School starts, and sports programs are kicking into gear. If your children have signed up for swim lessons or will be training regularly at the pool, you may be in the market for some swimsuits. Here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing and caring for new swimwear for children.
Fit
Make sure the swimsuit fits and is comfortable. It should be snug but not tight, and it should stay in place while your child is swimming. A baggy suit that has to be constantly pulled back into place or a too-tight suit that leaves red marks is not going to make for a fun day at the pool.
Style
Most girls’ training swimsuits (i.e., swimsuits designed for the pool rather than the beach) are one-piece styles. arena offers a variety of strap and back options so you can find just the right fit and amount of coverage to make sure your girl is comfortable in and out of the water. Older, more serious swimmers can choose more open backs (the ‘tech back’ or ‘freedom back’) for maximum freedom of movement.
arena’s boys’ training swimwear collection includes briefs, shorts of various lengths and jammers. Briefs offer the greatest freedom of movement but the least coverage. This is primarily a matter of personal preference, but sun exposure should be considered…
