Besides being completely darling, these sunsuits contain UPF 50+, the highest level of sun protection AND the bottoms have built-in swim diapers. Usually I’m a disposable diaper mom but at the beach, disposable is soggy and messy PLUS you get to be environmentally responsible & friendly!

The Sun Smarties Tankinis & Swim Diaper is made of quick-drying nylon/spandex that’s softer and silkier than other UPF fabrics and comes in a variety of sizes. Price: $12.99 at onestepahead.com.

Comfortable for baby, fit in your pocket, easy to use, dual-purpose swim diapers are great for the mommy on the go. We have several Kushies swim diapers for our son and though the recommended sizes are Medium 14-25 lbs, Large 25-40 lbs, Extra Large 40-50 lbs, the little guy has been wearing his Larges for two summers (he’s neither chunky nor lean—kind of in the middle.) They come in a variety of irresistible patterns (fish, boats, flowers) and solid colors, are inexpensive (usually under $10), reusable, and environmentally friendly. They can be worn alone as a swimsuit or with swim shorts, as they are not bulky, and they have adjustable ties for security. They’re great for private or public pools, but we usually use regular cloth diapers for the beach. To top all the great features off, they are easy to find. We’ve spotted them at Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, and Sears stores, but I’m told they sell them at The Bay as well. Look them up online at kushies.com.