Neosport Children's 2mm Shorty Back Zip Wetsuit

I bought this wetsuit for my 6-year-old son, who either hasn't figured out or doesn't care that the ocean here on the California central coast is just too cold for most people to swim in. He’s about average size for his age, and the size 6 suit fits him very well. There’s just enough wiggle room that he won’t outgrow the suit too soon (I hope). The suit is well-constructed, with solid stitching. We haven’t had any of the problems with the zipper that other reviewers have noted (at least not yet). Don’t expect this suit to keep your child warm and comfortable in really cold water, though. It’s only 2mm thick, and it’s a shorty. It’s probably OK for an unheated swimming pool in the summer or splashing around in the surf, but that’s about it.One note on sizing: the size chart posted on the product page doesn't match the size chart on the tag that came with the actual suit. Here are the sizes from the tag: Size 2: 30-40 lbs., 3’ 1”-3’7”, Size 4: 40-50 lbs., 3’7”-4’2”. Sizes 6 and 8 are the same as on the product page. Since we ordered a size 6, I couldn't tell you which numbers are more accurate for the smaller sizes, but hopefully this information will be helpful to parents of younger children. There are no odd sizes, despite the size chart listing them on the product page.Overall, I'm pretty happy with the suit so far. It fits nicely and is put together very well. My son has only worn it a few times, but so far it has performed well and I’m sure that with the proper care it will last until he eventually outgrows it.

I got this for my son who was 1 1/2 for a spring beach trip and I was concerned that the water would be too cold for him. It turns out that he didn't spend much time in the ocean, but this wet suit was a great purchase. Originally, the suit was a little long in the arms and tight around his neck, but it worked just fine. A year later it still fits (as he has grown taller and thinned out)! We have used it a couple of times now, both at the beach and in the pool. It keeps him warm and he hasn't complained at all about it being uncomfortable. As with any wetsuit, taking it off can be a challenge, and don't even try putting it back on if its still wet. When it's dry, getting it on is a breeze. The zipper is sturdy and long. The quality is good. We haven't had any issues. Honestly, it isn't like he is doing any extreme water sports in it, but he does look totally adorable. This purchase is a no-brainer. If you need an infant or toddler wetsuit for occasional use, this one is well worth the money.

Bought 2 of these for my boys for an upcoming snorkeling trip in January, but one of them has worn his to the indoor pool as the water is so cold (and he is so skinny) it makes him turn blue and shiver after just a short time. He was finally able to swim for over an hour without turning colors! I usually have to pull him out and warm him up after 30 minutes for fear of hypothermia, but this wetsuit allowed him to maintain a good body temp until we were all ready to go home. I'm very happy with this product so far and will purchase larger sizes as he grows.As for sizing, I think the size chart from Neosport was close, but we needed to order up a size because of long torsos. According to the chart, my small 9 year old was in the middle of the height range for size 6 and upper end of weight range for size 6. My 6 year old was in the middle of the height for size 4 and low end of weight for size 6. I got them both a size 6. My 6 year old has a long torso so I figured the extra length would be good for him. Size 6 fit him great. It was too small in the torso for my 9 year old though. We exchanged it for size 8 and it fits nicely. I would recommend going by your child's weight to determine sizing. If your child is at the upper end of the weight range, then size up.

Looks like this will work for my 6-yr old daughter. She's 46" tall, perhaps a little shorter than other 6-yr olds we know. We haven't tried it in the water yet, but dry fit is good in the torso, with a little room to grow into, height wise. Not surprisingly, the arms and legs are a little loose, since her appendages are on the skinny side. The neck, however should be snug enough to keep the water in. Zipper is pretty standard for a wet suit, with a neoprene flap on the inside that keeps the skin from getting zipper rash. I really like the bright color scheme, as does my daughter. I'm taking away a star because of the high price, given that this suit is made of a fraction of the material needed for a similarly priced adult suit. That said, since she gets cold quickly in the water, it's a small price to pay to keep her comfortable, happy, and not whining!

My girl is 5.5 years old, 42" tall and weighted 39 lb. I got her a size 4 wetsuit and it fits her well. The wetsuit is tight enough at arms and thights, and it is not too loose at the body. It certainly keeps her warm. Without a wetsuit, her lips started to turn purple after swimming for just half an hour (in a heated indoor pool but only at ~77 degrees). Now she has no problem swimming for 2 hours.And it looks very cute on my girl. I seriously considered buying a wetsuit for myself after seeing hers, but too bad I have more than enough body fat to keep me warm and I don't need one :)Note that even with this wetsuit, my girl still feels cold if she sits there doing nothing. If you need something really warm, get one that fit your kid well (it should be tight at all places, of course not too tight), and get a full wetsuit with long sleeves. Accordingly to the size chart, a size 3 one would fit my girl better and should keep her warmer.