Baby Wetsuit, Happy Nappy Costume or Baby Wrap: A Comparison Guide

	Wetsuit	Swimsuit	Wrap
Warmth	Offers full upper body covering and long sleeves Keeps core body temperature maintained	No additional warmth protection is included	Provides warmth in water Keeps your baby’s core body temperature maintained
Sun protection	Made from super soft neoprene offering UPF 50+ sun protection	UPF 50+	UPF 50+ protection from the sun
Leakage protection	Happy Nappy wetsuit is a 2 in 1 wetsuit and nappy combination No need for additional happy nappies Completely reusable Perfect for swimming lessons	The snug-fitting neoprene nappy bottom incorporates a full Happy Nappy to stop leaks around the waist and thighs, giving a secure fit to stop leaks	No additional leakage protection is included with this product Happy Nappy can be purchased and used to provide extra protection
Comfort	Made from super-soft 1 mm thick Neoprene	Made from soft nylon-Lycra manufactured to the highest standard	Made from soft neoprene Will keep babies warm
Ease of use (e.g. putting on/taking off) 0 = hardest 10 = easiest	8/10 Zip-opening back makes it easy to put on and take off	6/10 Roll top down, then roll back up after fitting the nappy bottom – just like a wetsuit	9/10 Opens completely flat for easy on and off
Chlorine-resistant?	No additional chlorine protection included	The soft nylon-Lycra top is chlorine resistant and manufactured to the highest standards.	Neoprene
Price	From £25.99	From £17.99	From £18

Warmth
Wetsuit	Offers full upper body covering and long sleeves Keeps core body temperature maintained
Swimsuit	No additional warmth protection is included
Wrap	Provides warmth in water Keeps your baby’s core body temperature maintained

Sun protection
Wetsuit	Made from super soft neoprene offering UPF 50+ sun protection
Swimsuit	UPF 50+
Wrap	UPF 50+ protection from the sun

Leakage protection
Wetsuit	Happy Nappy wetsuit is a 2 in 1 wetsuit and nappy combination No need for additional happy nappies Completely reusable Perfect for swimming lessons
Swimsuit	The snug-fitting neoprene nappy bottom incorporates a full Happy Nappy to stop leaks around the waist and thighs, giving a secure fit to stop leaks
Wrap	No additional leakage protection is included with this product Happy Nappy can be purchased and used to provide extra protection

Comfort
Wetsuit	Made from super-soft 1 mm thick Neoprene
Swimsuit	Made from soft nylon-Lycra manufactured to the highest standard
Wrap	Made from soft neoprene Will keep babies warm

Ease of use (e.g. putting on/taking off) 0 = hardest 10 = easiest
Wetsuit	8/10 Zip-opening back makes it easy to put on and take off
Swimsuit	6/10 Roll top down, then roll back up after fitting the nappy bottom – just like a wetsuit
Wrap	9/10 Opens completely flat for easy on and off

Ease of use (e.g. putting on/taking off)

0 = hardest 10 = easiest

Wetsuit

8/10

Zip-opening back makes it easy to put on and take off

Swimsuit

6/10

Roll top down, then roll back up after fitting the nappy bottom – just like a wetsuit

Wrap

9/10

Opens completely flat for easy on and off

Chlorine-resistant?
Wetsuit	No additional chlorine protection included
Swimsuit	The soft nylon-Lycra top is chlorine resistant and manufactured to the highest standards.
Wrap	Neoprene

Price
Wetsuit	From £25.99
Swimsuit	From £17.99
Wrap	From £18

Baby wetsuit or baby wrap

Similarities

Maintains your baby’s core body temperature
Made from soft material for maximum comfort
UPF 50+ maximum sun protection

Differences

Wetsuit prevents faecal leakage—baby wrap does not
Wetsuit provides full body protection including arms and legs

Conclusion

If you’re concerned about faecal leakage, the Happy Nappy wetsuit offers a 2-in-1 solution without the need for added protection, whilst the baby wrap offers more freedom and movement.

Baby swimsuit or baby wetsuit

Similarities

Both protect against faecal leakage
Both made from soft materials

Differences

Swimsuit is chlorine-resistant
Wetsuit provides full body coverage
Wetsuit provides UPF 50+ maximum sun protection
Wetsuit has an easy-to-use zip-opening back

Conclusion

The baby swimsuit is perfect for indoor swimming as it offers chlorine resistance and prevents leaks. However, the baby wetsuit provides maximum sun protection and full body coverage. If you’re looking to take your baby on a summer holiday and splash about in the sea, the wetsuit is the swimming costume for you.

Baby swimsuit or baby wrap

Similarities

Both made from soft materials

Differences

Wrap can provide additional warmth
Wrap provides sun protection
Swimsuit protects against faecal leakage
Swimsuit is chlorine-resistant

Conclusion

The baby wrap and wetsuit are perfect for an outdoors setting such as a lake or sea. This is because it provides extra warmth and sun protection. Baby swimsuits are great for swimming lessons as they protect against faecal leakage and are resistant to chlorine.