SwimZip: Summer Essentials Giveaway for Kids

Summer Essentials Giveaway!

Hosted by yours truly, SwimZip!

SwimZip is so excited to share with you a HUGE summer giveaway.  All you have to do is tell us about your funniest swimwear moment with your kids or your funniest swimming moment with your kids!


Enter here:  http://www.fungiveaway.com




Our prize pack includes so many amazing brands that will prepare you for summer:

SwimZip

Win a SwimZip of your choice!  SwimZip is the UV 50+ swimwear line that is making time at the pool, beach, or lake stylish and fun!  No more yanking off a wet swimsuit, now just unzip the full length zipper on the front – you will soon see how easy and stylish sun protection and swimwear can be!  Also, no more trying to lather on sunscreen every two hours, SwimZip is swimwear that will keep our children sun safe all day long. 

SwimZip makes UV protection stylish and easy.

Website:  http://www.SwimZip.com

Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/SwimZip

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/SwimZip

Selling for:  $24.99 – $29.99

The Noblo Umbrella Buddy 

Win a Noblo Umbrella Buddy is a simple to use beach umbrella anchor.  Noblo is great for the beach or lake. 

Website: http://www.thenoblo.com

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/#!/theNoblo

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Noblo-Umbrella-Buddy/191720337527536

Selling for: $14.99 and you get it for free! 

Bugalug

Win a $30 Gift Certificate toward any product in our online store. Bugalug has a great selection of the best non-slip hair clips, headbands, pony loops, belts cinch clips and soother clips.

Website:    http://www.blugalug.ca

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bugalug

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BugalugInc

Selling for:  $30.00

EZ Shade

Win a RED ezShade is the ONLY portable sun shield that blocks over 99% UVA/UVA rays and INSTANTLY ATTACHES to ANY portable umbrella or canopy. Approved by the Melanoma International Foundation, the ezShade is your must-have for sun safety and skin cancer prevention. 

Website: http://myezshade.com/index.cfm

Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/ezShade 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ezShade 

Selling for:  $20.00

Kidzikoo

Pick your own Kidzikoo, any style!  Insulate that bottle or sippy in style with Kidzikoo!  Made out of neoprene and adorned in 10 adorable kid-friendly prints, Kidzikoo will stretch to fit most 8-12 ounce baby bottle or sippy.  Kidzikoo insulates both warm and cold beverages, keeps little hands from freezing, absorbs messy condensation and eliminates water rings on furniture.

Website:  http://www.mykidzikoo.com/

Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/kidzikoo

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/kidzikoo

Selling for: $9.50

KOVERZ

Pick your own KOVERZ, any style!  Hydrate in style with Koverz!  Koverz is the newest stylish and functional accessory that comes in 8 prints for your reusable water bottles.  Fits most 700-750 ml stainless steel or polycarbonate bottle.  Keeps beverages cold for hours, absorbs condensation, keeps your hands warm and dry, and protects from dents and scratches. 

Website:  http://www.mykidzikoo.com/Koverz.html

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Koverz/328654250534785

Selling for: $11.50

SwimmieBuds

You will win a SwimmieBuds!   These are the first full-size disposable Swim Diapers of their kind.  Like DiaperBuds, SwimmieBuds are mom-invented, top-quality and individually wrapped to be compact and dirt-proof - perfect for on-the-go!

Website:  http://www.diaperbuds.com/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/#search?q=%40diaperbuds

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/DiaperBuds

Selling for: $18.00

Parking Pal

Win a FishPal!  Parking lots can be dangerous, even fatal, for children. Protect your little loved ones with a colorful aid that keeps them near to you and far from moving vehicles. Kids love using the Parking Pal, while being taught responsibility in parking lots and around vehicles.

Website:  www.parkingpalmagnet.com

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/#!/@parkingpal

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/parkingpal

Selling for:  $8.99

Little Jots

Win a Little JOTS book and 1 refill package!  Little JOTS is meant to brighten your child's day, these colorful, fun and positive "lunchbox" notecards are the perfect special notes, helping create lifetime memories. This Little JOTS kit is purse-sized and refillable, including fun and colourul note cards, a pen, and "kiss" and "hug" stickers.  Choose from a variety of pre-written notes or personally write your own: "I heart u", sealing it with a sticker and popping it into your child's bag before he heads to CAMP. Little JOTS help the busy parent stay connected!. These little notes are a perfect way to let your child know that he or she is in your heart always.

Website:  www.littlejots.com

Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/littlejots

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Jots/116104015092865

Selling for:   $22.00

We look forward to your entries!

Thanks,

SwimZip

A special thanks to Z3 Technologies

Memorial Day Weekend Swimwear

Are you looking for that perfect swimwear for Memorial Day Weekend?!  Well stop your search!

