Surf Talk Guru

There are many reasons why children should don wetsuits at the beach rather than swimsuits. Even in the summer months, you’d be wise to send your kid splashing in a full or spring suit rather than a pair of trunks or a 2-piece.

For one thing, especially if you want to hang out at our Oregon beaches, it’s cold! A wetsuit will keep your child warm whether they’re in or out of the water and will protect from the wind chill. It will also act as a thicker skin and protect from scrapes and scratches. Your child will be able to hang out and play for a lot longer when warm and comfortable.

Wetsuits also protect the skin from sun exposure much better than sunblock lotions, which wear off quickly in the sand and water. An added bonus: getting your child in the practice of pulling a wetsuit on and off will benefit them in the future if they decide to be active in water sports. People who are comfortable getting in and out of a wetsuit are more likely to spend time and enjoy surfing, kayaking, and diving.

Most manufacturers like O’Neill, Quiksilver, and Xcel wetsuits have a wide variety of childrens’ wetsuits. You can also find used kids’ wetsuits at your local surf shop.