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Boys' Swim Shorts
Boys' swim shorts are what he wears for swimming lessons, the beach and the splash pad, and plenty of boys keep them on for the rest of a hot day. They are cut longer than trunks, like a pair of everyday shorts. MINOTI swim shorts for boys run from baby sizes to age 15, so brothers of different ages can be kitted out for the same holiday.
Colour matters at the pool. Boys' red swim shorts are easy to spot in a busy lido or on a crowded beach, while boys' navy swim shorts and boys' black swim shorts show less fading from chlorine and sun cream. Rinse them in cold water after every swim, squeeze them out rather than wringing, and dry them in the shade so the colour lasts through the summer.
Your questions answered
MINOTI sells boys' swim shorts online for ages 0 to 15, in centimetre sizes based on height, for swimming lessons, family holidays and beach days, and a 9-year-old usually takes 140 cm.
Should I buy boys' swim shorts a size up for next summer?
Not usually, because swim shorts that are too big can slip in the water. Buy for his height now: a 6-year-old usually takes 122 cm and a 12-year-old usually takes 158 cm.
What should a boy wear with swim shorts to protect his skin from the sun?
A long-sleeved swim top and a sun hat cover the areas swim shorts leave bare. Put sun cream of SPF 30 or higher on his face, back and legs, and top it up after every swim and towel dry.