Swim Diapers...?

lest12 · January 2015

I know a few of us have mentioned signing the babies up for swim lessons.

We're required to have him in a swim diaper. Anyone buy one already? Where did you find these? (Class starts Saturday so I don't know if I can order online).

lest12 · January 2015

I should add... I think it's a little trickier to find them now that it's January, not July! I remember seeing them in Target before but not lately.

lest12 · January 2015

I guess, @skittler2... The program says "swim diaper required" - do you think they'd know the difference?

@charsamm I didn't even realize they sold disposable swim diapers though. Maybe I'll just grab a package of those... Seems a little wasteful since we will only use 1 a week but whatever.

Cloth diapers confuse me $:\$ ">

SarahS11 · January 2015

We use the disposable Lil Swimmers. They seem to do alright.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/16213312?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227000717350&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=41081808992&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=78297613592&veh=sem

clwheel · January 2015

I got this on Zulily before xmas: https://www.iplaybabywear.com/index.php/iplay/swim-sun/swimwear/mix-n-match-ultimate-ruffle-snap-swim-diaper-pink.html

They have some on Amazon if you have Prime or can do a free trial for a month some are prime eligable (2 day shipping)

ETA: I just did the diaper for lessons. I bought a swim suit with the diaper for this summer

lest12 · January 2015

hampire said:

I was just wondering this same thing. Our pool starts lessons next month. Then I got preoccupied with the fact that I too would need to be in a swimsuit.

@hampire I am sending DH in the pool and I will stand on the sidelines cheering them on and taking pictures.

(I am not purposefully skipping out because of the swimsuit, but only one of us can do the swimming and DH was really excited about it, so there you go. No swimsuit for me!)

babygabe614 · January 2015

I just bought Huggies Lil' Swimmers at Rite Aid last night. We start swim lessons Saturday! Of course now I'm unsure whether we have a suit that fits her....

lest12 · January 2015

I didn't even think of a suit, @babygabe614.

I kind of just thought I'd plop him in there in a diaper.

I don't think things through, ever.

babygabe614 · January 2015

@lest12 You could probably get away with that! I would just feel weird because LO is a girl (even though she's a baby, but whatever I guess I am just funny about that kind of thing!) I just have no experience with swim diapers but I think maybe having another layer of "protection" from the suit would probably be a good thing?

lest12 · January 2015

@babygabe614 - I totally get the girl thing, I'd be the same way. But I also agree it couldn't hurt to have the extra layer of protection, anyway. I guess I know what I'm doing tonight!

frenchchocolate611 · January 2015

Im planning on using a cloth diaper cover as well. I know our pool sells the swim diapers too so I can always do that if they don't like the cloth (they are 2$ a piece though!).

I am also most worried about a swimsuit for myself. My bewbz are out of control right now since I am still nursing and they won't fit into any of my old bikinis (I was already a 34d pre pregnancy). Does any one have any good suggestions for ginormous tatas??? I am generally ok with my body right now but it is frustrating when I literally can't find a suit to fit my top half. I gave up this summer when we went to the lake and just wore a shirt but I don't want to have to do that again.

tbmadeamistake · January 2015

@lest12 call The Diaper Lab in Cambridge. They'll have nice reusable ones.

coffee89 · January 2015

I have a cloth that the PUL is shot in so I set that aside as a swim diaper, after all they are just there to catch poo, not to be water resistant.

augustusgoose · January 2015

I am curious for those who have taken their LOs swimming, have you had any problems with the chlorine? I would love to take LO swimming and never even thought of swim lessons, that's great! Just curious about the chlorine and any skin irritation or problems with water getting in their eyes.

frenchchocolate611 · January 2015

Has anyone tried the Honest swim diapers? I just ordered a couple but was wondering if anyone else had already tried them?

TheGizzmo · January 2015

A friend of mine gave us a reusable swim diaper to use. Haven't ever tried disposable ones. We have taken her swimming lots and thankfully haven't had a poop in the pool yet, so not sure how well they actually work. I just read on the Toys R Us website that they are only designed to hold in solids. We are taking her to Jamaica on Monday so fingers crossed the poop will be contained.

TheGizzmo · January 2015

@frenchchocolate611‌

https://www.victoriassecret.com/swimwear/one-piece/the-unforgettable-one-piece-forever-sexy?ProductID=205485&CatalogueType=OLS

I just ordered this baiting suit from Victoria's Secret. It fits awesome! I too have ginormous tatas currently from BF and it has awesome support and is slimming in the tum tum.

frenchchocolate611 · January 2015

TheGizzmo said:

@frenchchocolate611‌ https://www.victoriassecret.com/swimwear/one-piece/the-unforgettable-one-piece-forever-sexy?ProductID=205485&CatalogueType=OLS I just ordered this baiting suit from Victoria's Secret. It fits awesome! I too have ginormous tatas currently from BF and it has awesome support and is slimming in the tum tum.

ohh pretty! I just remembered I got a VS gift card for xmas so off to shop - thanks!

clwheel · January 2015

meg2j said:

Wait. Do I really need to put my girl in a swimsuit? Am I "that mom" if I don't?

I'm just using a reusable swim diaper for lessons... so if you are, I am too

kriati03 · January 2015

We've gone to open preschool "swim" and not firmsl lessons. It's free and had allowed LO to get used to the water. I've just used huggies disposable swim diapers. Some babies have suits on, others have just had the diaper. The benefit to wearing a suit (if you include a shirt) is that they stay a bit warmer. A little tip is that it's a little easier to remove the shorts and shirt in the water. As far as chlorine goes, my LO hasn't had an issue but he is also not one of those babies with lots of sensativities.

MrsAy · January 2015

Lest, I'm not sure where you are but I saw the disposable ones today at ShopRite if you have one nearby. I think they were also running a sale on them.
I also saw the cover for the cloth diaper at BRU, I think they are a bit expensive so I'm not sure if it's worthy. They are on the side of the diaper/ wipes aisle.

MrsAy · January 2015

@frenchchocolate611‌ I buy my swimsuits and bras at Leonisa.com, the quality and the fit is very good. I hear you on the big boobs, mine are out of control.

lest12 · January 2015

I found disposable ones on clearance at BRU. It was actually trickier than I thought. They only had larges left in the cloth (reusable?) and weird sizes in the disposable. I had to size up but I think they'll be ok.target didn't have any! I also couldn't help it and bought LO a Mickey Mouse bathing suit.

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