Best kids wetsuits for 2023

This wetsuit is perfect for warm days on the beach. It’s 2.5mm so it’s going to provide some protection from the chilly water, but it’s not going to roast your child when they’re not in the water. It’s also flexible, and allowed our tester to do beach cartwheels, hunt in rock pools as well as do a spot of sea swimming.

The bright blue panels are made from super stretchy neoprene, and have been used judiciously to provide comfort. The black panels are made from SCR neoprene, which is a medium-weight neoprene sponge. That’s there for added warmth. We liked that the sizing was done thoroughly – both chest and neck to crotch measurements are used to make sure the suit fits your child like a glove. Anything that takes the guesswork out of sizing a wetsuit is a good thing when they vary so wildly in sizing.

Other things we appreciated was the flexible neck, the rub-free seams and a long cord pull on the zip for getting changed. This suit feels premium and like it’s going to last a good few summers of bodyboarding.