[Quiet Man Cometh]

Not sure about swimmer's legs (though I had a similar issue to Tiva as a baby and had little boots as well). If you're uncertain about tape, you might try vet wrap. It's like a tensor bandage that sticks to itself. It's a few dollars a roll, I think. It's often used to wrap bandages but I saw it used in dog shows to make little cones around long haired dogs ears to protect the grooming job. Point is it doesn't stick so much to the fur and it's easy to secure.