SwimZip is the perfect swimwear for the holiday weekends.  You get comfort, function, and head-turning fashion for your little one!  We have four amazing new style SwimZip's you can take your kids boating, fishing, floating, swimming, splashing, and BBQing for the holidays!

Parents and grandparents will not have to worry about getting a sunburn at all!  SwimZip is UPF 50+ that will keep your children and grandchildren safe from the sun all weekend long! Don't stress about reapplying sunscreen, just put on your SwimZip and plan for hours of fun in the sun.  The zipper rash guard makes is super easy to put on and take off.  The days where you pulled a rash guard over a kids head are over, that is no fun for the parent or the kid - stock up on the must have swimwear of 2012!

Which is your favorite:  Beach Bum, Surfer Dude, Sassy Surfer, or Ruffle Me Pretty!

Also, find us on facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/SwimZip

Photos by:
Child Essence Photography
Amazing Grace
MIsty Lingnau Photography

Best Swimwear Collection - Vote SwimZip

SwimZip needs your voting skills!  


SwimZip is hoping to win its first EVER Earnie Award!  Winning the Earnie Award will solidify that SwimZip is the most stylish, functional, and best swimwear line for kids.  We need your help to win this!  


I have put together a step by step guide on how to vote for SwimZip.  Could you please take a second to vote SwimZip is the Best Swimwear and Best Swimwear Collection?


Thank you,
Betsy Johnson
SwimZip Founder and President


Start by going to this site:  http://www.earnshaws.com/earnie-awards-1

http://www.earnshaws.com/earnie-awards-1

Wholesale SwimZip

SwimZip is so excited to share with you it's wholesale site! We have such an amazing family of retailers that we have set up a place where you can find everything you need!


SwimZip's retailers are a very important pare of our business. If you are a retailer interest in carrying our stylish UV 50+ swimwear line for newborn to children, and for both boys and girls we would love to hear from you!


Once you become an approved SwimZip retailer you will learn about the benefits, rewards and profits that come from being a part of the SwimZip family. You get exclusive support and access to SwimZip Logo's, catalogs for easy of ordering, free advertising on SwimZip's website, 24 hour information, and much much more. Become a retailer today for SwimZip and see the many rewards!


If you have any questions, please fee free to contact our Wholesale Department wholesalers@SwimZip.com. We look forward to working with you!


Get signed up here! http://www.swimzip.com/wholesale.htm


SwimZip is getting another huge order, so if you don't already carry SwimZip for spring/summer 2012, please let us know! We might be able to accommodate your order!


A huge thank you to all our amazing retailers out there, we couldn't do it without you!


Thank you,
Betsy Johnson
SwimZip Founder & President

New Kids Swimwear

SwimZip is in love with it's new WEBSITE!  Have you had a chance to take a look at it yet?!

Z3 Technologies has designed a totally fun, hip, and functional website!  You can write about why you love your SwimZips or upload photos of your SwimZip's in action from this spring/summer!  We'd love to hear what you think about your SwimZips!

Thank you so much for the amazing website Z3 Technologies!

Thank you, Betsy!

So many amazing functions - we love our scrolling photos on the home page!

Best Kids Swimwear

SwimZip has been so lucky to have so much press!  We have been hearing about how much people love SwimZip and the great reviews we had to share this amazing opportunity to actually WIN a SwimZip!  Hurry over to Suzy Said and enter to win a SwimZip now!

SwimZip is the best kids swimwear around.  People are asking us all the time I came up with the idea ... the UPF and full zipper swimwear is perfect!  Thanks everyone!

Check it out here:  http://suzysaid.com/index.php?page=stories&family=galpal

Thanks so much Rachel Florio too for helping us get so much fab press!  :)  You can also buy a SwimZip on our webpage:  http://www.SwimZip.com

Surf Rash Guards for Kids

SwimZip has four new amazingly fashion forward surfer rash guards for your kids!  SwimZip is a great swimwear choice for your kids because of the UV 50+ that will keep your children sun safe all summer long.  Parents are calling it the BEST KIDS SWIMWEAR!  We are so flattered!

SwimZip's swimwear is the perfect swimsuit for your child who loves to play at the beach while you enjoy surfing and catching waves!  

Are you looking for the hip and fun swimwear for your kids this summer, no need to look further!  Check out SwimZip:  http://www.SwimZip.com

Photographed here is Cash wearing his Beach Bum SwimZip and full length zipper rash guard! Sizes are:  6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months, 2T, 3T, and 4T swimwear.  Perfect for babies, toddlers, and children!

