| So your child has fallen in love with gymnastics. | | | | low. Also, make sure that the fabric that touches |
| No matter if it was the grace of the balance | | | | her skin doesn't cause undo irritation. |
| beam, or the bounciness of the trampoline, your | | | | Style |
| child has been bitten by the tumbling bug. But | | | | Of course, the style of the outfit is definitely |
| before she can obtain that gold medal, your | | | | something that your child will make sure is |
| Olympic star needs a gymnastic leotard. Before | | | | considered. Remember, part of the purpose of |
| you go out and buy the latest trend in leotards, | | | | any gymnastic leotard is to help your child feel |
| there are a few things to consider. | | | | confident and comfortable, both in her ability and |
| Size | | | | her appearance. Therefore, pay attention to the |
| Believe it or not, the size and overall fit of the | | | | colors and textures of the suit and make sure |
| gymnastic leotard is something that a lot of | | | | that it is something that she will want to wear. |
| parents either don't understand, or overlook. The | | | | Overall Sturdiness |
| size of the outfit isn't always about the number | | | | You know that your child is a very active person. |
| on the tag, so make sure that your child tries on | | | | After all, she didn't learn to love gymnastics from |
| each potential outfit. Look to make sure that the | | | | sitting in front of the television. Because of her |
| leotard gives freedom of movement in the legs, | | | | active nature, chances are the outfit that you |
| arms. Also make sure that it allows for enough | | | | choose today for her gymnastic classes will go |
| movement in the chest and neck area. In fact, it | | | | through quite a bit of abuse. Between the floor |
| is not a bad idea to have your child do a few | | | | exercises, the uneven bars, and the ever popular |
| somersaults in the outfit to make sure that she | | | | trampoline, there is a distinct possibility that the |
| has a full range of motion. | | | | leotard could rip or tear. So, to prolong the life of |
| Fabric | | | | the outfit, but sure to choose one with quality |
| Another aspect that every parent should consider | | | | stitching, strong fabric, and is machine washable. |
| when choosing a tumbling outfit for their child is | | | | These are just a few things to consider when |
| the type of fabric. Most gymnastic leotards today | | | | choosing the gymnastic leotard for your child. The |
| are comprised of a combination of spandex, | | | | size, the fabric, and the style of the outfit are all |
| Lycra®, cotton, or other synthetic fabric. If | | | | things that will help your young child learn and |
| your child has sensitive skin, consider leotards | | | | grow in the challenging and rewarding world of |
| where the overall synthetic fabric percentage is | | | | gymnastics. |