Since last taking Dexter swimming around 8 months ago, his tiny 6-9 month wetsuit has been gathering dust in his wardrobe. It wasn’t that Dexie didn’t enjoy the pool, far from it, Craig just hasn’t found the time to take him again (I wouldn’t want to subject anyone to the sight of me in a swimsuit right now - In fact, if I got in, the water level would rise so dramatically that you’d hear the little vents working overtime!).

Now we’ve finally booked our holiday, it’s time to get Dex kitted out with some new baby swimwear. Our villa has a private pool (pictured above) which we’ve requested be heated, so we’re looking forward to teaching him how to swim. So to kickstart his summer wardrobe, the fabulous guys at Sportbaby sent me this gorgeous Mitty James Baby Towelling Romper Suit, and some fabulous Jakabel Dolphin Stripe Shoes !

As you’d expect from Mitty James, the romper is supremely soft and very well made. The towelling is nice and thick without being too warm, making it ideal for protecting delicate skin from the sun at the beach. There’s also a very cute little hood (edged with branded cotton tape) to help retain warmth when your child is unsuspectingly plucked out of their rubber ring.

The poppers are nice and robust and there’s plenty of room for Dexter’s chubby little legs. I deliberately picked a size with room-to-grow and was very pleased to see jersey rib cuffs so I was able to roll them up a touch. There’s also a very cute front pocket trimmed with the signature Mitty James boat logo.

What I love most about this little romper, is that it’s very multi purpose. We can also use it for snuggling up after bathtimes which is fab as he’s very quick to shrug off his Cuddledry towel. At £24.99 it will get tons of use so is an absolute bargain.

His little shoes are also fabulous. They fit him like a glove and will offer him additional poolside grip. Although Dexter is only taking the odd step here and there (and mainly when our backs are turned) we suspect he’ll be a bit braver by the time we travel in late September. We’re also very near a beach so this will protect his little feet from hot sand and stones if we decide to take him for a paddle.

They feel like a wetsuit so slip on easily, stay put and will allow for a little heat swelling in the sun. Dexter wore his for 2 hours out in the garden today and there were no rub marks on his feet when I removed them. At £8.99 they’re a must-have holiday essential.

In terms of communication and helpfulness - I’d rank Sportbaby up there with the best. When querying sizes, they were incredibly helpful and even popped a little note in with my parcel to advise me to wash the romper first (in case of any loose fluff). You can certainly tell it’s a small family run business as you just don’t get these lovely little touches if you order from a department store.

There’s a huge choice of swimwear, rainwear, sportswear and even ski suits on their website, and they cater for children aged 0-8 in most ranges. You can check out the website (www.sportbaby.co.uk) and follow them on all their social media channels to say hello.

DISCLAIMER: I was sent these gorgeous products from Sportbaby in return for my honest opinion.