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Kids Changing Ponchos for the Beach, the Pool and the Lake
A kids changing poncho is a hooded towel with a head opening that you pull over your child's head the moment they get out of the water. It stays on, doesn't slip off the shoulders and dries, warms and covers your child while they change on the beach or by the pool. Older kids can change under it on their own.
Our range includes kids ponchos in soft terry, thick cotton or lightweight microfibre, for toddlers from around 18 months up to children 155 cm tall. All have a hood and a pocket for shells and pebbles from the beach. You'll find adult ponchos in our changing ponchos.
Why a Kids Poncho Instead of a Towel?
- Stays put – your child can play, eat and walk around without the towel dropping in the sand.
- Warms up fast – children cool down faster than adults after a swim, and a poncho covers them straight away.
- Hood – covers wet hair and ears, where kids lose heat fastest.
- Changing on their own – older kids can change under the poncho without help.
- Less rubbing – the poncho soaks up the water, so there's no need to rub delicate skin with a towel.
Which Kids Poncho Should I Choose?
| Activity | What to choose |
|---|---|
| Beach and lake (all day by the water) | terry or cotton poncho with a hood |
| Pool and bath time at home | soft terry toddler poncho |
| Cooler days and evenings | thick cotton poncho |
| Travel and suitcases | lightweight microfibre poncho that packs into a pouch |
| Swimming or SUP lessons | microfibre poncho that's dry by the next day |
Cotton, Terry or Microfibre?
| Fabric | Properties |
|---|---|
| 100% cotton (430 g/m²) | most absorbent and warmest + heavier, slower to dry |
| Cotton-polyester terry | soft and absorbent + dries faster than pure cotton |
| Microfibre | light and compact + quick-dry, less warm |
For toddlers and cooler days, soft terry or cotton is the better choice. On holiday, when you carry towels with you, a microfibre poncho is more practical, as it weighs very little and packs into its own pouch.
Poncho Towels for Babies and Toddlers
For the littlest ones, choose a soft terry poncho with a wide hood and wide arm openings, so you can get it on quickly, even when your toddler wriggles. Our toddler poncho fits children 89 to 110 cm tall, roughly 18 months to 4 years. Use it at the beach, in the pool and at home after bath time. For swimming in the sun, add a kids UV rash guard.
What Size Kids Poncho Do I Need?
Choose by your child's height rather than age, as children of the same age vary a lot.
- 89–110 cm (roughly 18 months to 4 years) – toddler poncho.
- 122–155 cm (roughly 7 to 12 years) – kids poncho in cotton or microfibre.
A poncho should reach at least your child's knees so they can change underneath, but not drag on the ground and trip them up. If your child is between sizes, size up, as they'll wear it for several seasons. You're welcome to try sizes on in our shop in Ljubljana.
Kids Ponchos for Water Sports
Children at swimming, SUP or surf lessons spend a long time in the water and cool down fast when they get out, especially in the wind. Put the poncho on them as soon as they're out of the water, before they take off their swimwear or wetsuit. For colder water, see our kids wetsuits.
How to Care for a Kids Poncho
Wash the poncho before first use. Wash it at 30 °C with similar colours, without fabric softener, which reduces the absorbency of terry. Don't tumble dry it. After the sea or the pool, rinse it in fresh water and let it air dry.
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Changing ponchos · Kids UV rash guards · Kids wetsuits · Boardshorts