Whether you have a baby who needs sun protection (and a swim nappy!) for the beach, or are looking for cossies, arms bands and floats for a toddler or older child, your water baby can dive right in this summer with our pick of UV suits, swimming costumes, trunks and swim aids.
- Safe in the sun<p> You don’t need to worry about rays this summer thanks to the super-cute and super-safe UV Sunsafe Swimsuits, £13 plus £6 for the matching hat, 0-6 yrs from Mini Club at <a href="http://www.boots.com/" target="_blank">Boots. </a></p>
- Adorable bands<p> Little ones who need a hand won't complain about wearing these fun Elephant Armbands, £5,99 from <a href="http://www.surfdome.com/" target="_blank">Surfdome. </a></p>
- All wrapped up<p> These award-winning SPF 50+ Poncho Towels, £27.99 each from <a href="http://www.cuddledry.com/" target="_blank">Cuddledry</a> will keep your little ones protected from the sun when they step out of the water to dry off.</p>
- Minnie Me<p> This Minnie Sunsafe with Hat has gorgeous frills for girls with style, and UPF 40+ to put your worries at bay. Best of all, it’s only £10, 0-24 mths, from <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/clothing/10,default,sc.html" target="_blank">George at ASDA. </a></p>
- Don't forget head gear<p> This little number has a wide peak and a long protective flap at the back to keep the sunshine off your baby’s head when you hit the beach. Snap it up for £23 at <a href="http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/" target="_blank">Jo Jo Maman Bebe. </a></p>
- Don’t forget a nappy!<p> These Swim Nappies, £8.75 from <a href="http://uk.bambinomio.com/" target="_blank">Bambino Mio </a>come in a wide range of fun colours and prints, and are water resistant with leak proof legs and waistband, so there’s no need to use an extra nappy as well.</p>
- Fancy floating<p> These Zoggs Buoyancy Aids, £20 each from <a href="http://www.gltc.co.uk/" target="_blank">GLTC</a>, are comfy enough for hours in the pool with covered zips to stop chafing and accidental unfastening.</p>
- Trendy trunks<p> <br /> These Baby Bathers, £14 from<a href="http://www.boden.co.uk/" target="_blank"> Boden</a>, are nappy lined to 24 months to avoid little accidents in the water, and have mesh insides for older boys. 3mths-4yrs.</p>
- Suited and booted<p> Budding surfer dudes will really look the part on the beach in this UV Swim Top and Shorts, £26.50, 1-6 yrs from <a href="http://www.swimbabes.co.uk/" target="_blank">Swim Babes.</a> The fabric is SPF 50 Plus and is quick drying for when he’s ready to hit the shore.</p>
- Spot the trend<p> Choose stylish spots if you’re heading for an indoor pool with your water babe. We love this Swimsuit, £25, 3 mth-10 yrs, from <a href="http://www.miniature.dk/" target="_blank">Mini A Ture.</a></p>
