Konfidence
Splashy™ Swimsuit with e-Flex
7.5/10 overall£24.99
A snug, fleece-lined UV swimsuit that keeps a baby warmer and better covered in the pool or sea than a standard swim nappy set-up.
Check priceThe verdict
Konfidence's Splashy Swimsuit is a fleece-lined, UPF 50+ swimsuit made from e-Flex (a recycled-plastic neoprene alternative), priced at £24.99 for sizes 3-24 months. It's best for UK beach holidays or unheated outdoor pools where water temperature limits how long a baby stays in. The clearest reason to skip it: it costs more than a basic two-piece UV swim set and can feel too warm for hot indoor pools or tropical holidays.
The Splashy™ Swimsuit is Konfidence's warm-water baby swimsuit, made from their own e-Flex material — a softer, stretchier, recycled-plastic alternative to neoprene with a plush fleece inner lining. It has a UPF 50+ rating built into the fabric, a rear three-quarter zip for quick on/off, and covers most of the torso and upper legs, which matters far more for sun protection than it might sound: a baby paddling in a pool for an hour in just a swim nappy and hat gets very little of their skin actually protected.
Against a plain UV rash vest (the more common budget alternative sold by brands like Splash About), the Konfidence suit's fleece lining is the real differentiator — it keeps a baby noticeably warmer in UK sea and unheated-pool temperatures, which extends how long they'll happily stay in the water. The trade-off is price: a basic two-piece UV swim set from a supermarket or Splash About can cost half as much, and for a warm indoor pool session the extra insulation is unnecessary.
This is best for families doing UK beach holidays or unheated outdoor pools, where water temperature is the limiting factor on how long a baby stays in, rather than sun exposure alone. For warm indoor pools or hot-country holidays, a lighter UV suit without fleece lining will be more comfortable.
The one real limitation: babies grow through swimwear sizes fast over a single summer, and because it's a snugger wetsuit-style fit rather than a loose swimsuit, there's less room to size up and get a second season out of it.
Is the Splashy™ Swimsuit with e-Flex worth it?
- UPF 50+ coverage across torso and upper legs, not just a rash vest strip
- Fleece lining keeps babies warmer in cool UK water
- Rear zip makes it quick to get on and off a wet, wriggling baby
What are the downsides of the Splashy™ Swimsuit with e-Flex?
- Costs more than a basic two-piece UV swim set
- Snug wetsuit-style fit gives less room to size up season to season
- Can feel too warm for hot indoor pools or tropical holidays
Specs
- material
- e-Flex (recycled-plastic neoprene alternative), fleece-lined
- size_range
- 3-24 months
- upf_rating
- UPF 50+
- water_resistance
- Designed for swimming, quick-dry
How we scored it
Protection Level
How much genuine UV protection the product delivers day-to-day — SPF/UPF rating, coverage area, and whether it holds up to real conditions like water, sweat and reapplication.
UPF 50+ over a large body area, well beyond swim-nappy-only cover.
Comfort & Practicality
How easy the product is to actually use with a wriggling baby or toddler — application, fit, breathability, and whether it survives a real outing without a meltdown.
Fleece lining extends comfortable water time in cool UK conditions.
Value for Money
Protection and durability delivered relative to the price paid, including how many uses or applications you get before replacing.
Pricier than basic UV swimwear alternatives.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How it compares
|  | JoJo Maman BébéFlap Sun Hat UPF 50 |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £24.99 | £12.00 | £14.00 | £12.99 |
| Overall score | 7.5/10 | 8.7/10 | 7.7/10 | 7.5/10 |
| material | e-Flex (recycled-plastic neoprene alternative), fleece-lined | — | 100% recycled polyester outer, 100% cotton lining | — |
| size_range | 3-24 months | — | 0-6 months to 4-6 years | — |
| upf_rating | UPF 50+ | — | UPF 50 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What makes the Konfidence Splashy Swimsuit different from a UV rash vest?+
Its fleece lining keeps a baby noticeably warmer in UK sea and unheated-pool temperatures than a plain rash vest, extending how long they'll happily stay in the water — but it costs more, and a basic two-piece UV swim set can cost half as much.
How much of the body does the Splashy Swimsuit cover?+
It covers most of the torso and upper legs with UPF 50+ protection built into the fabric, far more skin than a baby in just a swim nappy and hat would have covered.
Is the Konfidence swimsuit good for a warm indoor pool?+
Not really — the fleece lining is unnecessary for a warm indoor pool session and can feel too warm; a lighter UV suit without fleece lining will be more comfortable there or on a hot-country holiday.
Will the Splashy Swimsuit last more than one summer?+
Not reliably — it's a snugger wetsuit-style fit rather than a loose swimsuit, so there's less room to size up and get a second season out of it, and babies grow through swimwear fast.