Reviewed 21/11/2023
Baby Wetsuit, Happy Nappy Swimsuit or Baby Wrap: A Comparison Guide
Our Baby Swimwear comparison guide helps to show the differences between our Happy Nappy Wetsuit, Happy Nappy Swimsuit and Baby Wrap, to help you decide which product is best for your baby.
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Happy Nappy Wetsuit or Baby Wrap?
Similarities
- Both will keep baby warm whilst swimming
- Made from soft neoprene for maximum comfort
- UPF 50+ maximum sun protection
Differences
- Happy Nappy Wetsuit includes full Happy Nappy swim diaper to prevent fecals leak. The Baby Wrap has no Happy Nappy included, this will need to be bought separately
- Happy Nappy Wetsuit covers the full body, including full cover across the shoulders and arms. The Baby Wrap provides core body warmth, leaving legs and arms free.
Conclusion
The Happy Nappy Wetsuit offers a 2-in-1 solution without the need for additional swim diaper protection. It will keep baby warm in the water but is more restrictive due to the sleeves. The Baby Wrap is less restrictive as it keeps arms and legs free, allowing baby to really feel the water and move about comfortably. It provides core body warmth which allows baby to regulate their own body temperature. An additional Happy Nappy swim diaper is required.
Happy Nappy Swimsuit or Happy Nappy Wetsuit?
Similarities
- Both include full Happy Nappy swim diaper - no requirement for any other swim diaper to be worn
- Both made from high-quality materials and available in all the same designs
Differences
- Happy Nappy Wetsuit is designed to provide extra warmth. Happy Nappy Swimsuit does not provide extra warmth
- Happy Nappy Wetsuit is made fully of neoprene. Swimsuit has a neoprene diaper but Nylon/Elastane top
- Happy Nappy Wetsuit provides UPF 50+ maximum sun protection across the back and shoulders
- Happy Nappy Wetsuit has an easy-to-use zipper-opening back
- Happy Nappy Swimsuit gives more freedom of movement to the arms
Conclusion
The Happy Nappy Swimsuit is perfect for indoor swimming as it offers full leak protection and the nylon/elastane top is chlorine resistant. It is pretty and comfortable to wear. However, the Happy Nappy Wetsuit provides full neoprene body coverage. This means it provides extra warmth in the water and full sun protection across the neck and shoulders. If you’re looking to take your baby on a summer holiday and splash about in the sea, the Happy Nappy Wetsuit is the ideal choice.
Happy Nappy Swimsuit or Baby Wrap?
Similarities
- Both are made from soft, high quality material
- Both available in the same designs
- Similar in price
Differences
- The Baby Wrap is designed to provide extra warmth to babies in the pool. The Happy Nappy Swimsuit does not provide extra warmth
- The Happy Nappy Costume incorporates a full Happy Nappy swim diaper for fecal leak protection. The Baby Wrap does not, this would need to be bought separately.
- The Baby Wrap is full neoprene so gives full sun protection. The Happy Nappy Swimsuit has nylon/elastane top, its tradtional swimsuit style is less protective from the sun
Conclusion
Both choices are great for Baby Swimming. If you are more worried about accidents in the pool, the Happy Nappy Swimsuit is ideal as no other under-diaper is required. If your baby needs a bit more coverage or doesn't like to be pulled about, the Baby Wrap is the ideal choice as it opens completely flat and makes changing fuss-free, whilst providing core body warmth in the pool.