Why Swimming Gifts Make the Perfect Christmas Presents
Unlike some toys that break by Boxing Day, quality swimwear and swimming accessories will be used throughout the year, supporting your child's swimming journey and creating countless happy memories.
Let's face it, your little ones are growing faster than you can say "Ho Ho Ho," and they'll always need fresh swimwear, especially if you're regular pool visitors or have exciting holiday plans.
Swimming is one of the most important life skills we can give our children. These gifts aren't just presents; they're investments in your child's confidence, safety, and physical development.
No one wants to start back swimming in January with cold babies, leaky swim nappies, and difficult changing room situations. These gifts will keep your little one warm, mitigate the risk of embarrassing leaks and make your swimming experience smoother than a Lindt chocolate on Christmas morning.
Happy Nappy Duo™ – The World's Most Advanced Christmas Gift
If you're buying just one gift this Christmas, make it this one. The Happy Nappy Duo™ isn't just a swim nappy; it's a revolutionary piece of technology that every parent needs to know about.
It’s the world's only reusable swim nappy with a silver lining. The inner layer contains active silver technology that's scientifically proven to kill harmful germs like Cryptosporidium and E.coli before they can enter the pool water. It's like giving your baby (and every other swimmer) a protective shield.
But here's the real Christmas miracle for parents: it's approved as a double nappy system, which means no more buying those expensive disposable swim nappies that take 500 years to decompose. You're essentially giving the gift of environmental responsibility AND saving money throughout the year.
Perfect for: Eco-conscious parents, families attending swim schools, and anyone who wants the ultimate leak protection.
Warm In One™ Wetsuit – The Christmas Hug in Wetsuit Form
Parents tell us their babies have fallen asleep in the pool wearing our Warm In One™ Wetsuits. They’re fully lined with luxurious fleece, creating a warm barrier between your baby and the water. The full-length sleeves and legs provide complete coverage, and the clever cuffs help maintain warmth while keeping barrier creams exactly where they need to be. It’s like gifting your baby a hug that lasts their whole swimming session.
Perfect for: Babies who feel the cold, winter swimmers, and families planning a UK holiday.
Happy Nappy™ Wetsuit – The Christmas Classic
This is a great Christmas gift option for busy families who want to pack quickly and efficiently for the pool and get their little one ready with ease. It combines warmth, style and faecal leak protection in one convenient package. Made from 1mm neoprene with the famous Happy Nappy™ technology built right in, it keeps babies warm AND leak-protected.
Perfect for: First-time parents looking for peace of mind when they take their precious little one to the pool in 2026.
Thermaswim Baby & Toddler Suits – The Winter Wonder
These clever thermal suits are designed specifically for cooler swimming conditions and outdoor adventures. These aren't just swimsuits; they're multi-purpose thermal suits that work brilliantly when you need extra warmth!
Made with luxurious brushed fleece on the inside and smart moisture-wicking fabric on the outside, they're designed with four-way stretch that moves naturally with active little bodies. The real genius? Their incredible versatility means they double as thermal base layers for those crisp winter adventures.
Important note: These thermal suits are designed for pools up to 32°C and shouldn't be used in hydropools due to the risk of overheating.
Perfect for: Families who swim in cooler conditions, winter beach holidays, outdoor water activities, or winter holidays.
After Swim Waterproof Onesie – The "Aww" Factor Champion
Hands down, the cutest, most practical gift that guarantees those "aww" sounds from the grandparents on Christmas morning. Originally designed to make changing room routines easier, clever parents quickly discovered these work brilliantly as all-weather puddle suits too.
They are fully lined with fleece from hood to ankle, and have waterproof outer protection, and that generous hood keeps little heads warm and dry. It's like wrapping your child in a warm, protective cloud.
Perfect for: Every parent who's ever struggled in a cold changing room, families who love outdoor adventures, and anyone who appreciates genius design.
Go Splash Swim Vest – The Confidence Builder
This is the gift that turns tentative paddlers into confident swimmers! The Go Splash Swim Vest is specifically designed to hold children in the correct swimming position while providing just the right amount of buoyancy support.
It packs completely flat and is super light, leaving plenty of room for all those other holiday essentials (and Christmas presents you might be packing!). Children love the independence it gives them, while parents love watching their little ones discover their swimming potential.
Remember: Adult supervision is required when using swimming aids, and they can not be used in the sea.
Perfect for: Paddlers looking to take their swimming journey to the next level and little ones off on pooltastic holidays in the New Year.
Kids Wetsuits – The Adventure-Ready Collection
When your little water babies graduate to proper adventurers, they need gear that can keep up with their boundless energy and growing confidence!
The Shorty Wetsuits are brilliant for beach holidays and outdoor swimming adventures. Made from quality neoprene, they provide essential wind protection while still allowing plenty of freedom for active play. The sleeves and legs hit that perfect sweet spot, providing enough coverage to prevent windchill and minor scrapes, but not so much that energetic kids feel restricted.
Our UV Sun & Sea Wetsuits offer UPF50+ protection, blocking out 98% of harmful UV rays. For parents who've spent summers constantly reapplying sun cream and worrying about missed spots, these are absolute lifesavers.
The clever design covers shoulders, back, upper arms and legs, which are susceptible to sunburn. The close-fitting style reduces drag in the water, so children can swim and play naturally.
Remember: Apply sun cream to any exposed skin areas, such as faces, lower arms and legs, hands, and feet.
Perfect for: Beach holidays (especially those windy British seaside breaks!), outdoor swimming, active children who love extended water play, families who prioritise sun safety, and children with sensitive skin.
Thermaswim Adult Range – For Parents Who Dread the Cold
Let's be real, baby swimming lessons can be chilly for parents, especially during the winter months. You may be in the water with your little one, but it's usually they doing the moving about while you stand shivering. Our adult Thermaswim range means mums and dads can join in the fun without turning into human icicles.
The versatility bonus: These work brilliantly as base layers for outdoor activities, under wetsuits for water sports, or just for staying warm during those long poolside sessions.
Women's Swimwear Collection – Confidence-Boosting Christmas Treats
Our women's swimwear range has been thoughtfully designed with real mums in mind. These aren't just swimming costumes; they're confidence builders.
The Matching Mummy Bundles: Coordinate with your little one for those precious family photos, because becoming a mum doesn't mean sacrificing style!
Making Christmas Morning Extra Special
Lesley Beach
Splash About has been developing ground breaking swimming products for babies and children for over 20 years. With its invention of the first float jacket through to the award winning Happy Nappy range of products, Splash About is now a world class supplier to thousands of swim schools, leisure complexes and parents in over 45 countries.
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