Children and babies love spending time in pools and particularly enjoy the aquatic environment. There are many reasons for this. First, it is a refreshing activity, and during the summer season, it is often very hot… Swimming in the pool or in the sea is a way to cool down and relieve the "engine overheating" for our little ones 👶
It is also a friendly activity that allows parents and children to spend pleasant moments together and thus develop their relationships in the best possible way.
Spending time in the pool or at the beach with your baby is extraordinary, but you must still ensure their safety. This is why a child pool float is something to consider before "diving into the deep end" 🏊
What is a child pool float and what are its advantages?
Historically, the inflatable float is a lifesaving device used to float on the water's surface, preventing individuals from drowning. Today, the inflatable float represents much more than just a lifesaving tool.
For adults, the pool float is a true outdoor decor accessory. These giant, original floats create an exotic atmosphere conducive to relaxation and leisure ☀️
Baby pool floats, also called baby floats, are inflatable accessories that allow children and babies to swim safely thanks to perfect stability and buoyancy (for high-quality models).
Our little ones are then comfortable and can approach the water with confidence and joy. Using a swimming float for children has the following advantages:
- Aquatic and physical awakening👶: the earlier the child discovers their body, the more natural physical abilities they will have.
- Ideal learning to swim 🏊: the float for young children is an adequate tool to teach your child to swim safely and confidently.
- Peace of mind for parents✔️: although each parent must play the role of lifeguard during every swim, closely watching their child, the swim ring adds an extra layer of security, reassuring for parents.
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The different types of floats for children
Discover through this buying guide all the latest trending floats for children. It is important to choose a child float based on the age of your little one (there are floats for infants, floats for 2-year-old babies, 1-year-olds, 3-year-olds, and older) and their comfort level with the aquatic environment:
Are they comfortable in the water? Do they need reassurance (a stable seated position, for example)? Are they a true fan of the aquatic environment (swimming is second nature to them)? Let’s discover below the best floats for children.
1) Baby float with harness
One of the best-sellers from our collection of inflatable baby floats. An essential for aquatic awakening, this baby float with harness is perfect for learning to swim and the baby's first baths.
Its technical characteristics make it a top-choice inflatable baby float:
- Swimming position at 40°, ideal for learning to swim,
- Back and stomach support for perfect stability,
- Robust and durable thanks to its high-quality waterproof PVC construction certified CE,
- Easy adjustment and handling with a strap, belt, and crotch strap attachment system.
This pool float is suitable for children from 3 months to 6 years, available in 3 sizes to satisfy the greatest number. For more details, please consult our product page:
2) Baby float with sunshade
You probably know that UV rays, in high doses, can be very harmful to the youngest. It is therefore important to reduce the exposure of babies to ultraviolet rays during the summer. But this does not necessarily mean keeping our little ones inside and preventing them from going outside.
Thanks to our baby floats with sunshade (available in different original and whimsical models), it is now possible for the child to spend the whole afternoon in the pool while being fully protected from the sun. This way, they can fully enjoy the outdoor games at their disposal.
A real plus and a guarantee of peace of mind for every parent during their vacation. Discover below the models of inflatable floats in the shape of boats, flamingos, or swans, all equipped with an integrated sunshade:
3) Baby seat float, animals and food
In general, if the previous two types of models did not catch your eye, we recommend opting for a baby seat float. These floats are equipped with a "seat" that allows the child to be completely safe in their inflatable float. There is no risk of them slipping out of the float and drowning.
In 2024, our team worked intensively to evolve this collection of baby floats. We chose to integrate many models of inflatable baby floats in the shape of animals and food into our online store.
The vibrant colors of these floats make them a trendy and fun pool accessory for children. They can ride their favorite animal, like the unicorn, the yellow duck, the flamingo, the swan… and have a blast. Or they can choose our inflatable floats in the shape of exotic fruits like the pineapple or the watermelon… Discover them now on our website:
In 2024, the child pool float remains an amazing tool to introduce our little ones to the incredible world of the aquatic environment. For children from 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years up to 5 or 6 years, these inflatable products with fun shapes will delight them while keeping them safe.
4) Armbands, vests, floating swimsuits, and swim belts
Other alternatives (armbands, belts, floating swimsuits...) provide more freedom for the child but they must already be confident when in the water.
Armbands, for example, help the child learn by assisting them to float on the water's surface. The child is free to move and is not attached to a flotation device, like an inflatable float, for instance.
This is particularly pleasant for the child when they are already very comfortable in the water. We generally recommend swimming armbands for children aged 2 to 3 years.
The floating swimsuit or swim vest is nothing more than a garment made of foam floats. Like swimming armbands, the floating swimsuit gives your little one a lot of freedom of movement. However, you need to be careful about backward tipping, which is easy to do in this case. It is particularly suitable for children aged 2.5 to 3 years and older.
The swim belt and pool noodle are perfect tools for learning to swim for children around 4 to 5 years old. These floating devices are particularly used by lifeguards in pools.
Why choose our baby floats?
Our inflatable floats are all made from high-quality reinforced PVC and are waterproof. This robust material allows our inflatable products to last over time and withstand many summers.
Our customer service, 100% in English, is available and ready to assist you in your choices. Feel free to contact us at support@unicornfloat.com, and we will respond to your questions within 24 to 48 hours maximum. We look forward to hearing from you.
