NeoSport Wetsuits - Kid's Wetsuit Premium Neoprene 2mm, Children/Youth Swim Suit

We bought wetsuits for all of us for an upcoming snorkeling trip to the Caribbean in January, but started using them at the indoor pool for swim lessons because my kids keep turning blue and shivering after just 10 minutes in the water. I liked this one for our toddler because it zips in the front and opens up alot more than the styles made for adults and older kids. That feature makes it so much easier to get her into it. However, it does not keep her very warm. The description says its 2mm neoprene just like the style I bought for my older kids (also made by Neosport), but it is thinner and she still turns blue, just not as fast.I bought this infant/toddler wetsuit partly for the front zipper, but mostly because I thought it was the only one that came in a small enough size for my 2 year old. After we got it and used it, I realized I could have bought the same size from the same company in the other style that I got for my older kids. I wish I'd known before purchasing as I would have bought the other style so she could be warm longer in the water. When she outgrows it, I am switching her to the other style.  NeoSport Wetsuits Youth Premium Neoprene 2mm Youth'S Shorty The sizing for this product does seem to run true to the company's size chart. The Neosport website lists Size 1 as fitting 20-25 lbs. My daughter is 23 lbs so we bought her the size 1. It is maybe a tad loose, but not excessively. Maybe this is why she isn't staying warm longer? But it really does feel thinner than my other kids' 2mm wetsuits. I just bought a swim shirt for her to wear under it in hopes that it helps her retain more body heat.

I have three of these in various sizes for my two children (currently 1yo and 3yo). We almost never go to the beach or water park without these. Without them kids get cold in minutes and get cranky. With these my kids stay warmer longer and get to enjoy themselves. I STRONGLY recommend shorty wetsuits for kids. (We even needed them in an indoor waterpark and my kids lasted much longer than others who didn't have a wet suit - when normally my kids get cold easier!)These specifically are great since they have a zipper in the front which makes putting it on and off much easier. A hint for putting these on - they are tight (and should be) so especially if your child is wet sometimes we lift them up by the wetsuit to get it to slide up their legs. The wetsuit holds up fine to this "abuse". My kids wear these over their regular bathing suits (including swim diaper for my 1yo). Then if they are in the sun without going in the water I just pull it off.To wash I put it on the gentle cycle with a smaller amount of detergent than normal - I then line dry. So far so good!I'll keep buying these.

Our neighborhood pool is unheated, so there are days when the water is super cold. We LOVE this NeoSport Wetsuit because the front zipper makes it easy to dress our 15 month old, and it keeps him warm for 45min in the water. I knew we wanted it to fit snuggly, so that the wetsuit could do it's job and hold/warm the water against his skin. We purchased Size 1 for our large toddler (31" and 27lbs). It is well made and would last several Summers (but of course kids are always growing!). We will purchase this again next Summer in a bigger size. I know it's tempting to buy things a little bigger to get a couple of years use, but a wetsuit won't work if it's too loose and the water is constantly flowing in and out. Buy the correct size to keep your kids warm :)

The full zipper really makes a difference in how easy this suit is to put on and take off (especially when wet)! Also, the sleeves are lightweight stretchy material just like the other reviewers said. I tried another product that had very small/tight stitching in the sleeves that left marks on my LO's arms ... this suit does not have that problem. I find myself folding the top down so we can put on the bottom like shorts ... then flipping the top up for the arms after. That way it's not like having to crawl into a "suit". Pretty darn easy.Be sure the flap behind the zipper is flopped over the right way ... so that you can't zip the poor kid's belly with the zipper. I'm glad they thought of that.

I have mixed thoughts about this item. First of all, I had really hard time finding the right size. According to the online chart, my son was supposed to wear size 2. After a few purchases and returns, we settled on Size 1, and even that is still big! The suit does not fit my son like a second skin, allowing water get under it, so 5 minutes into his playtime, he begins shivering as bad as before. The suit did help with chlorine rashes though. The fabric seems to be good quality but the sleeves are just way too short and are made of a thinner material. It is very easy to put on and take off, even when wet. I will have to wait and see if this thing becomes more functional as my son grows up and fits in it perfectly.

I purchased this suit for 3yr 4mo daughter who is an average-sized toddler to wear during her swim classes. I like the suit design with the zipper in the front and the flexible shoulders/sleeves. However, the suit is a bit large for her in general and does not zip up right to the neck as in the picture, so cooler water continuous gets into the suit. It does not fit as snug as a wetsuit should. Overall I do think it still helps, but the sizing could be improved.

A nice thick suit. I bought size 3 for my daughter who just turned 5. She's petite. She's 42" and 37 lbs.It fits snug, like it should. It's nice and thick all over, even the sleeves. It keeps her warm during her hour long swim lesson. Only complaint is the picture shows a blue suit, but we got a black one with blue sleeves. She still likes it.

These run a little big. Do not expect it to be anything like a tightly fitting wetsuit. Body shapes vary too much at this age.It's great for splashing around the waves and protection from the sun and sand.Our 3 year old boy weighs around 32 pound and is kinda lanky. Size 3 is a good fit but slightly loose. With any luck he might be able to squeeze into them next season too.

Good quality. We bought this wetsuit for 3yo. Good length, but too wide. He was feeling colder than his brother who had different brand with slimmer body style.

My child previously had trouble keeping warm in our local pool, even with a rash guard on, so we decided to purchase a wetsuit for him for use during swimming lessons. Now he goes with a rash guard and this wetsuit on, and has stopped turning blue within the half hour he usually spends in the pool. He also emerges from the pool feeling warm enough not to shiver. It's a little pricey, but the size 2 is big on him still and he's almost 3 years old, so lots of room to grow. He's enjoying swim lessons a LOT more now. Definitely worth it for us.

After a couple uses I feel the material is too thick and absorbs too much water making my toddler cold. It also bunches around the shoulders and back. Will be looking for something different.

The wet suit arrived on time and looked great until i looked more closely and straight out of the package there were 3 rather noticeable marks on it, as if something had spilled on it during manufacture. I was so disappointed because I need the suit right away for swimming lessons in a cold pool and don't have time to return it. Hoping for a refund or credit note (at the very least). Paid $40 for this - seems too much if it's going to have defects!

This is a great suit for keeping my toddler warm in the cold lake. It fits a bit small. I respect that these only work when they're tight to the skin but it's really difficult to get on and off him.