Up to 24 lb (11 kg)
Baby Paddle Pals
Reusable Swim Diaper — Ocean Pals, Baby & Toddler 6–24M
Reusable Swim Diaper — Ocean Pals, Baby & Toddler 6–24M
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$23.99 USD
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Description
Description
Paddle Pals reusable swim diapers are soft neoprene pull-on swim diapers for babies and toddlers from 6 to 24 months. Pull them on, adjust the fit at the waist and legs, and they’re swim-ready. Rinse after swimming, hang to dry, and use them again next time.
Two ocean prints, two sizes, sold as a single or a 2-pack so there’s always a dry one in the bag.
What a swim diaper actually does
A swim diaper is worn in place of a regular diaper in the water. It isn’t absorbent, and that’s the point — a regular diaper swells with water and sags. Swim diapers are designed to stay close to the body while your child moves. Most swim schools, public pools and splash pads ask that children who aren’t potty trained wear one.
Adult supervision is required at all times. This is a swim accessory for supervised water play — it is not a flotation aid and provides no buoyancy.
Features
Features
Quick facts
- Material: Neoprene body with polyester-spandex waist and leg openings
- Fit: Pull-on — no snaps, no fasteners
- Prints: Green (sharks, turtles & fish) or Purple (whales, dolphins & turtles)
- Packs: 1-pack or 2-pack
- Made for: Supervised swim lessons, pool days, beach trips and splash pads
- Care: Rinse in fresh water after each use, then hang or lay flat to dry
Why parents choose reusable over disposable
A reusable swim diaper is worn, rinsed and worn again, which suits families who swim on a regular schedule — weekly lessons, a summer pool membership or a beach holiday. Disposables suit one-off swims where you don’t want to pack anything home wet. Many families keep both: reusables for the weekly class and a disposable in the bag as backup.
The neoprene body also has a warmer feel against the skin than a thin polyester shell, and the pull-on cut gives a cleaner one-piece look under or instead of a swimsuit.
Care
Rinse in fresh water after every swim, then hang or lay flat to air dry. Do not tumble dry, bleach or iron. Pool chemicals and salt water both break neoprene down over time, so the rinse matters more than a wash. Designed for repeated use when cared for as directed.
SIZE CHARTS
SIZE CHARTS
Choose by your child’s current weight first, then check the waist measurement.
- 🐠 6–12 months: Up to 24 lbs; waist 13.4–18.5 in
- 🌞 12–24 months: 24–33 lbs; waist 16.5–19.7 in
💡 Getting the fit right
The waist and leg openings should sit close to the body without pressing or leaving deep marks. You want the openings snug against the skin with no gaping, but your child should still be able to kick, squat and move freely.
If your child is between sizes, size down rather than up. A swim diaper that’s too loose doesn’t do its job.
Return Policy
Return Policy
Free shipping on orders over $20.
- 30-day easy returns
- Items must be unused and in their original packaging
- Complete our Return Merchandise Authorization Form (RMA) and email it to us
- Returns are processed within 7–10 days
- Refunds are issued to the original payment method
Made for Little Splashers
Soft, comfy, and easy to wear, our swim essentials are designed to keep little ones happy through every sunny splash, pool day, and beach adventure.
Safe Moments, Happy Memories
From first splashes to playful pool time, our swim essentials are made to help families enjoy more comfortable and carefree water moments together.
Reusable vs disposable swim diapers: which should you buy?
If your child swims most weeks — lessons, a pool membership or a summer of beach days — a reusable swim diaper usually costs less over a season and means less to carry. If you swim once or twice a year, disposables are simpler. Plenty of families keep both: a reusable for the weekly class and a disposable in the bag as backup.
