High-Quality Swim Goggles for Kids

If your child plans to take up organized swimming, or if he just has sensitive eyes, you'll want to purchase him a pair of swimming goggles to increase vision underwater. Like with other sporting equipment for children, "high quality" is defined largely by how well the goggles fit your child.

  1. Considerations

    • It's best to shop for swimming goggles with your child so that she can try them on and ensure that they properly fit her face and are comfortable. Look for goggles that cover the eyes comfortably and don't impede your child's vision. She should be able to open and close her eyes without batting her eyelashes against the goggles. Goggles that use a rubber or silicone lining will provide a durable seal against the skin, ensuring that no water leaks in. Also have your child wear them for a minute to test that they're comfortable around the nose, eyes and sides. Adjustable straps and nose pieces will create a more customized fit.

    Speedo Kids Vanquisher

    • Bestcovery.com ranked the Speedo Vanquisher Plus its No. 1 "Best Swimming Goggle," and Speedo itself identifies the Vanquisher 2.0 as one of its best sellers. The Vanquisher isn't only for adults, though; the Kids Vanquisher sizes the goggles down for your kids. The goggles feature double-cushioned silicone gaskets for added comfort and anti-fog lenses. According to Speedo, the goggles are designed to fit smaller faces.

    TYR Swimple Metallized Goggles

    • These kids' goggles include an easy-to-fit head-strap that will allow even the smallest children to get just the right fit in seconds. Your child need only press the release button and slide the strap to size them. The silicone gaskets are hypoallergenic and the polycarbonate lenses offer UV protection and anti-fogging. The Swimples earned a 4.5-star (out of 5) review on SwimOutlet.com (44 reviews).

    Speedo Tye Dye Swim Goggles

    • Speedo Tye Dye Goggles provide a mix of function and fashion. The silicone seals lock out water and the colorful, tie-dye-inspired frames make a stylish splash at any race or swimming event. The silicone head strap is adjustable, as is the nosepiece. The lenses offer UV protection and are shatter-resistant and anti-fog. The goggles cost under $8 as of winter 2011, so if your child loses or outgrows them, it won't be a huge financial crisis.

    Aqua Sphere Seal Kid

    • A little larger than your typical, beady-eyed swim goggles, the Seal Kid goggles from Aqua Sphere provide 180 degrees of vision. The Plexisol lenses give 100 percent UV protection, anti-fogging and scratch resistance. The easy-adjust buckle makes strap adjustment simple. The Seals come in clear, blue and smoke lenses, offering something for all light conditions. Twenty-five Amazon reviewers gave these goggles a 4.5-star rating.