Bummis Blog Swim Diapers - Keepin' the Pool Clean

Whether you use cloth or disposable diapers, you'll definitely need swim diapers. And at Bummis, we think reusable swim diapers just work better!What are they supposed to do?Simple - save the pool, by keeping the poop in the diaper!When babies poop in the pool, the WHOLE pool needs to be emptied...ALSO important? Providing fashionable cover-up for baby on the beach, on the dock, at poolside.....All pools are full of pee - and that's why chlorine is so important. No diapers; disposable OR reusable, can keep the pee in.BUT a well-performing swim diaper MUST keep the poop in.So how do they do that? A good swim diaper should fit REALLY well! A great fit in the right size with stretchy bindings around the legs and waist is what keeps the poop out of the pool. It's crucial to fasten your swim diaper tightly enough - not TOO tightly (you don't want to cut off baby's circulation), but tightly enough so that it holds it all in.A good swim diaper gives you time to get out of the pool once your baby poops!My baby pooped - now what?Best to get out of the pool!Remove the Swimmi and throw it into a Fabulous Wet Bag. Wipe your baby clean, put another swim diaper on and go back to the pool! Having an extra swim diaper on hand means an easy and fast transition for you and your baby back to having fun in the pool or on the beach.Most swim diapers have synthetic inner linings, something key to an easy clean-up. When you get back to the hotel, dump whatever poop you can into the toilet and then wash out your Swimmi and hang to dry. At home? After dumping the poop in the toilet, throw the Swimmi into the machine, wash and hang to dry.FAQ1) What should I put inside the Swimmi?Nothing! Remember that an absorbent layer will simply fill with water and become heavy. If you are playing poolside or on the beach and will be carrying your baby, you can put a liner in to absorb any accidents...2) One-size or sized Swimmi?Try both and see which one you like best! You should have at least 2 swim diapers, so trying one of each is a good ideaBoth Swimmis work GREAT, and are accepted in all public pools.SWIMMIFun cotton on the exteriorNylon middle layer to hold it all inBreathable mesh interior for easy clean-upHook and loop closuresStretchy lycra bindings4 sizes for a specific fitLightweight, summery, trim ONE-SIZE SWIMMILaminated lycra exterior - never fades!Velvety suedecloth interior for comfort and easy clean-upAdjusts from 10-35 lbs.!Sturdy snap closures will not snag YOUR bathing suitGusseted for extra protectionStretchy lycra bindingsLightweight state-of-the-art3) Why Bummis?We've been keepin' the pool clean with our fantastic swim diapers for years! Our swim diapers are accepted everywhere, and have been successful many times over in situations of crises in pools everywhere....Also - we MAKE them here, in North America. And mostly from fabrics made here too.Reliable and sustainable - that's our mantra!Check out our complete Sun Line!