Certified UPF 50+
Baby & toddler UV swimwear and clothing
UPF 50+ sun protection swimwear and clothing for babies and toddlers from newborn to 2 years. Every piece is certified to block at least 98% of UV rays and is soft on young skin.
- Dermatologist recommended
- Free UK delivery over £70
- 14-day returns
What customers say
4.7 average from over 12,500 customer reviews
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“This legionnaire hat has been my first choice. It seems pretty comfortable and offers good protection for the neck and the face. But the best thing about it is that it stays on!”
UV legionnaire cap
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“This spf swimwear is perfect for our little surfing dude. Only tried the infant collection so far but have to say it looks great and protects from harmful rays.”
Baby UV swimwear
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“A fabulous sun suit for our 11 month old. He has bad eczema so we needed a suit to play on the sand without aggravating his skin. Easy to put on and easy to wash.”
Full-body UV sunsuit
How to choose baby and toddler sun protection clothing
Start with how much skin you want covered, then think about how easy it is to get on and off a wriggling child.
Coverage A full-body sunsuit covers the most, from the neck to the wrists and feet. A short sleeve swim shirt covers less and pairs with swim shorts or leggings. Add a legionnaire cap whichever you choose, because the ears and neck are where sun cream gets missed.
Sizes Sizes run by age from 0 to 6 months up to 2 years, and hats come in 0 to 12 month and 1 to 2 year sizes.
Dermatologist recommended
“UPF clothing is an essential part of any sun protection strategy. It offers consistent coverage and long-term UV defence, especially for those at higher risk of skin cancer. equatorsun helps make that protection both effective and practical.”
Common questions about baby & toddler UV swimwear and clothing
Do babies need UPF clothing?
Yes, and for babies under 6 months it matters most. The NHS advises keeping babies under 6 months out of direct strong sunlight, and sun cream is generally not recommended at this age, so shade and clothing do the protecting.
A baby's skin is thinner than an adult's and burns far more easily. Certified UPF 50+ clothing and swimwear blocks at least 98% of UV rays from the skin it covers, with nothing to rub in or reapply. Keep your baby in the shade, dress them in a UPF 50+ sunsuit and add a hat that covers the ears and neck. Our guide to sun protection for babies under 6 months covers the detail.
Is UPF clothing safe for babies?
Yes. The protection comes from the fabric itself, from how tightly it is woven and the fibre it is made from, not from a chemical finish, so there is nothing on the surface to wash out or react with young skin. The fabrics are soft, chlorine-resistant and quick to dry, and every equatorsun piece is tested to the AS/NZS 4399 or EN 13758 standard and certified UPF 50+.
What should a baby wear in the sun?
A baby in the sun should wear a UPF 50+ sunsuit, or a swim top with shorts or leggings, and a legionnaire cap that covers the ears and the back of the neck. Short sleeves give more airflow on a hot day and long sleeves or a full-body sunsuit give more cover for a long day at the beach. Keep them in shade where you can, and for babies under 6 months follow the advice in our baby sun protection guide.
How do I protect a young baby from the sun?
Keep a young baby out of direct sunlight, especially in the middle of the day, and cover the skin with lightweight UPF 50+ clothing and a cap rather than relying solely on sun cream. A buggy sunshade or a UV sun blanket gives shade on the move. Our guide to sun protection for babies under 6 months explains what is and is not recommended at each age.
Do baby swimsuits have UV protection?
Only if they are tested and rated for it. An ordinary baby swimsuit is thin, often stretched when wet, and rarely tested for UV, so it is best to look for a certified UPF rating on the label. UPF is the rating for fabric, as SPF is for sun cream. Every equatorsun baby swimsuit and sunsuit is certified UPF 50+, so the covered skin is protected from at least 98% of UV rays in and out of the water.
How do baby and toddler sizes work?
Baby and toddler sizes run by age: 0 to 6 months and 6 to 12 months in the short sleeve sunsuits, 0 to 9 and 9 to 18 months in the full-body sunsuit, 12 to 18 months and 2 years in the toddler styles, and 0 to 12 months or 1 to 2 years in the legionnaire cap. Check the size guide on the product page, because sizing varies between styles and brands, and if your child is between sizes take the larger one.
Why choose equatorsun for baby and toddler sun protection?
Every equatorsun piece is tested to the AS/NZS 4399 or EN 13758 standard and certified UPF 50+, which means the fabric blocks at least 98% of UVA and UVB rays from reaching the skin it covers. Leading UK consultant dermatologist Dr Dev Shah recommends the equatorsun range. We're a UK family business and have specialised in sun protective clothing since 2006. Customers rate us 4.7 out of 5 across more than 12,500 reviews.
