Boys' Swimwear, Ages 2 to 8
Boys aged 2 to 8 need swimwear for the pool, the beach and weekly lessons, and the range covers swim shorts, rash vests, swimsuits and cover ups. Swim shorts are the simple choice for boys who are starting to dress themselves. A rash vest covers his shoulders and arms on long days by the sea. An all-in-one swimsuit suits younger boys who tug at separate pieces, and a cover up goes on over wet kit for the walk back.
Choose by height, not age. A 4-year-old usually takes 110 cm and a 6-year-old 122 cm. Swimwear sits close to the body, so if he is near the top of a size, go up one. A rash vest is what some shops call a swim top or sun top. Rinse everything in cool fresh water after chlorine or salt, and check the care label before it goes in the machine. For baby sizes see Baby Swimwear, and for older boys see Teens.
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MINOTI swimwear for boys aged 2 to 8 includes swim shorts, rash vests, swimsuits and cover ups for the pool and the beach, in centimetre sizes such as 116 cm for a typical 5-year-old.
What size swim shorts should I buy for a 5-year-old boy?
A 5-year-old usually takes 116 cm. Measure his height and pick the size closest to it. If he is already close to the next size, 122 cm gives him room to grow over the summer.
Does a young boy need a rash vest at the beach, or are swim shorts enough?
For a long beach day, a rash vest with swim shorts covers more skin than shorts on their own. Children aged 2 to 8 still need sun cream on bare legs and faces, plus a hat, especially between 11am and 3pm.