Girls Rash Tops
A girls rash guard swimsuit covers the skin a standard bathing suit leaves out in the sun, mainly her shoulders and the back of her neck. If your daughter is the one who won't come out of the pool until her fingers wrinkle, that's a lot less sunscreen to chase her with.
Our rash tops are made with UPF 50+ sun protection and dry quickly. Sizes start at 1-2 years, and our long sleeve one-piece runs to 12-13.
Short Sleeve and Long Sleeve Rash Guards
The Short Sleeve Rash Vest Up and Away is the lightweight one for hot days at the pool or in the yard. It blocks wind and sand too, in sizes 1-2 to 3-4 years, though we'd go long sleeve for a full day at the beach because it leaves her forearms bare.
Every UPF rash guard in our Premium Long Sleeve Rash Guard line is fully lined, so it won't rub after hours in the water. A high neck covers the back of her neck, and a front zip gets it on and off a wriggling child without a struggle.
It comes in lilac or three neon colors, up to 6-7 years, and if she'd rather have a print there's the Long Sleeve Rash Guard Strawberry Field. The Premium tops are designed for matching Splash Jammers, our swim diaper shorts, which makes a rash guard set for a baby or toddler who isn't potty trained yet.
Browse the range below, check our size guide, or email us at info@splashabout.com and we'll gladly help you find her fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
For time in the sun, a long sleeve rash guard with UPF 50+ fabric. It covers her shoulders and arms, which a standard bathing suit leaves bare, and a fully lined one won't chafe during a long swim. You can pair it with swim bottoms, or with swim diaper shorts if she's still a baby or toddler.
There's no single answer, because a toddler at swim lessons and a 12-year-old on a beach vacation need different things. What usually matters most is fabric with a stated UPF rating, a lining that stops rubbing and a fit cut for children. That's how we design every rash guard we sell.
A long sleeve one-piece is a good choice for most girls her age. Our Jungle Lime swimsuit comes in 10-11 and 12-13 years, with long sleeves and a high neckline for sun cover and a front zipper that makes changing quicker. It's fully lined, so it stays comfortable through a whole afternoon of pool games.
Usually online, where size charts and reviews help with fit, along with swim specialists and sporting goods stores. Our girls' sizes run to 12-13 years in the Jungle Lime one-piece, and when she's ready for more, our women's swimwear picks up from there.