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Swimming - toddler floating aid?

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WaltzingWaters · 11/02/2024 11:23

My DS is almost 2 and I take him swimming weekly, but just the two of us, not lessons.

He loves the water and until now I’ve just held him, but I’m wondering whether to get a floating device of some kind so he can start trying to move himself. Do you have any recommendations?
I nannied for a family who used floatsuits which seemed great, and could be gradually removed as they progressed, but just seeing if anyone has any advice/reviews on floatsuits, other floating aids, or if it’s best to just keep holding him? Thanks!

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Viewfrommyhouse · 11/02/2024 11:26

Ds had a Puddle Jumper. They were great!

InTheRainOnATrain · 11/02/2024 11:45

I just used basic armbands. They do the job and are inexpensive, kids can have fun and develop water confidence. I know that they’re not a good position for learning to actually swim but they can’t really do that anyway before 3.5-4 anyway as the muscle strength isn’t there. DD started 2:1 swimming lessons at 3.5 and was confidentially doing a length of the toddler pool by 4 on her front and back with no flotation devices needed. So clearly not harmed by the armbands! We’ll do the same with her younger brother.

Cantsleepdontsleep · 11/02/2024 14:34

Puddle jumper. We tried so many things (including those vests which seemed to want him to float face down) before we were recommended these by a swimming instructor. They are amazing and still allow the children to develop swimming skills. They are also categorised as a life saving device (low category though) unlike armbands/vets/floatation suits etc.

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WaltzingWaters · 11/02/2024 19:09

Thank you everyone for your advice. Many options!

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