What matters
Paddle Pals Reusable Swim Diaper
Disposable Swim Diaper
Cost across a swim season
Bought once and worn all season — $23.99, or $34.99 for a 2-pack
Bought by the pack, replaced after every swim
Material
Neoprene body with polyester-spandex waist and leg openings — a warmer feel in the water
Thin single-use material
Fit
Pull-on, no snaps or fasteners. Sized by weight: 6–12M up to 24 lbs · 12–24M 24–33 lbs
Sized by weight band, usually with tear-away sides
Look
Printed one-piece look — wear it on its own or under a swimsuit
Plain, normally worn under a swimsuit
After the swim
Rinse in fresh water, hang or lay flat to dry, then wear again
Bagged and binned
Packing for lessons
The 2-pack means there’s always a dry one in the bag
Carry a spare for every swim
Cost across a swim season
Paddle Pals Reusable Swim Diaper: Bought once and worn all season — $23.99, or $34.99 for a 2-pack
Disposable Swim Diaper: Bought by the pack, replaced after every swim
Material
Paddle Pals Reusable Swim Diaper: Neoprene body with polyester-spandex waist and leg openings — a warmer feel in the water
Disposable Swim Diaper: Thin single-use material
Fit
Paddle Pals Reusable Swim Diaper: Pull-on, no snaps or fasteners. Sized by weight: 6–12M up to 24 lbs · 12–24M 24–33 lbs
Disposable Swim Diaper: Sized by weight band, usually with tear-away sides
Look
Paddle Pals Reusable Swim Diaper: Printed one-piece look — wear it on its own or under a swimsuit
Disposable Swim Diaper: Plain, normally worn under a swimsuit
After the swim
Paddle Pals Reusable Swim Diaper: Rinse in fresh water, hang or lay flat to dry, then wear again
Disposable Swim Diaper: Bagged and binned
Packing for lessons
Paddle Pals Reusable Swim Diaper: The 2-pack means there’s always a dry one in the bag
Disposable Swim Diaper: Carry a spare for every swim
Both reusable and disposable swim diapers are designed for solid waste containment and are not absorbent. Neither is a substitute for supervision — adult supervision is required at all times.
Find the Right Fit
Use the guide below to choose the best size for your little swimmer.
Go by your child’s current weight, not their age. Babies of the same age vary a lot, so the weight is the number that matters. If your child is right at 24 lb, or between sizes, choose the smaller size — a snug fit works better than a loose one.
Size
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Weight
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Waist
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Thigh
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| 6–12 months | Up to 24 lb (11 kg) | 13.4–18.5 in (34–47 cm) | 6.7–10.2 in (17–26 cm) |
| 12–24 months | 24–33 lb (11–15 kg) | 16.5–19.7 in (42–50 cm) | 8.7–12.2 in (22–31 cm) |
6–12 months
Recommended Weight
Waist
13.4–18.5 in (34–47 cm)
Thigh
6.7–10.2 in (17–26 cm)
12–24 months
Recommended Weight
24–33 lb (11–15 kg)
Waist
16.5–19.7 in (42–50 cm)
Thigh
8.7–12.2 in (22–31 cm)
Swim diapers are designed for solid waste containment and are not absorbent. Adult supervision is required at all times.
WE GOT ANSWERS
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Choose by your child’s current weight. The 6–12 month size fits up to 24 lbs (waist 13.4–18.5"), and the 12–24 month size fits 24–33 lbs (waist 16.5–19.7"). If your child falls between sizes, size down — a snug fit works better than a loose one.
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No, and they aren’t designed to. Swim diapers are made for solid waste containment only. A regular absorbent diaper soaks up pool water and swells, which is why swim diapers are built differently. Never wear a regular diaper or an absorbent insert underneath.
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Most swim schools and public pools require children who aren’t potty trained to wear one, and many ask specifically for a reusable swim diaper. Check your facility’s policy before the first class — it’s one of the most common reasons families get turned away at check-in.
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No. The swim diaper is worn directly against the skin, in place of a regular diaper. Wearing a regular diaper underneath defeats the design, because it absorbs pool water and loses its shape.
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Yes. Many parents put a swimsuit or rash guard over the top for sun coverage or for the look of it. The pull-on cut sits flat enough to layer without bunching.
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The waist and leg openings should sit close to the skin all the way around, with no gaping at the legs — but without pressing in or leaving deep red marks. Your child should be able to kick, squat and walk freely. Run a finger around each leg opening to check for gaps before getting in the water.
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Rinse it in fresh water immediately after every swim, then hang or lay it flat to air dry. Don’t tumble dry, bleach or iron it. Rinsing off chlorine or salt right away does more for the life of the neoprene than any wash cycle.
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Two is the usual answer for families with a weekly swim class — one in use while the other dries. That’s why we offer a 2-pack. If you swim daily on holiday, three gives you more room.
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For families who swim regularly, yes — a reusable is bought once and worn across a whole swim season, while disposables are a per-swim cost. For a single pool day a year, disposables are simpler. Most regular swimmers break even within a season.
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It’s made for babies and toddlers roughly 6 to 24 months, fitted by weight rather than age — up to 33 lbs. Children vary, so go by the weight and waist measurements rather than the age label.
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No. A regular diaper’s absorbent core soaks up pool water and swells, which makes it heavy and uncomfortable. Swim diapers are made without that core for exactly this reason — they aren’t designed to absorb, and that’s the point.
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A reusable swim diaper is rinsed and worn again, which suits families who swim on a regular schedule. Disposables suit one-off swims where you’d rather not carry anything home wet. Neither is absorbent — both are designed for solid waste containment.