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Baby rash guards

Rash guards with the maker's UPF rating.

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What is a rash guard?

A rash guard is a snug swim shirt with short or long sleeves. Some are one-piece suits with legs.

How rash guards help

  • Covers the arms and shoulders in and out of the water.
  • Many brands state a UPF rating for the fabric. We show it only when the brand does.
  • A zip front makes it easier to get on and off.

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Rash guards by budget

Price tier is our read of each brand's typical list prices, not a quality rating. Brands are A to Z within each lane.

Budget-friendly$ · Mostly under typical mall prices13
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Mid-range$$ · Department-store pricing20
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Splurge$$$ · Premium and boutique pricing2

All 35 brands that make rash guards

Rash guards: shop by what you care about Tap one to filter the list. Grouped by what each brand says on its own site.

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babyGap Rash guardsFor example: Baby Rash Guard Swim Set (0-24M)Big store / mass market $$Own site, Gap stores––✕✕✕
Bobo Choses Rash guardsFor example: Baby Circle Logo Swim ShirtPremium / European $$$Own site (USD), GarmentoryFrom 1 month (1M, 3M, 6M, 9M, 12M, 18M…–✕✕✕
Caden Lane Rash guardsfamily-matching swim. For example: Long Sleeve Rash Guard with Ruffle Bottom, Seersucker Blue (0M-3T)Boutique / indieBamboo viscose $$Own siteNB, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months…Bamboo-based items✕✕✕
Carter's Rash guardsFor example: Baby 2-Piece Long-Sleeve Rashguard SetBig store / mass marketOrganic fabric (brand says) $Own site, Carter's stores, Kohl'sPreemie, newborn and infant sizes up…Organic Cotton, 100% Cotton, Fleece✓✕✕
Cat & Jack (Target) Rash guardsbaby sizes start at 12M. For example: Long Sleeve Two Piece Rash Guard Swim Set (12M-5T)Big store / mass market $Target––???
Child of Mine by Carter's Rash guardsCarter's line sold at Walmart. For example: Baby and Toddler Boy Two-Piece Rash Guard Set (0/3M-5T)Big store / mass market $Walmart––✕✕✕
Coolibar Rash guardsUPF sun-protective clothing specialist. For example: LumaLeo Baby Full-Coverage BodysuitSpecialist $$Own site3-6M, 6-12M, 12-18M, 18-24M, 2T, 3TCotton ZnO fabric, Peruvian Pima cotton, chlorine and saltwater resistant swim fabric✕✕✕
Cuddle Club Rash guardsFor example: UPF 50+ Baby Sunsuit with Sun Hat (NB-4T)Specialist $–––???
Equator Sun Rash guards"a UK family business", est. 2006;. For example: Stingray Baby Full-Body UV Sunsuit UPF 50+ (0-18M), £34Small / family-owned $$Own site (USD option)Baby and Toddler (0 - 2y); age groups…–✕✕✕
Flap Happy Rash guardsUPF hats and swim specialist. For example: UPF 50+ Alissa Infant Ruffle Rash Guard SwimsuitSpecialist $$Own site, Maisonette, boutiques3M-24MRecycled fabrics✕✕✕
Gerber Childrenswear Rash guardsFor example: Long-Sleeved Rashguard Swim Set, Blue Sailboat (12M)Big store / mass marketBamboo viscose $Own site, Walmart, TargetPreemie-5Tcotton, fleece, hacci✕✕✕
H&M Rash guardsFor example: UPF 50 Swim Jumpsuit (3M-4T)Big store / mass market $Own site, H&M stores––✕✕✕
Hanna Andersson Rash guardsFor example: Baby Rash Guard Top & Woven Shorts Set (0M-3T)National brand / DTCOrganic fabric (brand says)OEKO-TEX certifiedGOTS certified $$Own site, Hanna stores, Nordstrom–100% organic combed cotton rib knit (HannaJams Sleeper)✓✓✓
Hudson Baby Rash guardsFor example: Boys Swim Rashguard Set Pirate Shark (12-18M)Big store / mass market $Walmart––???
Janie and Jack Rash guardsFor example: Baby Beach Rash GuardPremium / European $$$Own site, Janie and Jack storesBaby 0-24m (NB (0-10LBS), 0-3M, 3-6M…–✕✕✕
Jumping Beans (Kohl's) Rash guardsincludes adaptive rashguard sets. For example: Baby & Toddler Long Sleeve RashguardBig store / mass market $Kohl's––???
Leveret Rash guardsFor example: Baby One Piece Rashguard (6-12M)National brand / DTC $Kohl's––???
minnow Rash guardsfamily-matching swimwear. For example: Printed Rashguard One Piece (0M-14Y)Specialist $$Own site––???
Monica + Andy Rash guardsFor example: Rashguard Top & Swim Trunks Bundle (from 3-6M)National brand / DTCOrganic fabric (brand says)GOTS certified $$Own site, Walmart (M&A line)Newborn, 0-3m, 3-6m, 6-9m, 9-12m…100% organic cotton waffle (One-Piece Baby Pajamas)✓✕✓
Old Navy Rash guardsFor example: Printed Ruffle Trim Rashguard (0-24M)Big store / mass market $Own site, Old Navy storesBABY (0-24M)–✕✕✕
Patagonia Rash guardsFor example: Baby Little Sol RashguardNational brand / DTC $$Own site, REI, outdoor retailersBabies & Toddlers (0 - 5T)100% Recycled Microdenier Polyester Fleece (Infant Micro D Fleece Bunting)✕✕✕
Pehr Rash guardsFor example: Swim Rash Guard & Bloomer Set (0-24M)Boutique / indieOrganic fabric (brand says) $$Own siteNewborn, 0-3 mos, 3-6 mos, 6-12 mos…Organic cotton, teddy fleece, velour✓✕✕
Petit Lem Rash guardsFor example: Long Sleeve Two-Piece Rashguard Set (0-24M)National brand / DTC $$Nordstrom––???
Primary Rash guardsFor example: Baby one-piece rash guardNational brand / DTCOrganic fabric (brand says)GOTS certified $$Own site, Maisonette–100% organic cotton interlock (baby organic zip footie)✓✕✓
Quince Rash guardsFor example: Swim Trunk and Rash Guard Set (baby 0-3M to 18-24M)National brand / DTCBamboo viscoseOrganic fabric (brand says) $Own siteNewborn through 12 (collection-wide)"organic cotton, bamboo viscose and washable cashmere", merino wool✓✕✕
Quincy Mae Rash guardssold through Rylee + Cru's site. For example: Finn Rashguard + Short Set (0M-5Y)Boutique / indieBamboo viscoseOrganic fabric (brand says) $$ryleeandcru.comNB and 0-3M through 18-24M, plus 2-3Y…Brand names certified organic cotton, fabric categories include bamboo, brushed jersey✓✕✕
RuffleButts / RuggedButts Rash guardsRuggedButts is the boys line. For example: Long Sleeve Rash Guard (0M-10Y)National brand / DTC $$Own site, Target, NordstromNewborn, 0-3m, 3-6m, 6-12m, 12-18m…80% Nylon / 20% Spandex (rash guard)✕✕✕
Rylee + Cru Rash guardsvia The Bump. For example: Delphine Rashguard One-Piece, Cherry Check (0-24M)Boutique / indie $$Own site, Nordstrom, boutiquesNB, 0-3M, 3-6M, 6-12M, 12-18M, 18-24M…–✕✕✕
Snapper Rock Rash guardsUPF swim and surf suits;. For example: Seaside Gingham Skirt SwimsuitSpecialist $$Own site, Maisonette03-06m, 06-12m, 12-18m, 2 (1-2y), 3…UPF 50+ Sun Protection fabric✕✕✕
SwimZip Rash guardsUPF swim specialist. For example: Sunsuit Long Sleeve Romper Swimsuit (0-6M to 18-24M)Specialist $$Own site–"Nylon/Spandex"✕✕✕
Tea Collection Rash guardsFor example: Rash Guard Baby SwimsuitNational brand / DTC $$Own site, Nordstrom, MaisonetteBaby (0-2T)–✕✕✕
The Tiny Universe Rash guardsUV sunsuit. For example: UV Protected Swimsuit (Snow Leopard)Boutique / indie $$Own site––✕✕✕
uideazone Rash guardsFor example: Baby Toddler Zipper Rash Guard Swimsuit UPF 50+ (3-36M)Specialist $–––???
UV Skinz Rash guardsUPF sun and swim specialistSpecialist $$Own site, swim schools0/3m to 4T (labels include 2T/3T, 3T)85% Recycled Polyester / 15% Elastane (Swim Knit Sun Fabric, Baby Boy's Sun & Swim Suit)✕✕✕
Wonder Nation (Walmart) Rash guardsbaby sizes start at 12M. For example: Baby and Toddler Boys Swim Rash Guard with Long Sleeves (12M-5T)Big store / mass market $Walmart12M, 18M, 2T, 3T, 4T, 5T (pajama set)…100% cotton (pajama set)✕✕✕