Disney Cruise

We love this review done by And Twins Make 5!!  Thank you so much for great review of SwimZip and glad it was such a great sun protection for the kids!

"However, the company SwimZip heard about our planned trip and sent us one of their swim shirts to try out.  I was an instant fan!  No more pushing and pulling it over the kids heads as they yell that I'm caught on their ear or hurting their chin.  This ingenious shirt zips on and off making it easy to put on or take off even when totally wet."

SwimZip makes sun protection easy for parents and children!  It's so easy to put on and take off a wet rash guard now!

You can order your SwimZip for your Disney Cruise, or for any Cruise from SwimZip at Shop SwimZip.  We hope we can make your Disney Dream Cruise even more fun with no sunburns and easy to put on and easy to take off sun protection.

"I don't have to sunscreen" - UV rash guards for kids

We love hearing from our amazing SwimZip fans!

Look how much fun our newest SwimZip fan is having in her Sassy Surfer SwimZip and Zipper Rash Guard!!  Her whole family has a blast spending time outside and now they do not have to worry about sunburns or lathering on sunscreen!

"I'm a girl on the go! Thanks for the SwimZip Betsy! Now I don't have to sit still while mom slathers me with sunscreen. I just zip on my shirt and I'm off! You've made me one happy girl!"

SwimZip makes UV protection easy!  The zipper down the front makes putting on and taking off the swim shirt a breeze!

Our newest fan is in a Sassy Surfer SwimZip size 12-18 months

Do you want to get your child a rash guard or swim shirt - hurry over to http://www.swimzip.com to get one for your child or grandchild!

Don't forget you can always find SwimZip updates on Facebook as well:  http://www.facebook.com/SwimZip  

Best Kids Swimwear - SwimZip

Everyone Loves SwimZip for one reason or another!  I've heard quite a few, so take a look at what others are saying about why they think SwimZip is the best choice for children's swimwear.

The designs and features of each SwimZip makes it so unique and special!  Each SwimZip swimsuit and zipper rash guard is designed with the baby, toddler, and child in mind.  That is what makes our product so great!

Here is a quick look at why people are falling in love with SwimZip Swimwear and Zipper Rash Guards!

Also SwimZip is an award winning product.  It has been awarded the Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval and Mom's Choice Awards. 

Here are a few comments from the PTPA team who selected SwimZip to be an Award Winning Product.

"My daughter and I both enjoyed this swim shirt. It was easy for both of us to take off and put on and she could easily do it herself. It is great for a day at the beach or for swim classes."

"My children always wear UV protective bathing suits and the zipper in this shirt makes it so much more convenient to get on and off! What a fabulous idea!"

"The SwimZip is a swim shirt that not only helps to protect your little one from the sun's harmful rays, but is also fashionable and durable. Its best feature is the full length zipper which allows you to easily put on and pull off the swim shirt without causing too much trouble for you or your little one. A great product to bring to the pool for any parent!"

"Have you ever seen the face of a child well pulling there tight necked swim shirts over there head when wet? Fear in there eyes, and a bit dizzy after it's all done. SwimZip has the prefect solution. A thick durable Zipper! There UV protection swim shirts have a tag-less neck, very comfortable durable material and it comes with a ZIP!"

What do you think?  Leave a comment below, we'd love to hear your thoughts on SwimZipSwimwear for babies, toddlers, and children!

1.  UPF 50+ Sun Protection:   Ultraviolet Protection Factor of 50+ means that a fabric is excellent at blocking the sun’s UVA & UVB rays.

2.  Zipper Garage:  Park your zipper in its garage (a fold of soft fabric over the top of the zipper) to avoid scratched and irritated chins

3.  Zipper:  Easy to take on and take off your wet swimwear with our full length zipper.

4.  Fabric:  Lycra/Nylon blend allows for quick drying and extremely soft swimwear

5.  Chlorine Resistant:  Our fabric is long lasting.

6.  Flatlock Stitching:  Flat stitching leaves no chafing or irritating seams.

7.  Raglan Sleeves:  Tons of motion in the arms to play in the sun.

8.  Protective Zipper Flap:   The inner flap will keep your child’s tummy safe when zipping on their SwimZip.

9.  Working Drawstrings & Elastic Waistband:  Our swim bottoms fit and stretch to fit almost any size!

10.  Built-In Liner:  No need to wear anything underneath.  Our liner is built in.  

Don't forget you can find SwimZip online:  http://www.SwimZip.com

Stylish Rash Guard for Kids - Photo Shoot!

