What Is A Swim Nappy/Diaper & Why are They Important
A swim nappy, not a regular nappy, is an important requirement when you want to take your kid to the pool. Swim nappies are a type of customised diapers intended to be used by your child when swimming.
They are special in that they keep your kid’s bum covered and contained.
A baby must put on a swim nappy before they will be allowed to take part in swimming lessons.
The nappy should snug fit around the waist and legs. You should therefore not add anything to your baby’s diaper. If you note any gap, it could be a sign that the swim diaper isn’t working properly.
It is a must for toddlers and infants using public swimming facilities to wear swimming nappies, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Why is this important?
Can swim nappies hold urine? The answer is no. Swim diapers are designed in such a way that they cannot hold urine.
The nonabsorbent material used to make swim diapers prevent the diapers from absorbing water from the pool. This helps them to maintain their shape and enhance the movement of your child while swimming.
Here are reasons why you should prefer swimming nappies to regular diapers:
A baby must put on a swim nappy before they will be allowed to take part in swimming lessons.
The nappy should snug fit around the waist and legs. You should therefore not add anything to your baby’s diaper. If you note any gap, it could be a sign that the swim diaper isn’t working properly.
Why are Swim Nappies Important?
The main purpose of a swim nappy is to contain your baby’s fecal matter from getting into the pool.It is a must for toddlers and infants using public swimming facilities to wear swimming nappies, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Why is this important?
- Swim nappies release of your baby’s fecal matter to the pool.
- Swim diapers help reduce the spread of fecal bacterial contamination.
- Swim nappies control the spread of waste from bacteria like E-coli.
Can swim nappies hold urine? The answer is no. Swim diapers are designed in such a way that they cannot hold urine.
The nonabsorbent material used to make swim diapers prevent the diapers from absorbing water from the pool. This helps them to maintain their shape and enhance the movement of your child while swimming.
Here are reasons why you should prefer swimming nappies to regular diapers:
- Are nonabsorbent hence do not swell like regular diapers.
- User-friendly on a pool-day.
- Come in easy-to-find, various sizes.
- Ensure your baby’s safety and health.
- Ensure the safety and health of other nearby babies and people.
What options are there?
There are two main options for swimming nappies available in the market. These include:Disposable
- Need to be changed as soon as they are soiled.
- It must be changed away from the pool area.
- It cannot be used again after changing.
Reusable swim diapers:
- They need to be cleaned as soon as they are soiled.
- They must be changed away from the pool area.
- They can be used again after fully cleaning in the wash.
- They must bring extra reusable diapers to change into after one is soiled.
Check out our guide to the double nappy system or go back to the guides page.
Sources
- https://www.swimoutlet.com/guides/understanding-swim-diapers
- https://www.splashabout.com/helpcentre/swimming-nappies/guide-swimming-nappies