Swimsuits and Accessories With SPF — So Your Kids Never Go Out in the Sun Unprotected

Updated on July 8, 2018 at 2:40 PM

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When shopping for new swimsuits for your little ones, there's more to think about than just an adorable print — swimsuits now come with added UPF protection! If you're new to the world of UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) ratings, here's what you need to know. Think about it the way you would for your skin; it's essentially an SPF rating for clothing. The ratings range from 15 all the way up to 50+, and they indicate how effective the clothing will be toward protecting against harmful UVA and UVB rays. Even with applying sunscreen on your child, skin can still end up getting exposed, so a swimsuit or rash guard with UPF can keep a lot from passing through the fabric. Here are our top picks for the season — all from Amazon.

RuffleButts Long Sleeve One-Piece

The RuffleButts Long Sleeve One-Piece ($30) provides UPF 50, and comes in nine adorable prints.

RuffleButts Long Sleeve One-Piece

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$30

Coolibar UPF 50+ Baby One-Piece

The Coolibar UPF 50+ Baby One-Piece ($33-$36) has a front zipper to make it easy to take on and off.

Coolibar UPF 50+ Baby One-Piece

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$33

SwimZip Little Girl Long Sleeve Sunsuit Romper Swimsuit UPF 50

The SwimZip Little Girl Long Sleeve Sunsuit Romper Swimsuit ($36-$40) blocks 98 percent of UVA and UVB rays.

SwimZip Little Girl Long Sleeve Sunsuit Romper Swimsuit

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$36

Wippette Baby Boys Stripes Crab One Piece

The Wippette Baby Boys Stripes Crab One Piece ($17-$20) has an adorable crab on the front.

Wippette Baby Boys Stripes Crab One Piece

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$17

SwimZip Unisex Wide Brim Sun Protection Hat

The SwimZip Unisex Child Wide Brim Sun Protection Hat ($17) is adjustable and comes in eight colors.

SwimZip Unisex Child Wide Brim Sun Protection Hat

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$17

Carter's Girls' Two Piece Swimsuit

If your little one loves mermaids, get them the Carter's Girls' Two Piece Swimsuit ($21).

Carter's Girls' Two Piece Swimsuit

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$21

SwimZip Little Girl Sassy Surfer Rash Guard Swimsuit

Not only is this polka dot SwimZip Little Girl Sassy Surfer Rash Guard Swimsuit ($25-$72) adorable, but it also blocks 98 percent of UVA and UVB rays.

SwimZip Little Girl Sassy Surfer Rash Guard Swimsuit

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$25

Attraco Baby Short Sleeve Rash Guard

The Attraco Baby Short Sleeve Rash Guard ($13-$19) has long sleeves and provides UPF 50.

Attraco Baby Short Sleeve Rash Guard

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$13

SunBusters Boy's Reusable Swim Diapers

These SunBusters Boy's Swim Diapers ($8) are reusable and easy to slip on and off.

SunBusters Boy's Swim Diapers

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Vaenait Rashguard Swimsuits

You're going to have a hard time putting the camera away when you see your little one in the Vaenait Rashguard Swimsuits ($18-$20).

Vaenait Rashguard Swimsuits

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$18

INGEAR 2-Piece Set

This INGEAR 2-Piece Set ($20) is not only covered in fun pineapples, but it provides UPF 50, too.

INGEAR 2-Piece Set

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$20

Sun Smarties UPF 50+ Non-SkidWater Socks

Don't forget about protecting their feet! Sun Smarties UPF 50+ Non-Skid Water Socks ($9, originally $10) not only provides UPF 50, but also protect them from the hot sand.

Sun Smarties UPF 50+ Non-Skid Water Socks

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RuffleButts UPF 50+ Wide Brim Hat

The RuffleButts UPF 50+ Wide Brim Hat ($15-$20) will keep the sun out of their face and protect them throughout the day.

RuffleButts UPF 50+ Wide Brim Hat

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$15

Estamico Boys' Long Sleeve

The Estamico Boys' Long Sleeve ($10-$17) is great to put on when your young one wants to spend the entire day out in the sun.

Estamico Boys' Long Sleeve

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$10