Over the last few days SwimZip has been very busy with fun photo shoots!  SwimZip has had a blast shooting all over NYC, Vegas, Chicago and so many more amazing places.  We've been able to get so many amazing photos, I'll be showing you a sneak peak over the next few days of some of my favorites.
All the kids and parents loved how easy it was to get their UV swimwear on and off!  The zipper on the rash guard makes it a ZIP to change!  

Which is your favorite SwimZip photograph?!

Ruffle Me Pretty SwimZip and Zipper Rash Guard and Surfer Dude SwimZip and Zipper Rash Guard at the beach

 Be sure to get your Sassy Surfer SwimZip and Zipper Rash Guard!!  Spending hours in the sun is a blast when you don't have to worry about sunburns and with SwimZip you'll be worry free!

 Play time in at the lake in my Ruffle Me Pretty SwimZip and Zipper Rash Guard

 Sassy Surfer SwimZip and Zipper Rash Guard enjoying playing in the front yard!  SwimZip's are perfect for the pool, beach, lake, and front yard sprinklers and pools!

Big sister and little sister have matching swimsuits with UV 50+!  SwimZip sizes range from 6M - 4T this year!  Diapers fit into the bottoms!  Sassy Surfer SwimZip and Zipper Rash Guard

 It is girl time!  Girls love to hang out in their SwimZip for hours, playing at the pool, chatting with their friends and making a splash!  Check out Ruffle Me Pretty SwimZip and Zipper Rash Guard and Sassy Surfer SwimZip and Zipper Rash Guard!

Surfer Dude SwimZip and Zipper Rash Guard is styling at the beach!  With this fashion your little guy will be turning heads with his swimsuit.

SwimZip is a UV 50+ swimwear line for babies, toddlers, and children.  Our full length zipper down the front is so unique!  It makes taking on and off your rash guard a breeze!  No more struggling with pulling off a wet swimsuit, now you just unzip and your kids have a blast all day long!  Hurry and get your SwimZip now:  http://www.SwimZip.com 

SwimZip is the must have kids swimwear for summer!!

Kids Swimwear and Zipper Rash Guard - Hurry Order Now!

Today was our first newsletter!  SwimZip set out a newsletter in regards to pre-ordering its four new styles!  You can find the newsletter here, and do not forget to subscribe to the newsletter in the upper left hand corner, so you can find out about SwimZip deals and everything else SwimZip!

Our stylish UV 50+ swimwear is getting such great reviews and we're getting so many orders in today!  Hurry to get your size and style before we run out!

Here is a link to the SwimZip Newsletter!

Thanks!
Betsy Johnson
SwimZip Founder

What is UPF?

I get asked all the time, what in the world is UPF, why is it important and what is the different between SPF and UPF?

SPF
SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. It is the ratio of UV radiation dose required to produce recognizable redness on skin that has been protected with a sunscreen from the UV radiation dose required to produce the same redness on unprotected skin (using a clinical test procedure on human skin). SPF tells you how much longer it will take for your skin to begin to redden with the product on than if your skin was unprotected. The percentage of burning UV rays that a product blocks does not increase proportionally with the SPF value. So SPF values indicate a function of skin reddening.

UPF
UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor. It is the ratio of the average effective ultraviolet radiation (UVR) irradiance transmitted and calculated through air to the average effective UVR irradiance transmitted and calculated through fabric. In other words, it is the amount of ultraviolet radiation that a fabric blocks. Hence UPF values are used in the Fabric's UV transmittance test by spectrophotometer equipment

The Australian Government, a leader is UV research for over two decades, has stated that, "Over-exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) can cause sunburn, skin damage and an increased risk of developing skin cancer. Clothing provides one of the most convenient forms of protection against UVR but not all garments offer sufficient sun protection"

UPF protection is very important to babies because many sunscreens have nasty chemicals in them that they absorb very quickly.  Babies and children also do not have great cooling systems in their bodies, and the sunscreen does not allow them to sweat so they cannot cool themselves.  So, why not zip your baby or child up in a SwimZip and let them play for hours at the pool without a worry?

You will see that SwimZip has tags on all its apparel that will show that it is UPF 50+!

Thanks!

Betsy Johnson

SwimZip Founder & President

Our 2012 catalog is in it's final stages of production!!  With new amazing styles of UPF swimwear for children (full length zipper rash guards) you better send us a email info@swimzip.com if you would like to save yourself a color or size!

We have changed our sizing this year.  SwimZip is entering baby rash guards and will be offering 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months, 2T, 3T, and 4T! We will have four styles total, two rash guards for girls with matching bottoms and two rash guards for boys with matching bottoms!

What do you think of the hip UPF swimwear for kids?  Do you have yours at home, if so we love to see your photos!

Thanks!

Betsy Johnson

SwimZip Founder

http://www.swimzip.com

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