 and 24 months).

Likes


The most commonly cited likes for this product are:

  • Provides excellent sun coverage from ankles to neck
  • Protects entire body (except hands, feet, and face) from sunburn
  • Comfortable
  • Easy to put on and take off
  • Adorable

Dislikes


User reviews frequently note these disadvantages:

  • Sizes run a bit small for some

Juliet Spurrier, MD