Page Reviewed 12/05/23
Why Use Reusable Swim Diapers?
Save Money
A reusable swim diaper is half the cost per wear of a disposable swim diaper:
Using a reusable diaper for swimming lessons alone will save you $26 per year
Find out more about the differences between disposable and reusable swim diapers here.
- Pack Lighter for Holidays
The Happy Nappy™ swim diaper weighs just 60g, thats 94% less than 2 packs of disposables
Going solely by the number of baby swimmers, reported by the 206 respondents to a 2014 survey by the Swimming Teachers’ Association, * a minimum of 943.8cm3 of (non-swelling) swim diapers are used in the UK each year, which is the equivalent of:
22.5 learner pools
Baby swimming lessons last only 30mins - thats 500 years in landfill for a product that's been used for just half an hour!
Extra comfortable
- Soft material is gentle on sensitive skin
- Integrated UPF protection
Leak-free swimming
- Neoprene swim diapers provide a snug fit with tummy and thigh cuffs that protect against fecal leaks
- Easy to clean and care for
- Can be worn for a whole day at the beach for children who are nearly potty trained
- Range of stylish designs - boys, girls and unisex
- Suitable from newborns to older children, teenagers and adults
Reusable swim diapers are very easy to use – we have a step-by-step guide to wearing and washing swim diapers here.
References
- *Information taken from a 2014 survey by the Swimming Teacher’s Association
- How Long Does It Take Kids To Learn To Swim?
- EasyJet 2018 Baggage Allowance and Fees
- Environmental Impact of Disposable Diapers
- Why cloth diapers might not be the greener choice, after all
- Is it wrong to use disposable nappies?
- Growing Demand for Baby Swimming Lessons, STA Survey Reveals
- Pool types and technical design issues
