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Reviewed 21/11/2023

 

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

Our Baby Swimwear comparison guide helps to show the differences between our Happy Nappy Wetsuit, Happy Nappy Costume and Baby Wrap, to help you decide which product is best for your baby.

 
 

Happy Nappy Wetsuit

 

 Happy Nappy Costume Baby Wrap
Warmth
  • Offers full upper body covering and long sleeves
  • Helps to maintain core body temperature
  • No additional warmth protection is included
  • Provides warmth in water
  • Helps to maintain core body temperature
Sun Protection
  • Made from super-soft neoprene offering UPF 50+ sun protection
  • Nylon elastane top and neoprene bottom provides UPF 50+ sun protection
  • Made from super-soft neoprene offering UPF 50+ sun protection
Leak Protection
  • Happy Nappy wetsuit is a 2-in-1 wetsuit and Happy Nappy combination
  • No need for any additional swim nappy
  • Reusable
  • Perfect for swimming lessons
  • Full neoprene Happy Nappy inbuilt to offer full faecal leak protection
  • No need for any additional swim nappy
  • Reusable
  • Perfect for swimming lessons
  • No inbuilt leak protection
  • Happy Nappy can be purchased separately and fits perfectly underneath the Baby Wrap
Comfort
  • Made from 1mm soft neoprene
  • Offers warmth in water
  • Happy Nappy moves with the baby so they are free from restriction
  • Made from soft nylon elastane, manufactured to the highest standard
  • Wide straps for extra comfort on the shoulders
  • Happy Nappy moves with the baby so they are free from restriction
  • Made from 2mm soft neoprene
  • Offers warmth in water
  • Open flat design means baby is not pulled about when dressing
  • No restrictions on arms and legs

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

0 = hardest

10 = easiest

6/10

  • Roll down the top and fit the Happy Nappy first before rolling back up and putting arms in
  • Zip-opening back makes it easy to put on and take off

8/10

  • Roll down the top and fit the Happy Nappy first before rolling back up and putting arms in
  • Nylon/Elastane top is stretchy and easy to pull up onto babies body

9/10

  • Opens completely flat so baby can be placed on top and the wrap fastened around them
  • Strong hook & loop fastenings are easily opened after swimming. The Baby Wrap can be taken off without any discomfort to baby
Chlorine resistance
  • No additional chlorine protection included
  • The soft nylon-elastane top is chlorine resistant and manufactured to the highest standards.
  • No additional chlorine protection included
Price
  • From £24.99
  • From £20.00
  • From £20.00

Happy Nappy Wetsuit or Baby Wrap?

Similarities

  • Both will keep baby warm whilst swimming
  • Made from soft neoprene for maximum comfort
  • UPF 50+ maximum sun protection

Differences

  • Happy Nappy Wetsuit includes full Happy Nappy to prevent faecal leaks. The Baby Wrap has no Happy Nappy included, this will need to be bought separately
  • Wetsuit covers the full body, including full cover across the shoulders and arms. The Baby Wrap provides core body warmth, leaving legs and arms free.

Conclusion

The Happy Nappy Wetsuit offers a 2-in-1 solution without the need for additional nappy protection. It will keep baby warm in the water but is more restrictive due to the sleeves. The Baby Wrap is less restrictive as it keeps arms and legs free, allowing baby to really feel the water and move about comfortably. It provides core body warmth which allows baby to regulate their own body temperature. Additional Happy Nappy is required.

Happy Nappy Costume or Happy Nappy Wetsuit?

Similarities

  • Both include Full Happy Nappy - no requirement for any other swim nappy to be worn
  • Both made from high-quality materials and available in all the same designs

Differences

  • Happy Nappy Wetsuit is designed to provide extra warmth. Happy Nappy Costume does not provide extra warmth
  • Happy Nappy Wetsuit is made fully of neoprene. Happy Nappy Costume has neoprene nappy but Nylon/Elastane top
  • Wetsuit provides UPF 50+ maximum sun protection across the back and shoulders
  • Wetsuit has an easy-to-use zip-opening back
  • Happy Nappy Costume gives more freedom of movement to the arms

Conclusion

The Happy Nappy Costume is perfect for indoor swimming as it offers full leak protection and the nylon/elastane top is chlorine resistant. It is pretty and comfortable to wear. However, the Happy Nappy Wetsuit provides full neoprene body coverage. This means it provides extra warmth in the water and full sun protection across the neck and shoulders. If you’re looking to take your baby on a summer holiday and splash about in the sea, the Happy Nappy Wetsuit is the swimming costume for you.

Happy Nappy Costume or Baby Wrap?

Similarities

  • Both are made from soft, high quality material
  • Both available in the same designs
  • Similar in price

Differences

  • The Baby Wrap is designed to provide extra warmth to babies in the pool. The Happy Nappy Costume does not provide extra warmth
  • The Happy Nappy Costume incorporates a full Happy Nappy for faecal leak protection. The Baby Wrap does not, this would need to be bought separately.
  • The Baby Wrap is full neoprene so gives full sun protection. The Happy Nappy Costume has nylon/elastane top, its tradtional swimsuit style is less protective from the sun

Conclusion

Both choices are great for Baby Swimming. If you are more worried about accidents in the pool, the Happy Nappy Costume is ideal as no other under-nappy is required. If your baby needs a bit more coverage or doesn't like to be pulled about, the Baby Wrap is the ideal choice as it opens completely flat and makes changing fuss-free, whilst providing core body warmth in the pool.