UV protective swimwear from Platypus Australia

If there's one thing the Australians know about (having learned the hard way) it's the importance of sun protection. So the arrival in the UK of the Platypus Australia range of UV protective swimwear is a bonus for parents.

Protecting children's delicate skin from UV rays is a must but it's sometimes a trial to get an adequate amount of sunscreen onto a wriggling toddler or a non-cooperative older child. So the two pronged attack of sunscreen and protective clothing makes sense especially as some fabrics are penetrated by UV rays.

Harriet was very happy to try out her Sunshirt SS (short sleeves) even though it was a tight fit over her head. The Lycra Broadshorts were just cute! The only drawback was that once in the water the Sunshirt parted company from the Lycra Broadshort so one would need to be careful of exposure.

Both items were rinsed well in cold water after use and left to drip dry flat as per the care instructions and are well made so should wear well.

PWT rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

For the full range of  sun protective swimwear for boys and girls aged two to 14, visit Platypus Australia

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