Long Sleeve UPF 50 Baby Swimsuits, Ranked for Fair Skin

If you have a very young baby with fair skin, this Gerber long sleeve one-piece rashguard is where I’d start. It ranks #5 in its category, and the Yellow Daisies print on the card comes in size 0-3 months. The listing title doesn’t give a UPF number, so check the rating on the card first, and remember that the American Academy of Pediatrics advises keeping babies under 6 months out of direct sun.

The boys’ version has “Sun Protection” in its name and ranks #14. Honestly, the markdown barely counts as a sale, so what you’re getting here is a trusted brand at a normal price. The deal size is 3-6 months, which makes it a good fit for a baby’s first beach trip this winter.

This is the one getting the most attention right now. The RuffleButts Novelty rash guard one-piece ranks #1, lists UPF 50+ in its title and has the deepest markdown in this post. The title doesn’t say how long the sleeves are, though, so if you need full arm coverage, check the photos on the card before you buy.

It’s the same UPF 50+ rash guard one-piece in a gingham and polka dot print, for parents who find the novelty prints a bit busy. Several colors of this print are on sale at the same markdown. To me, that looks like clearance across the whole brand and not one leftover size.

With short sleeves, the shoulders are covered and the forearms are exposed. That’s a real trade-off for pale skin, but this Gerber Seashells one-piece ranks #17 in its category. The deal size is 12 months, so it’s a smart buy for next summer if your baby is younger than that now.

A long sleeve hooded coverup is the easiest way to add coverage to a suit you already own. The hood covers the scalp and the back of the neck, which sunscreen often misses. It has the deepest discount of any trusted brand this week.

The size on the card is 5 Years, so it’s meant for an older sibling unless the size menu shows smaller options. For babies, a good hat does the same job as the hood, and we’ve rounded up sun hats that stay on a baby’s head.

RUGGEDBUTTS is the boys’ line from RuffleButts, and these hybrid trunks list UPF 50+ in the title. “Hybrid” usually means the trunks are made to double as play shorts, which saves you packing a second pair. They were added to our tracker two hours before this post went up and currently rank #30.

Gerber’s Lighthouse trunks rank #1 in their category and have a limited time deal badge. The title doesn’t give a UPF rating, so think of them as basic trunks and handle sun protection with the top. The deal size is 6-9 months.

This is the cheapest suit in this roundup, and a fun one for a Mickey fan. It’s size 18 months in the Food Blue print, and the listing gives no UPF rating. If you’re also shopping for dry land, we’ve got toddler boys’ shorts with pockets too.

A 20-count of Huggies Little Swimmers in Size 3 is about right for a season of weekly indoor swim lessons. Huggies’ Size 3 fits 16 to 26 pounds. The discount is small, so this is a restock, not a reason to shop.

Try Pampers Splashers in Medium if Huggies leave marks on your baby’s legs or you already prefer Pampers. The 11-count pack is small, which works for a fall trip or a handful of lessons. Like the Huggies, you get a modest discount on something you’d buy anyway.