Product test
The Cressi snorkel mask’s surprisingly comfortable
by Siri Schubert
Safe bathing for babies and toddlers
27.8.2019
Translation: machine translated
With the floating seat from floaties, you can splash around in the water without having to hold your child in your arms all the time. But don't let them out of your sight despite the buoyancy aid.
There is a large selection of swimming aids for babies and toddlers. They all ensure safety when swimming. In addition to the classic swimming wings, waistcoats and rings are also available. This summer, however, I discovered the best product among all the swimming aids in our range for me: the Hydrokids swimming seat from floaties.
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The floating seat is so compact that it fits easily into the swim bag. Once you get to the water, you simply inflate it and off you go for a swim.
Where I tend to be afraid that the little ones will slip out if they make the wrong move, the floating seat offers a safe alternative. You simply place the baby or toddler in the seat and let them float.
The wide leg opening gives your baby enough freedom of movement. The fixed strip between the legs prevents it from slipping out. Safety valves and four air chambers provide additional protection. The seams are turned inwards so as not to injure the body. An inflatable backrest protects the head.
My impression:
I think the floating seat from floaties is great. While I play in the water with my older daughter, my one-and-a-half-year-old daughter floats in the seat next to me. She is clearly having fun and fidgets with her legs in the water. Thanks to the large pneumatic tyre, she neither swallows water nor sinks her head into it, as is often the case with the Flügeli. Nevertheless, the seat has one drawback for me: as my little one reflexively grips the ring with her arms, she can't splash around in the cool water with her hands. She literally hangs in the seat.
The seat is not suitable for older children who are more active in the water. The air ring restricts the child too much. In this case, I recommend the tried-and-tested wings. Depending on how confident your child is in the pool, even in combination with a swim ring. Alternatively, you can use life jackets. But no matter which buoyancy aid you choose, never let your child out of your sight.
Have you had similar experiences with this product or do you recommend a different buoyancy aid? Blow up your opinion and let your air out in the comment box below.
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