noahsark99 Posted March 12, 2008 #1 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I bought a swim shirt from Target ($10) for my 9 year old son....has anyone ever used these before? He got sun poisoning two cruises ago and I'm hoping this swim shirt will help prevent it. I'm wondering if you kids minded wearing them...are they uncomfortable...do they dry fairly quickly? Anything you can tell me would be great! I bought just a plain white one so it would go with anything, but here's a picture in case anyone is wondering what I'm talking about! THANKS so much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry's Girls Posted March 12, 2008 #2 Share Posted March 12, 2008 They're fantastic, and I'm so happy they're so easily available now - used to be they had to be purchased at specialty shops. They do dry fast and I've never had complaints from my two. Best, Mia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshinestatemom Posted March 12, 2008 #3 Share Posted March 12, 2008 My son and daughter wear them all the time and love them. I buy them a little big, just so that they are easier to get off - they get clingy when wet! My other daughter doesn't care for them, but she tans easily... the other two burn to a crisp, even with sunscreen! Old Navy sells them too, sometimes cheaper than Target! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinmama06 Posted March 12, 2008 #4 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Both of my kids wear them with no issues at all. :) They do dry quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njtwinmom Posted March 12, 2008 #5 Share Posted March 12, 2008 My 10yo boys wear them all the time, especially when boogie boarding at the beach. They dry real quick and keep them from getting too much sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brzymom Posted March 12, 2008 #6 Share Posted March 12, 2008 These shirts were first marketed as "rash guards" to be worn when boogie boarding to avoid the tummy rash from the sand getting between the belly and the board--but I believe they were originally developed to be worn under wet suits--again to protect from rash. I always used to buy them in Surf Shops. Check the tags on the shirt--all the ones I ever bought had an SPF on them. My kids wore these since they were little--they even had little ones that were just like short wetsuits--all one piece with short sleeves and legs (knee length). I have even seen them now with a little lifevest built in. They dry very quick. My son, who is now 20, is very fair and hates the sun--he owns several of them still and most of his are long sleeved!! We only had an issue once--at a public pool in Florida, where they insisted he take it off to swim. They are meant to be very fitted, but like an earlier poster, I always bought them bigger for ease getting on and off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted March 13, 2008 #7 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Both of my kids wear them with no issues at all. :) They do dry quickly.Who or what dries quickly? The shirts or the kids? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinmama06 Posted March 13, 2008 #8 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Who or what dries quickly? The shirts or the kids? :) Both :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noahsark99 Posted March 13, 2008 Author #9 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Thanks for all your replies! I think the one I bought did have and SPF rating but I don't remember what it was...maybe 30? I just may have to go out and pick up another one since you all say such positive things! Maybe Old Navy on my lunch hour... :) Thanks again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyAgain Posted March 13, 2008 #10 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Thanks for the tip about Old Navy. We've been buying swim shirts from specialty shops and online. Very expensive! Much appreciated information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea*siren Posted March 13, 2008 #11 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Lands End sells these shirts with SPF 50! They are wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted March 13, 2008 #12 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Thanks for all your replies! I think the one I bought did have and SPF rating but I don't remember what it was...maybe 30? I just may have to go out and pick up another one since you all say such positive things! Maybe Old Navy on my lunch hour... :) Thanks again!! I have been buying mine at Target. The prices range from $10 for a basic short sleeve to $20 for a fancy long sleeve (in men's sizes). The advantages are that being synthetic they do not soak up much water. This means they are not heavy when wet and that they dry fast. Also, unlike any sunscreen you rub on, these don't wash off when you go in the water. I use them and so do my nephews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmom Posted March 13, 2008 #13 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I cant believe I have never heard of these before. I was in such a panic last Dec on our cruise for my boys. The one HATE putting sunscreen on. We are doing Disney this Nov. I hope to find them somewhere around my area. Cheap is a good thing to and for $10 Im really excited. I cant find them at Target, Old Navy , any other places ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHXscuba Posted March 13, 2008 #14 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I would definitely second everything said here about how great swim shirts are. One of the best things is that you don't have to hassle with putting on so much sunscreen over such large areas. And since enough people are wearing them (adults and kids), none of my kids have ever given me any grief about it. Unless you need the super-high sun protection or have an odd size, I'd buy at Target or on sale at Old Navy. My nieces and nephews (who boat and swim 5 or 6 days a week all summer) wear theirs out in one summer. And at $10-12, they are a great buy (you'd spend that much in extra sunscreen over a summer!) They are also great over snorkel vests or life vests to keep them from rubbing. They are great for adults, too. My DH likes his because he burns easily and doesn't like showing off his white expanse of stomach. :o I wear mine mostly for snorkel/scuba. So, my big project for next week's spring break is to see who's outgrown their swimwear and go replace it, plus new sandals. Here in AZ, we'll be wearing them very soon (it's supposed to be 85 today!) PHXscuba "You can't have everything -- besides, where would you put it all?":D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted March 13, 2008 #15 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I cant believe I have never heard of these before. I was in such a panic last Dec on our cruise for my boys. The one HATE putting sunscreen on. We are doing Disney this Nov. I hope to find them somewhere around my area. Cheap is a good thing to and for $10 Im really excited. I cant find them at Target, Old Navy , any other places ? Try this link ... http://www.target.com/gp/search/602-3000210-2245464?field-keywords=swim+shirts&url=index%3Dtarget&ref=sr_bx_1_1&x=0&y=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyddr Posted March 14, 2008 #16 Share Posted March 14, 2008 As someone else mentioned, LandsEnd has them as well. We use these as well as the popular water shoe they sell and they are wonderful! (As for cost, they aren't cheap but last as long as they fit...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracy Posted March 14, 2008 #17 Share Posted March 14, 2008 All four of us (DH, 7yo DS, 4yo DS & myself) wear them. They are especially great for snorkeling. I just bought the kids new ones at Target last week, but i live in Florida, so maybe they're not in stores yet in PA. I was excited to see them since they always sell out fast here. I bought the adult ones at Sports Authority for $20 each and I bought a kid one last year at a store (can't remember which one) that sold Quick Silver brand. I'd second to buy a bigger size because the head holes are a bit tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmom Posted March 14, 2008 #18 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Well Im off to Target tomorrow . Thank you everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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