Kids Swimwear Australia

Browse Boys Swimwear for Australian Made swim briefs in sizes 0 to 12, covering ages 6 months to 12 years at $49.50. Shop Girls One Pieces for Australian Made one pieces in sizes 0 to 10, covering ages 6 months to 10 years at $70. For babies and toddlers aged 6 months to 5 years, the UPF 50+ Onesie Swim Bundles include a long sleeve onesie, matching briefs and a hat with snap buttons for easy nappy access. Swim and Cap Bundles include a swimsuit, cap and wet bag at $60, saving 24% on buying separately. Check out Kids Best Sellers for the most popular styles or New Arrivals for the latest prints.

Most kids prints are available across the adult range too. Browse Family Smuggling for coordinated sets across mens, womens, boys, girls and babies in the same print. Families that smuggle together, stay together.

Select kids styles feature designs from Indigenous Australian artist MerindahGunya and the McGrath Foundation, with royalties paid to every artist on every sale. Browse the Kids Artist Community collection for the full range.

What ages does Budgy Smuggler kids swimwear cover?
The kids range covers ages 6 months through to 12 years. Boys swim briefs and girls one pieces start from size 0 (6 to 12 months) and go up to size 12 for boys (12 years) and size 10 for girls (10 years). UPF 50+ onesie bundles cover ages 6 months to 5 years. Check the Boys Sizing Guide and Girls Sizing Guide for exact measurements.

What is the best swimwear for toddlers?
For toddlers aged 6 months to 5 years the UPF 50+ onesie bundle is the most practical option. It covers the arms, torso and head in a single outfit with snap buttons for easy nappy access, reducing the gaps in sun protection that a brief alone cannot cover. For toddlers over 2 years, boys swim briefs and girls one pieces with SPF 50+ protection are a great option as they move into more active swimming.

Are Budgy Smuggler kids swimwear Australian Made?
Boys swim briefs and girls one pieces are Australian Made from a recycled polyester and elastane blend with SPF 50+ protection. Onesie swim bundles and swim and cap bundles are not Australian Made but carry UPF 50+ protection and meet Australian quality standards.

What is UPF 50+ swimwear?
UPF 50+ means the fabric blocks more than 98% of UV radiation from the sun. All Budgy Smuggler kids swimwear carries either SPF 50+ or UPF 50+ protection built into the fabric. This provides reliable sun protection in the water where sunscreen can wash off quickly, which is particularly important for young children with sensitive skin spending extended time at the beach or pool.

What size kids swimwear should I buy?
Both boys and girls sizes are based on body measurements rather than age alone, as kids vary significantly in build. Always check the size chart first. If between sizes, go up for a longer fit through the season. Boys briefs are sized by waist measurement and girls one pieces by chest measurement. Full size charts are available in the Boys and Girls sizing guides.

What should kids wear to swim lessons?
Most swim schools in Australia prefer fitted swimwear over board shorts for younger children as it gives instructors better support in the water and is easier for kids to manage themselves. Boys swim briefs and girls one pieces are both well suited to swim lessons. The chlorine resistant fabric in Budgy Smuggler kids swimwear handles regular pool use well and holds its colour and shape across a full season of lessons.

Can I get matching prints for the whole family?
Yes. Most kids prints are also available in adult mens and womens styles so the whole family can match. Browse the Family Smuggling collection for coordinated sets, or shop by print across the mens, womens, boys and girls ranges to build your own combination.

What is included in the Swim and Cap Bundle?
The Swim and Cap Bundle includes a boys swim brief or girls one piece, a matching kids cap and a wet bag — all in the same print. Priced at $60, saving 24% compared to buying each item separately. A practical option for swim lesson days and beach trips where you need somewhere to store wet gear.

What is the difference between the onesie bundle and regular swimwear?
Boys swim briefs and girls one pieces are the standard swimwear styles — Australian Made, SPF 50+ protection, designed for the pool and beach. The onesie swim bundle is a full body long sleeve suit with matching briefs and a hat, designed specifically for babies and toddlers up to 5 years. It provides more complete sun coverage than a brief alone and is not Australian Made. The onesie bundle is the better choice for very young children spending extended time outdoors.

Add a matching Kids Cap, grab a Swim and Cap Bundle to save, or browse the Kids Outlet for end of season styles at reduced prices. Shopping for adults too? Browse Men's Swimwear and Women's Swimwear.