Board shorts for girls? Like, totally.

From hour-long swim lessons to screaming leaps over our backyard sprinkler, my daughters will spend much of the summer in their bathing suits. That's why we're turning to the swimwear from Girls4Sport which boasts a line of swimsuits mad…

Board shorts for girls? Like, totally.
From hour-long swim lessons to screaming leaps over our backyard sprinkler, my daughters will spend much of the summer in their bathing suits. That's why we're turning to the swimwear from Girls4Sport which boasts a line of swimsuits made for active, run-don't-walk toddlers, girls and women.

I'm loving the cool surfer-style board shorts for girls, which is such a cool look on older kids with a halter swim top. But there are plenty of traditional styles to choose from too, all made of soft, quick-dry fabrics which stay comfy when the girls hang out in them all afternoon. And since along with my love for the water my brood has also inherited my pasty-white complexion, it is a relief to know that at least some of their body is covered in UPF 50+ fabric. -Christina

Visit the Girls4Sport website and check out their "Pink Store" where 5% of all purchases go to a breast cancer support fund.

Congratulations to Sharon B, lucky winner of the $50 GC to Girls4Sports!

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