
Kids' Stingray Sizing Table
SIZE GUIDE
Find your size
Height is the best guide for children. Use weight to confirm.
- Up to 6 months Height61 – 71 cm24" – 28" Chest—— Waist—— WeightUp to 8 kgUp to 17.5 lb
- Up to 18 months Height71 – 81 cm28" – 32" Chest—— Waist—— WeightUp to 10 kgUp to 22 lb
- Age 2 Height91 – 102 cm36" – 40" Chest56 – 58 cm22" – 23" Waist46 – 48 cm18" – 19" Weight12 – 14 kg26 – 31 lb
- Age 4 Height102 – 112 cm40" – 44" Chest61 – 64 cm24" – 25" Waist48 – 51 cm19" – 20" Weight15 – 19 kg33 – 42 lb
- Age 6 Height112 – 122 cm44" – 48" Chest66 – 69 cm26" – 27" Waist51 – 53 cm20" – 21" Weight19 – 24 kg42 – 53 lb
- Age 8 Height122 – 132 cm48" – 52" Chest71 – 74 cm28" – 29" Waist53 – 56 cm21" – 22" Weight25 – 30 kg55 – 66 lb
- Age 10 Height137 – 145 cm54" – 57" Chest74 – 76 cm29" – 30" Waist56 – 58 cm22" – 23" Weight31 – 37 kg68 – 82 lb
- Age 12 Height147 – 155 cm58" – 61" Chest79 – 81 cm31" – 32" Waist58 – 62 cm23" – 24.5" Weight38 – 42 kg84 – 93 lb
- Age 14 Height157 – 165 cm62" – 65" Chest84 – 86 cm33" – 34" Waist62 – 65 cm24.5" – 25.5" Weight42 – 47 kg93 – 104 lb
Between sizes? Take the larger. Children grow through a size in a season, and a little room does not affect sun coverage. The two youngest sizes are chosen by height and weight only.
How to measure
- Height.
- Chest. Around the fullest part of the chest, arms relaxed at their sides.
- Waist. Around the narrowest part of the middle, just above the belly button.
- Keep the tape level all the way round, snug but not tight.
Ages are a guide only. Always choose by height and weight where you can.
Sun protection in the shorts themselves
These UPF 50+ toddler swim shorts are certified to the Australian standard AS/NZS 4399:1996 and block at least 98% of UVA and UVB rays, in the water and out. Suncream washes off easily when they swim. The protection here is part of the fabric, so it keeps working however long they splash about.
Pull them on, nothing to tie
An elastic waist holds the shorts up and the legs finish above the knee. There is no inner brief or lining inside.
Bright enough to spot in the water
Bright, playful colours make a small swimmer easier to spot in the pool or the sea. The fabric resists chlorine and saltwater, keeps its UPF 50+ rating when wet and dries quickly once they are out.
Navy / Azure, Navy / Lime, Navy / Red and Pink / Topaz are navy or pink shorts with a contrast colour; Lime is green and Topaz a teal, close to turquoise. The Hawaii toddler swim shorts are pink with yellow and white flowers.
Fabric, fit and coverage
Made by Stingray, who have been making sun protective clothing since 1986.
- FabricCertified UPF 50+ Italian polyester & PBT, 53% / 47%
- Tested toAustralian standard AS/NZS 4399:1996
- UPF when wetStill 50+, in and out of water
- CoverageWaist to above the knee
- StyleSwim shorts
- WaistElastic, pull-on
- LiningNone, no inner brief
- In waterChlorine and saltwater resistant, quick dry, holds its shape
- Size2 years
- Colours3 plain, 4 two-tone, Hawaii print
Size 2 years, for 91 to 102 cm
Measure height first, then check waist and weight against the row below; the age is only a guide. Between this size and Age 4, take the larger, which is the Stingray kids' UV swim shorts.
Height first. Between sizes, size up.
- Age 291 to 102 cm tall, 46 to 48 cm waist, 12 to 14 kg
What parents ask us
Are the toddler swim shorts for boys or girls?
Both. They work as toddler boy swim shorts or toddler girl swim shorts, and the colours run from navy and ocean blue to pink, Pink / Topaz and the Hawaii print.
Do they have a built-in nappy?
No. There is no built-in nappy, inner brief or lining. If your toddler still needs a swim nappy, it goes on separately.
What height does the 2 years size fit?
Toddlers 91 to 102 cm tall, with a 46 to 48 cm waist, weighing 12 to 14 kg. Use height first; the age is a guide. If your toddler is between two sizes, take the larger: the kids' swim shorts start at Age 4.
Do the swim shorts dry quickly after swimming?
Yes. The lightweight fabric dries quickly once they are out of the water, and it keeps its UPF 50+ rating while it is wet.
Will the swim shorts keep their shape in the pool?
Yes. The fabric is chlorine resistant and holds its shape through regular use. Rinse the shorts in clean water after each swim, wash them cold on a gentle cycle and dry them in the shade. The UV protection is woven into the fibre and weave rather than a chemical finish, so washing will not remove it.
Does my toddler still need suncream?
Yes, on everything the shorts leave bare: face, ears, neck, shoulders, arms, chest, back, hands, knees, lower legs and feet. Reapply after swimming. Pair them with a Stingray toddler rash shirt, with long or short sleeves and a high collar, to cover the upper body.
Can my toddler wear them with eczema, sensitive skin or a sun-sensitive condition?
The shorts are soft, and their UV protection is woven into the fibre and weave rather than a chemical finish, which is why parents buy them for eczema and sensitive skin. Families also choose UPF 50+ clothing for children with photosensitivity conditions such as vitiligo and actinic keratosis, autoimmune conditions such as lupus, scleroderma and dermatomyositis, genetic conditions such as EPP, ichthyoses and Bloom syndrome, or during chemotherapy, radiotherapy or immunosuppressive treatment. For more cover, the toddler swim leggings reach the ankle. We cannot give medical advice, so follow your child's consultant on how much cover they need.
“My mum, Annette, started equatorsun in 2006, two years after she was diagnosed with melanoma. We lost her in 2009, and the family has carried on her mission since.”George, equatorsun
Maximum Protection
Salt & Chlorine Resistant
Quick-Drying
Breathable