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Sunsuit

A sunsuit is a one-piece sun-protective swim garment that reduces skin exposure and helps prevent gaps at the waist.

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Selecting swimwear and sun-protective clothing for children

Selecting swimwear and sun-protective clothing for children

Why sun-protective swimwear matters Children’s skin is not simply a smaller version of adult skin. The epidermal barrier is still developing in younger children, and childhood ultraviolet radiation exposure contributes to cumulative lifetime photodamage. Sunburns in childhood are associated with later skin cancer risk, and intermittent intense exposure at pools, beaches, lakes, and water parks […]