10/08/2026
🛟 Let’s talk flotation devices …
Life jackets should only be used for open water swim not in pools. Do not rely on flotation devices solely for your child to enjoy the water. Instead they should learn life saving skills appropriate for their age.
But once your child has survival swimming skills I do like this “float”. This is great for a child old enough to swim to it AND climb on it to rest or for a toddler (parent can place child inside).
Why? Because it doesn’t put the child in a vertical position with them doing a bicycle kick. This float allows for the child to rest while sitting or lying on their back or belly.
So if you are feeling like your child would benefit from a floatation device this might be a good solution.
📣 Remember this is NOT A REPLACEMENT for actual survival swimming skills AND close parental supervision is still necessary.