Children's rubber cap for the pool: description, types, choice

Today, many children from an early age are engaged in certain sports, among which swimming is the most popular. The fact that parents choose exactly that kind of sport for their child is not at all surprising, because thanks to him the baby develops correctly, his body functions well and takes on the correct shape. Before going to the pool, parents should definitely buy all the necessary equipment for their child. One of the most important swimming accessories is the rubber cap. It is about this attribute that we will talk about in this article.

Let's see what functions a children's pool cap performs and what are its features. This attribute:

• prevents water from entering the ears;
• protects hair from getting wet and exposure to chlorinated water;
• protects water and filters that are installed in the pool from hair ingress;
• keeps warm;
• prevents hair from entering the face and eyes while swimming.

The range of swimming caps today is more than varied. All manufacturers, making this attribute, use such materials.

1. Silicone. This material is quite strong, elastic, stringy, reliable and durable. Silicone caps are very popular, as they are very easy to put on, fit well and completely conform to the shape of the head. The edge of the product is slightly thickened, so water does not flow under it at all. In most cases, such an accessory is preferred by professional athletes.
2. Latex... A cap made of this material is a rarity today, although initially there were a lot of latex swimming hats for swimming, and they were in great demand. This is due to a number of disadvantages, including:
   • fragility;
   • provoke allergic reactions;
   • don’t wear well;
   • the walls are glued together, so special care is needed;
   • does not completely protect against leakage.

A latex hat, in comparison with a silicone one, is much cheaper, but when choosing an attribute for a child, it is better to pay attention to the shortcomings and not take risks... A swimming cap can also be fabric or combined. The first one is not at all suitable for a child - it gets wet and lets water through. As for the combined cap, it consists of two layers. The bottom layer is textile, and the top is silicone. Such a product is ideal for a child: the lower soft layer will be pleasant for the head, and the upper, silicone, will perform all the functions of an attribute for swimming.

It's no secret that most children do not like hats, and especially when they are pulled over their heads. When it comes to a rubber swimming cap, the word "pull on" is perfect. A parent who puts a rubber pool cap on a child for the first time may wonder how to do it right. Everything is quite simple:

• if the hair of the little swimmer is long, gather it in a bun;
• insert your hands into the hat and stretch it a little;
• first put the hat on the back of the child's head, and then pull it over the forehead;
• visually see if the hat is worn correctly, pay attention to the ears - they should be completely hidden;
• hide all protruding hair under the accessory.

Do everything as carefully as possible and do not rush, the main thing is not to hurt the child, otherwise the child will no longer want to put on the accessory for the second time.

So, when choosing a rubber cap for a child for swimming in the pool, you need to consider:

• the circumference of the child's head;
• cap size;
• the material from which the accessory is made;
• manufacturer;
• price.

On the spot, the child will be able to choose exactly the accessory that he likes visually and try it on.

For tips on choosing a swim cap, see the video below.