Sizing

Children grow at such different rates! 

Determine your child’s size by measuring
•    back length (from the top of the shoulder to just below the waist)
•    chest circumference (measure around the chest with arms raised)

Our sizes are consistent with Australian sizing standards.  Don't be tempted to buy a size too big so you get 2 season's wear.  Buy the correct size and have it fitting snugly the following year instead.  When rashies are too big for a child, they create drag through the water making it more difficult for the child to swim.  It also puts unnecessary drag on the garment each time it is worn.

Australian Standard Body Measurements for Children
Size12345678910
Height84cm92cm100cm108cm115cm120cm125cm130cm135cm140cm
Chest54cm56cm58cm60cm62cm64cm66cm68cm71cm74cm
Waist52cm54cm55cm56cm57cm58cm59cm60cm61cm62cm
Hip52cm56cm59cm62cm64cm66cm69cm72cm75cm78cm
Back Length21cm23cm25cm26cm27cm28cm29cm29cm30cm31cm

 Care

Our sun shirts are made of the highest quality lycra fabric.  To keep them looking gorgeous, always rinse them in cool water and air dry after swimming.

Babes in the Shade sun shirts and swimwear should never be ironed, tumble-dried or dry-cleaned. 

Occasionally they may be machine washed at 30 degrees centigrade with a soft detergent and on the gentlest cycle.  It is not recommended to wash rashies in top loading washing machines as these can stretch the shirt.