I am very much attracted to the bold colors and design of this swim suit from Patagonia. It has a modest, athletic design that is perfect for young girls and tweens. It has just the right amount of stretch to make it functional and easy to get on and off. Several attractive prints are available, but this is by far my favorite. Made in the USA, this suit retails for $45 and is available in sizes from XXS to L. You can purchase one at patagonia.com.

While shopping for swimwear, I came across this cute little suit from Juicy Couture. Available in sizes from 3-6 up to 18-24 months, this bathing suit features adjustable shoulder straps that can either be criss-crossed or worn straight. This is a great feature if your daughter has trouble keeping her suit up! The biggest draw, however, is the eye-catching flower petal ruffles that trim the suit’s top. My toddler had a similar suit a few years ago. It looked a little silly, but it was very cute nonetheless. You can purchase one of these suits for $68 at Nordstrom.com.

If you are lucky enough to be headed somewhere warm this winter (or if you simply live in a warmer climate than I do), check out this great baby Lulu swimsuit. My daughter had a Baby Lulu suit similar to this one a few years ago.  I love the old-fashioned styling.  It is cute and glamorous and, unlike many other children’s suits, it provides a lot of coverage. It features ribbed binding, ruffled hems, and shoulder ties. My daughters have had a number of different Baby Lulu suits over the years, and I have found them to hold up quite well.  My baby will defintiely be sporting one this summer. You can purchase one for $42 at bestdressedkids.com.