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Aswim diaper orswim nappy is adiaper that is made for those who havefecal incontinence (usuallybabies ortoddlers), which is worn underneath abathing suit, or as a bathing suit. Swim diapers can be reusable anddisposable. They are not intended to be absorbent,[1] but only to contain solid waste (feces); the lack of absorbency prevents the swim diaper from swelling with water.[2][3][4]
Often reusable swim diapers are lined with a fiber which encourages the solid waste to cling to the fiber without an absorbency layer. A snug fit in the legs and waist are key to function. Brands such asSplash About andThe Honest Co.[5] use tightly knitpolyester orneoprene as their material. One disadvantage of a reusable swim diaper is that they must be washed to be reused. On the other hand, a disposable swim diaper is only partiallybiodegradable and repeated purchases may cost more than reuse. A popular brand of disposable swim diapers is Little Swimmers, marketed under theKimberly-ClarkHuggies brand.Procter & Gamble produces the rival brandPampers Splashers. Both are sold in three sizes: small (16–26 lb or 7–12 kg), medium (24–34 lb or 11–15 kg) and large (over 32 lb or 14 kg+). Due to their design for swimwear, they are not as absorbent and not intended for regular diapering.[citation needed]Splash About offer the 'Happy Nappy' reusableneoprene swim nappy which can be washed and reworn.[6][7]
Some public pools require swim diapers for use by young children and the incontinent out of hygiene concerns. For the same reason, other pools do not allow swim diapers at all. Sick people who are incontinent, including babies and children, who do not wear swim diapers may transmitE. coli from their fecal matter.[8][9]
When not used properly, or when using inferior products, health experts[who?] caution that swim diapers may not protect pool water against communicable diseases, such asnorovirus.[10]
