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Kid's swimwear

As with men’s swimwear, boys wear swimming trunks and that’s about it. You might find a Speedo or two in the mix, but they’re discouraged because of social standards and an increasing worry about the prying eyes of sex offenders victimizing our impressionable youth. Little boys are still going to get these looks, but they aren’t as at risk as they would be if they wore something that showed a little more skin.

Modesty is a big part of choosing what kind of bathing suit your child wears, but sun protection is also another important factor you need to consider. In their younger years, a child’s skin is more sensitive than it will ever be in their life. As a result, they’re more susceptible to skin cancer than they will ever be. Some might say young people can’t get cancer because they’re young and the immune systems of younger people are stronger than that of adults. The tragic reality is that a ton of children get cancer. The numbers are growing to levels larger than we will ever want to admit.

The more skin a child shows, the more area they have exposed. The more area they have exposed, the more they’re at risk because the sun has a larger surface area to cover. You can slather your child in sunscreen all you want, but they’re still at risk if they’re exposing a lot of skin to the sun. Skin protection and modesty are two things you must always consider when you’re shopping for your child’s swimsuit. If it ends up costing you a little more, that doesn’t matter as long as it meets these criteria.