What is the Swimsafe Floatsuit from Jakabel?

The Swimsafe Floatsuit is a children's floatation swimsuit sold by Jakabel, a UK brand specialising in UV protective swimwear and sun protection for babies and children. Jakabel describes it as "the original Swimsafe Floatsuit" and lists it under its floatation aids category, positioning it as part of the brand's summer essentials for keeping little ones safe in and around water. It is available to buy directly from the Jakabel website.

What the product is

Based on how Jakabel presents it, the Swimsafe Floatsuit is a swimsuit with built-in floatation, rather than a separate buoyancy aid worn over a costume. It sits in the same product family as the brand's other swimming kit — swimsuits, swimming accessories and pool toys — but is the item Jakabel singles out with its own "Buy Now" call to action on the homepage.

The wider Jakabel range it belongs to includes:

• UV protection wear — sunsuits, shorts and tops, sun protection clothing rated UVP50+
• Kids swimsuits — UVP50+ swimwear
• Floatation aids — the category the Swimsafe Floatsuit falls under
• Swimming accessories and pool toys
• Wetsuits, towelling and swim shoes

Who it is aimed at

Jakabel's site is written for parents and carers of babies and young children. The brand states that it is "the UK number 1 in protecting your children from the harmful UV rays of the sun," and its homepage leads with the message "We help you keep your little ones safe." The Swimsafe Floatsuit is presented in that same context: a product for parents who want their child supported in the water while also covered by the brand's UVP50+ fabric.

The product listing does not, on the evidence available, specify age or weight limits, so if you need to know whether it suits a particular child's size, that is a detail to check on the product page itself rather than assume.

Materials and skin considerations

Jakabel describes its UV wear as made from "high quality nylon/lycra with UVP50+," with a soft feel on a baby's skin. The brand also notes that its UV wear products help provide a barrier between the sun and children's skin conditions such as eczema, and that the fabric lets parents apply creams and still pick up their child without them slipping through their hands.

That description is about the UV wear range generally. It is not a medical claim, and if your child has a skin condition you should follow your own clinician's advice on sun exposure and fabrics.

Buying it

The Swimsafe Floatsuit can be bought from jakabel.com — the homepage carries a "Buy Now" link for it. The site also shows a Login option, which suggests an account area, though the available information does not say whether an account is required to purchase.

Practical things worth confirming on the product page before you buy:

• Size and fit — which ages or weights the suit is intended for
• Floatation design — how the buoyancy is built in and whether it is removable
• UV rating — Jakabel states UVP50+ across its sun protection wear; check the individual listing confirms this for the Floatsuit
• Delivery and returns — not covered in the information available here

A note on how it should be used

A floatation swimsuit is a swimming aid, not a substitute for supervision or for a life jacket in open water. Jakabel's own framing is "safety and fun in the sun" — the product is designed to help a child in the pool or on the beach, with an adult present. If you are choosing between this and a conventional buoyancy aid, the Floatsuit's advantage is that it combines coverage and floatation in one garment, which suits children who dislike wearing separate armbands or vests.