What to look for

  1. Long sleeves and a zip front make rash guards easier on and off. UPF ratings are shown only when the brand states one.
  2. Sizes vary by brand. Many brands size by weight and height, not age. See each brand's sizes

Before you buy

four things to check
  • The smallest size.10 of the 20 brands with a size list here start at newborn or smaller.
  • The fiber.It is on the product page and the sewn-in label.
  • The regular price.Sale prices come and go. The table here lists regular prices.
  • The return window.Check how long the store gives you to send a size back.

Sizes by brand

from each brand's own size list

Each bar shows the sizes a brand lists. Fit still varies, so check the brand's own chart before you buy.

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BrandPreemieNB0–33–66–99–1212–1818–242T+
Bobo Choses0–3 to 18–24
Caden LaneNB to 18–24
Carter'sPreemie to 18–24
Coolibar3–6 to 2T+
Equator Sun0–3 to 2T+
Flap Happy3–6 to 18–24
Gerber ChildrenswearPreemie2T+
Janie and JackNB to 18–24
Monica + AndyNB to 2T+
Old Navy0–3 to 18–24
Patagonia0–3 to 2T+
PehrNB to 12–18
QuinceNB
Quincy MaeNB to 2T+
RuffleButts / RuggedButtsNB to 2T+
Rylee + CruNB to 2T+
Snapper Rock3–6 to 2T+
Tea Collection0–3 to 2T+
UV Skinz0–32T+
Wonder Nation (Walmart)0–39–12 to 12–182T+
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Questions about rash guards

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

What is a rash guard?

A rash guard is a snug swim shirt with short or long sleeves. Some are one-piece suits with legs. Covers the arms and shoulders in and out of the water.

What is the difference between rash guards and swimwear?

Swimwear covers suits, trunks and swim diapers. Baby swimwear covers one-piece suits, trunks, two-piece sets and swim diapers.

Which brands make organic rash guards?

7 of the 35 brands on this page say they use organic fabric. Use the Organic filter above the table to see them. "Organic" is each brand's own claim unless a GOTS certificate is listed.

What sizes do baby rash guards come in?

It depends on the brand. 20 of the 35 brands here list their sizes, and the size chart on this page shows which brands start at preemie or newborn and how far each one goes.

What does OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 mean on a label?

It means the item, or its materials, was tested for a list of harmful substances under that program. We show it only when the maker lists the certificate.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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