What kind of water temperatures is this suit good for? We're taking a 4 and 6 year old to a beach with 60-65 degreee F water.
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That suit should be perfect, my 5 year old wore his earlier this year in 60 degree and cooler water, he is in a short arm short leg suit now that the water is upper 60s I've surfed my entire life in RI and have had lots if suits, this is a great suit for the price
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As you can see from the photo of the suit, it is short sleeve and cut off just above the knees. The suit is for marginal temperatures thinking that most adults won't go in water that is below 70 degrees this suit will allow a reasonable dip with temps in the 60's. Your arms and legs and feet will still feel the cold but your core will be comfortable enough to spend some time in the water. It really depends on the swimmers sensitivity to cooler water. Hope this helps..................
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3mmGood enough for an 80< degree pool.I bought another one Speedo thermal wetsuit. Which I found after receipt that it is 1mm. I found it weird that the Speedo says thermal wetsuit while this says spring suit. Because this was way thicker and warmer, the speedo was really more like a spring suit and this a thermal suit. It's great quality. I have been washing it in washing machine delicate cycle every week with regular detergent for 6 months straight now. Still looks new. Still thick.
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I have bought 3 of these for my kids, aged 3, 5, and 8 and can say there is room for growth. However you should be aware that the straps are not very "wear friendly", i have had to replace once already after less than 1 year, but then my kids swim almost every day. For my 5 and 8 year old we also bought water friendly fabric and made a mermaid tail for over the fin. Also consider Mahina Mermaid. If you don't mind spending a little extra, they ship globally and have found them to be better mono fins if you are looking for more of a mermaid look.
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Hi Georgia, The pool water in my complex is currently 70-75 degrees but as the weather gets cooler, I will go with a 5mm or probably 7mm. My 5mm triathlon suit keeps me really warm but is much harder to get in and out of and doesn't come up as far on the neck. I do plan on purchasing a 7mm suit from this company soon. So it depends on the temp of the water as well as how toasty you like to be. Another factor is how active you are in the water. I stay in for an hour at a time, lifting neoprene 10 lb hand weights as well as ankle weights- do some swimming but more swimming in the warmer months. If you don't mind the minimal cold seepage when first getting in, you will warm up pretty fast. The thicker the suit, slightly less mobility. The other trick I have found is wearing a hoodie (have 2mm and 3mm) which goes on before your wetsuit and keeps you head much warmer than a bathing cap. Hope that helps!
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While I haven't had the occasion to put the item to the waterproof test, I would expect it to be waterproof. However, I do caution that the material (seemingly some sort of vinyl/vinyl-like material bonded to fabric) is extremely thin and wonder if its durability would be adequate to meet the needs of an active 5-year old.
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This is meant to be worn instead of a wet suit. I bought it to wear in tropical climate to avoid rash/burn from board in the ocean.
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Hello! Yes, we use this suit in the summer. It gives my daughter's protection from the sun. Thanks & Have an Awesome Summer!!
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I have used this suit for my first 4 triathlons (spanning 3 years), and for training for them (in open water). I've used it in the summer in lakes in inland Michigan and Illinois, in Lake Michigan, and in the ocean in northern California. I find I'd want sleeves for water colder than 60 deg. F, and may buy another suit. It has held up very well (no issues with suit, zippers, etc.).
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Thanks for your interest in our Spout Cover. The pre-set ranges for water temperatures and their corresponding colors are: Blue is below 90 F, Green is between 90-100 F, Red is above 100 F. The display flashes and beeps, starting at 105 F and the display flashes and beeps rapidly at 110 F and above. The comfort zone indicator provides a clear gauge of the optimal water temperature at a glance. You can find more detailed information on the Support section of the 4moms.com website.
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The smallest size is a 2T and to be honest I think that might be too big for you. Keep in mind the arms and legs should be a snug fit or the suit doesn't offer much warmth. A 2T might fit ok length and waist wise, but I doubt it will keep water from getting inside and touching your child's skin.
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I would say no. I bought it for water aerobics at the 'Y'. It's OK for that, but I wouldn't expect it to make me warm in very cold water. Hope that helps.
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I have used it several times in cold 46 degree water and warm water and I am very satisfied with it. Hope this helps.
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It will all depend on how sedentary you are. I wear these when I drift fish for steelhead in a boat for 10 hour+ days. The temps are usually 35F and below. I also wear a polartec beanie, balaclava, 3 other mid-layers, 3 pairs of smartwool socks and Baffin boots. If you will be actively moving about, this is not for you.
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Hi, This is not a wetsuit, but I was comfortable wearing it in VERY cold water on a beach weekend. I think it did help me meet my daughter's challenge to get in and catch some waves with her. So, yes/no. It helps, but there are other products made for swimming/surfing in coldest temps. Eileen
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I use the rash guard to keep warm while doing aqua arobics. The water is supposed to be warm, but it is usually cold. Once out of the water I take it off because it does get cold then.
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The lake or pool yes, the ocean might be too rough. We used ours at a lake. The smaller kids liked to flip in it (7 years and younger - but it has more to do with size than age).