https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 26 May 2026 00:44:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-rash-guard-for#post-743405 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:36:09 +0000 iheartleopardprint 743405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids wear them for sun protection, when they get older rashies are good when doing boogey boarding, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-rash-guard-for#post-743374 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:30:47 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 743374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It started with surfing. It protects your skin from the surf wax. (I think that's it.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-rash-guard-for#post-743312 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:15:18 +0000 Honeybee 743312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For little kids, it helps keep them covered from the sun. For older kids, it helps protect them from the water during active sports like boogey boarding, surfing, water skiing, etc... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-rash-guard-for#post-743310 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:14:56 +0000 Foodnerd81 743310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I thought it was mostly for sun protection (since it's not like toddlers are likely to be surfing in the ocean). So unnecessary but cute in an indoor pool, but better protection from the sun than sunscreen outside. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-rash-guard-for#post-743283 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:08:12 +0000 Mrsbells 743283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The other swim suit thread got me wondering. what is the purpose of a rash guard, does it help little kids from getting too cold in the pool? </p>