How Warm Belly Wetsuits Happened
by owner Greg Colyar
Warm Belly Wetsuits came about when my daughter excitedly began taking swimming lessons in an 82° F pool. Her enthusiasm and enjoyment of the water were quickly dampened by how cold and uncomfortable she became. She and the other kids were in the water only a short time before they were distracted from the lesson, their small bodies shaking all over and their lips turning various shades of blue. Even in a heated pool the heat loss of a small body to the surrounding cooler water is about 25 times faster than in air. Thin lycra sunsuits kept the sun off OK but the wicking action of all that wet lycra against her skin caused additional cooling as it dried. She got cold as heat was lost to the lycra much like a layer of perspiration evaporates to cool off a heated body.
Having surfed comfortably in frigid ocean waters in a neoprene wetsuit, I thought a kids' version would be ideal for swim lessons and other water fun at the lake, river, or beach. The only true neoprene wetsuits available for kids were high priced, restricted arm movement, and since they weren't adjustable, they weren't good for very long.
Warm Belly Wetsuits are inexpensive and adjustable. The straps are designed to allow for freedom of arm motion and they can be adjusted as the child grows to provide for years of use.
Warm Belly Wetsuits are sort of like a sweater for kids in the water.
Warm Belly Wetsuits insulate the body and keep kids warmer longer by slowing heat loss. Designed for water above 65° F, our wetsuits keep kids warmer and more comfortable, allowing them to be more attentive and to enjoy the water longer.
If you want a true wetsuit, be sure you are getting the insulating benefits of Neoprene provided by Warm Belly Wetsuits.
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Prices
$32 ea + $5.45 S&H*
(No S&H for 4 wetsuits or more)
| *Shipping & Handling Costs |
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| Each additional suit | Add $2.25 |
| Outside United States | Add $8.00 |
| Fed Ex 2day lower 48 | Add $12.75 |
| Fed Ex 2day HA & AK | Add $28.50 |
Order A Matching Headband Ear Warmer For Only $2.50!
Sizes
| X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large | |
| Sizes | 6 mos-2T | 2T-4T | 4T-(6X)7 | 7-10 | 10-12 |
| Height | 20-30 in 55-80 cm |
30-40 in 75-100 cm |
40-50 in 101-127 cm |
45-57 in 114-145 cm |
53-62 in 134-158 cm |
| Weight | 18-28 lbs 8-13 kg |
25-40 lbs 11-18 kg |
35-50 lbs 16-23 kg |
50-70 lbs 23-32 kg |
70-85 lbs 32-39 kg |
Colors
Return/Exchange Policy
All Warm Belly Wetsuits carry a 100% money back guarantee against manufacture defects and will be replaced or refunded if defective. If there is a size or color problem (ie. favorite color changed today and is no longer purple), the wetsuit can be exchanged or returned, as long as it has not been in the water and is in original condition. On returns, a refund minus the initial shipping costs will be credited to your account. On exchanges, send a check for $5.00 to cover shipping the new wetsuit or it can be billed to your original account. Please call or email us prior to returning or exchanging so we will be able to handle your request more effectively. Wetsuits sent incorrectly (e.g. folded too much) will not be refunded. Please contact us first.
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