Summer is a great time to have fun with the family. Water activities are often preferred, and rightly so. They allow you to relax while enjoying the summer sun.
And toddlers are no exception. Baby swimming is an ideal activity to develop your child's motor skills. However, it is important to choose the right equipment to ensure safe swimming.
Let’s focus today on models designed for 2-year-olds: the benefits of using a pool float for a 2-year-old child, which types of pool floats to choose, and what other possible alternatives exist?
The benefits of a pool float for 2-year-old kids
Before starting this article, check out our full collection of floats for 2-year-old children. On the collection page, you have the option to sort the products by the child's specific age or by the type of model you're looking for (seat, reclined, with parasol, animals...). This will help you choose your pool float.
Historically, the inflatable float was a rescue device that protected individuals from drowning. But in 2024, the role of the baby pool float is not limited to just rescue.
A true fashion phenomenon, the baby pool float has seen many improvements in recent years. Each newly developed model is intended for a specific age group and a particular activity: learning to swim, discovering water, baby swimming...
The use of a swim float for young children offers many advantages:
- Baby swimming and body awareness 👶: the earlier a child discovers their body, the more natural physical abilities they will develop.
- Ideal learning to swim 🏊: the float for young children is an appropriate tool for learning to swim safely and with confidence.
- Peace of mind for parents ✔️: while every parent should play the role of lifeguard during each swim by closely monitoring their child, the swim ring adds extra safety, reassuring for parents.
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Different types of pool floats for 2-year-old children
Today, there are so many different models that it becomes difficult to make a choice based on the child's age. This article aims to help you choose your float for a 2-year-old child by detailing the latest trendy models.
Your little one will then be able to get familiar with the aquatic environment and discover the joys of outdoor activities.
The seat float
The seat float for 2-year-old babies is a staple in this category. Available in different designs and sizes, the seat-shaped child pool float provides great freedom of movement and a reassuring seated position for the little one.
Generally composed of double independent floats, our seat floats or pant floats are robust. Their circular shapes provide very good buoyancy and significant mobility.
Animal-shaped seat float models are hugely successful:
- Flamingo child float,
- Unicorn inflatable child float,
- Shark child float,
- Swan child float.
Other models besides the animal formats are also available in our online store specialized in inflatable pool accessories. Notably, discover the inflatable boat child float, a true bestseller in the collection.
The swimmer float
The swimmer baby float is based on a different concept from the seat float. Here, the child adopts a more natural swimming position, reminiscent of the crawl or backstroke position. This model creates swimmer reflexes in the babies who use it.
Generally very stable and secured with safety straps, the swimmer child float will allow your child to develop their swimming skills at lightning speed!
Different models are available in our store. The Mambobaby models have revolutionized this year with unbreakable technology PearlFoamTM and a 100% waterproof TPU material that is gentle on your baby's skin.
These ergonomic formats are very popular among children. The Swimtrainer float has also been a bestseller for many years.
Just like the seat float, the reclining baby float is available in animal formats with the duck float, bear float, and frog float. Enough to brighten your baby's swim!
Our recommendation: consider opting for a model with an anti-turnover cushion. This will add extra stability and reassure your child.
The float with sunshade
We all enjoy spending time outside each summer to sunbathe and have fun in the sun. However, UV rays can become harmful to the youngest ones when exposed for too long.
The sunshades integrated into our floats help protect your child from ultraviolet rays. These sunshades offer UPF 50+ UV protection, allowing your baby to swim during a sunny afternoon.
The classic swim ring is also an interesting model, but only once your baby is large enough to properly handle the aquatic environment (generally from 3 years old).
Alternatives to the inflatable float: armbands and floating swimsuits
The swim armband and swimming vest are recommended from 2 and a half years old. They can be a great alternative to the inflatable float, provided the child is large enough to adopt a horizontal position with the head lifted.
It is important to choose a model that matches your toddler's weight to ensure good buoyancy. There are also foam models, avoiding the hassle of inflating.
The swimsuit with an integrated float helps the child float while leaving them in full control of their movements. Ideal for learning to swim once your child has already discovered the water environment and is comfortable in it.
Choose the right float for your little 2-year-old now
The article is coming to an end. We have covered the floats for 2-year-old children and possible alternatives. We hope this article will help you choose the right model for your child.
Visit our different collections of baby floats now, categorized by age and type, allowing you to make the right choices easily.
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