Can You Fit a Bathing Suit Bottom Over a Swim Diaper?
Swim diapers can make swimming with kids who aren't potty trained yet, or are in the process of potty training, much easier and safer for the child and everyone else using the pool as well. Traditional diapers pose several risks in the water, as can going without a diaper at all. Swim diapers are an ideal alternative to this and can be easily integrated with your child's swimwear.
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Problems With Not Using Swim Diapers
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The most important problem is that because it is absorbent, a regular diaper immediately sucks up as much water as possible. When the diaper is waterlogged, it is heavy and can drag a small child underwater. Because regular diapers weren't made to be used in this way, the diaper can also fall apart. The pieces can clog the filter of the pool, causing extra work in cleaning or even damaging it. Some parents just will let their young child in the water with no diaper or put an non-potty trained child in underwear for swimming, but this is a bad idea as well. If a child has a bowel movement in the pool without wearing a diaper, it can cause both a huge mess and contaminate the pool with feces, which will not be appreciated by other pool goers.
Using Swim Diapers With Bathing Suits
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Parents can definitely put a bathing suit bottom over a swim diaper. In fact, swim diapers are less bulky than traditional diapers so there should be no trouble with fit. If you do find that the bathing suit bottom seems a bit snug with a swim diaper underneath, simply purchase a bathing suit one size larger for comfort.
How Swim Diapers Work
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Swim diapers are not absorbent. This means they won't absorb pool water. They also don't absorb urine, so change your child back into a regular diaper as soon as pool time is over to avoid puddles on the floor. The main purpose of a swim diaper is to hold your child's bowel movements in the diaper so as not to contaminate the pool.
Types of Swim Diapers
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The most common type of swim diaper is disposable. These can be found in many grocery stores, department stores and baby supply stores. They can be a little expensive if you swim frequently, but they are extremely easy to use and will fit easily under a bathing suit. An alternative is cloth swim diapers, which can be reused but are harder to find and will likely need to be bought online.
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