These Girls' Bathing Suits Show Fun In The Sun Can Be So Stylish

For the mamas whose precious baby girls are already obsessed with showing some skin in teenie-weenie bikinis—good luck. Fortunately, it’s your house, your rules, and (I’m assuming) you still have control over what she wears to the beach (and otherwise). Xunyu’s swimsuits for girls are the perfect combination of cute and conservative, with high-waisted bottoms and frilly halter tops in over 15 styles ranging from a red gingham pattern to tropical florals. Plus, each suit is available in mommy-size for match-made-for-Instagram photo ops by the pool. You’ll be the cool mom—snapping a bajillion selfies and pics for IG Stories, of course—and she’ll be the most stylish babe in the shallow end. We don’t know about you but we’re dying to snatch up this flouncy coral halter neck top (palm print bottoms included) for the first official day of summer (mark your calendars for June 20). A matching mani-pedi may or may not be in order.

Thrifty mamas beware: Money sure as hell doesn’t grow on palm trees. To save big bucks on sunscreen, splurge on a set that has sun protection already built-in, like TFJH E’s collection of swimsuits for girls that boasts a whopping 50+ UV protection in every piece. Pairings range from long to short sleeves and drawstring pants, with select styles available in a long-sleeved, bikini-bottom combo. We don’t typically like to play favorites, but how fab is this blue hibiscus pattern? We’re already craving rainbow snow cones on the boardwalk. Not only is there a plethora of cool Hawaiian-inspired prints to choose from—perfect for your little surfer—but the stretchy material is lightweight, breathable, and quick-drying. But not so fast! Before you press that “add to cart” button, here’s some food for thought: Maybe long sleeves aren’t her style, but she’s not the one re-applying the sticky lotion.

For the little girl who’s active on the sand and would rather use the ocean as a tool to cool off after the game, try Kabety’s two-piece tankini on for size. The boyshort fashion set is available in five colors—blue, orange, pink, purple, and rose—and even comes with a built-in bra so early bloomers feel properly supported (if only adults could be so lucky). Reviewers do say that the sizing runs large, however, so it’s advised mamas order a size down for best fit. If you and your girl don’t feel comfortable with skimpy swimwear bottoms, say no more. These bottoms are not only comfortable but also err on the conservative side. Moms purchasing on Amazon agree that modesty is the best policy when it comes to swimwear. This customer raves, “I love that the top covers her stomach all the way down…no riding up. And it’s not skimpy either…covers up, down and across very well.”

S’cute! Your babe will make a splash in this fin-tastic narwhal and berries rashguard set from Simply Joys by Carter’s. We’ll take that strawberry, cherry, and watermelon print in an itty-bitty bikini, please. 😉 It goes without saying that protecting your skin—at every age—is so, so important. Taking after mommy, she’ll learn early on the importance of not only lathering on the SPF but also choosing to cover up when outside (Pssst: The sun’s rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.). This beach-ready set offers UPF 50+ sun protection for one less worry during times when the sun is most intense. For easy-on-easy-off dressing, the pull-on closure makes getting dressed a cinch. ‘Cuz your L.O. is quite the style maven, she’ll never have to worry about having nothing to wear. The mix-in-match appeal here (long-sleeve rashguard one day, fluttery spaghetti strap top the next) will keep things FUN.

Did someone say backyard luau? Count us in. This one-piece swimsuit features a playful dinosaur print that’s too stinkin’ cute to keep under wraps. (Fear not: If your girl isn’t a dino lover, there’s a ton of other bright colorful prints to choose from.) We love that the straps are interchangeable: They can be converted to a cross-back style or worn as is for extra versatility. From a pool party to a slip ‘n’ slide with the neighborhood kids, this playful polyester swimsuit encapsulates summer to a T. Team it with some ballin’ sunglasses and strappy printed sandals for extra style points. One Amazon customer raves that it’s “perfect for a dino girl!” She raves, “They’re very cute dinosaurs and the little hearts make it ‘girly’ enough that my daughter doesn’t feel she will get ridiculed for it. The fabric is nice and the whole front of the swimming suit is lined.”   

Is your little prepster (ahem, your mini-me-in-training) already begging for Jack Rogers sandals? Uh-oh. Tell them to start saving their lemonade stand tips now, ‘cuz it may be a while. Get the most bang for your buck with this adorable mint seersucker rash guard from RuffleButts that’s easy on the wallet and big on sun safety. Peep those signature pink polka dot ruffles on the rear… we digress. The material (80% nylon and 20% spandex) is UPF 50+ to help protect against harmful UV rays. Thanks to the long-sleeve surf top, she won’t have to worry about getting painful sunburn on her back or arms. Once again, this swimsuit is easy to pull on thanks to a stretchy no-hassle neckline. When it comes to mom-approved swimwear, it doesn’t get better than RuffleButts. Many of the buyers on Amazon are repeat customers. MelSpring says, “We have been buying RuffleButts swim suits for many years. They are cute and the long sleeves have saved my girl from so many sunburns.”