Aquasphere Stingray Long Sleeve Unisex Kids Wetsuit - 100% UV Protection, Long Lasting Quality Neoprene, Washer Dryer Safe, Warm Comfortable Fit for Diving Swimming Surfing - Boys & Girls

Bought this for my kid as an addition to our outdoor activity wear collection. Intended to use it after purchasing a wake board and tube for our boat. The fit of course was pretty tight to the skin but that is expected from a water performance suit like this. It kept my son fairly warm during our outdoor water activities.It was easy for him to put on, and the materials used to make this were of the highest quality expected for the value. No zipper issues or rips or tears and after a little while in storage this had held up its appearance and shape!

This is a nice wetsuit for my kids. However, the sizing is egregiously mislabeled.-I have a size 6 that is actually about a size 24 month. It does not fit my average size 2.5 year old.-I have another size 6 that is about a size 4. It fits my 2.5 year old fine.-I have a size 8 that is more like a size 6.You read that right. My two "size 6's" are significantly different in size. My recommendation is to order 2 sizes up and if it is still too tight, return it and order the same size again because it might be different.As far as the product itself, I really like it.-The black part is a thick, wetsuit-like material.-The colored portion is thin and stretchy which allows for good range of motion.-The color pattern (I have orange) is highly visible from far away which is a great safety feature. I have all my kids in the same color so they are easy to spot in a crowded setting.-Good sun coverage so less sunblock is needed.-Nice beefy zipper.Be aware that this is not the kind of wetsuit that is watertight and will keep you warm. It will get soaked in when playing in water just like any other clothing. It's best for warm days.

We've bought several of these over the years -- and returned about half because the sizing is always off. We like the product a lot -- keeps the kids warmer when the pool water isn't heated well, is easy to get on and off, and doesn't get in the way of swimming. Our issue is the sizing -- our first set was at least one size smaller than normal sizes, so we had to size up by one or two sizes. The next set, the 8 was larger than the 10 we'd previously bought, and the 6 was smaller than the 4 we'd bought. I'm looking at the 6 and the 8 right now, and they're different in length by 8 inches! Its not even consistent within the same colors. So you just have to keep buying and returning until you find the right size.

I have two kids in swim lessons at an indoor pool that is apparently kept cool for the competitive team swimmers. My older child looks fine, but my younger kid would sit on the side of the pool waiting his turn, blue-lipped, shivering, and looking for all the world like he was about to drop dead of hypothermia. He still loves swim lessons, but his dad really hates it when the kids are cold, so I turned to Amazon for a solution.This suit is just perfect for our needs. My kids both think it looks cool. The 10 year old is jealous that I can't get one in his size. The 7 year old just loves it, style, fit and he says it is the warmest suit we've tried.As far as sizing, I did opt for the size 8 for my child who wears US 6/7 clothes. (He's a small-ish kid, too.) He wears a Euro size 120 in his Hanna Andersen stuff, and the metric sizing on the company website size chart gave a Euro 128cm size. The suit looked small when I opened the package, but my child says it fits comfortably. My boys do have shorter torsos than average, however, so that may be a big factor in how well this suit fits your kid. (Did they outgrow car safety seats sooner by HEIGHT or by WEIGHT? That could help you decide about this suit... For example, my 10 year old can still fit in some car seats because his height is in his legs, not his trunk.)Realizing that our summer plans depended upon knowing the truth, I opted to use the delicate cycle (in my Miele washing machine, known for gentleness) to wash the Aqua Sphere Stingray Core Warmer, and it came out perfectly fine. Of course, I put it flat on a rack to dry--no machine drying for neoprene!The black torso portion of this suit IS neoprene. It feels thicker and rubbery-er than a normal swimsuit. The colorful arm and leg portions are the same weight as our other swimwear. I try to help my kiddo in and out of the suit because I fear that the stitching between disparate materials will be a weak point, but I haven't actually seen any evidence that we are putting too much tension on the seams, even when the 7 year old is yanking on it because he forgot to use the toilet before swim class!Our other swim suits include Solumbra/Sun Precautions full leg swim pants and long-sleeve zip-front swim top as well as standard swim trunks, so that's my comparison for fabric weight/warmth.According to the AquaSphere web site, this Core Warmer offers their maximum UVA/UVB protection as well as best breathability and quick-drying.

We ordered this suit for our 6 year old. The size was a bit too snug for him even though we picked a size bigger than him. The suit itself is very good quality and the design is perfect. Just wish it fit him well. We returned the item and the seller was very kind and asked us to keep it even though they refunded us the full money. We will keep this for our younger son. He should be able to fit in it next year. Thank you to the seller for being so kind.

Great quality and good protection for kids. Will prchar again

bought this to replace an earlier one that my son had outgrown. Arrived on time and appears to be very well made. Called up customer services to check for sizing and they were extremely helpful. All in all an excellent item. Def recommend.

Die Ware wurde 2 Wochen für unserem Urlaub bestellt und kam just an dem Tag an,an dem wir schon im Flieger saßen. Das war schon ärgerlich. Den Anzug konnten wir dann natürich nicht mehr nutzen.Da wir über 2 Wochen im Urlaub waren konnten wir die Rücksendefrist nicht einhalten. Man gewährte unseinen Aufschaub. Wir schickten den Anzug zurück und was passierte....? Die Annahme wurde verweigert! So was habe ich noch nicht erlebt.Der eine Punkt ist schon zu viel.....Den Anzug spenden wir an die Kleiderkammer!

Perfect for swimming lessons and the cottage. I like that the neck is not high- my kids really don't even like a scarf around their necks!! All the orange is a light spandex fabric, so it gives ease of motion. We bought three and the kids love them and have said they are warmer in the pool ( our local pool is very cold). It seems like a quality item and at a great price! It washes well. My only one issue is that the 8 is almost too small for my just 7 year old- and the next size is a 10( which his brother has) is way to big for him... I'll have to go to another company for his next size-I will not be getting much wear out of this one- but I have a three year old daughter who will one day be in it!