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Swimming with the children is a lot of fun and with pool floats this can be done in a safe way.
There are many types of armbands on the market.
Here you will first find our favorite swimming armbands in a handy overview.
We have divided the floats into different categories, so that you can choose the best one at a glance.
Then read on below the table for more details on each product. We'll tell you exactly what makes these floats so good.
| Pool float | Images |
|---|---|
| Dear pool baby: Baby float |  |
| Best loose armbands child: Intex armbands deluxe |  |
| Best pool toddler 1 year: Fisher-price swimming seat |  |
| Best pool for 2 years: Swim trainer Classic Orange |  |
| Best pool for 3 years: Finding Dory pool float |  |
| Best float baby around neck: Roxy Kids Flipper |  |
| Best pool flamingo: Out of the blue |  |
| Best pool unicorn: Intex Inflatable Unicorn |  |
| Best pool Woezel and Pip: Rubo Toys Swimming ring |  |
| Best pool duck: Intex for Kids |  |
| Best pool with handles: Intex Monster Truck |  |
| Best pool Frozen: Disney Swim Ring |  |
| Best Pool Paw Patrol: PAW Patrol swim ring |  |
| Best pool behind boat: Mesle Hurricane Speed |  |
| Best cork pool: Beco Sea Life Swimming Belt |  |
| Dear pool twins: TwinThings |  |
| Best float shark: Shark 3D Swim Set |  |
| Best pool mermaid: Big Mouth Tail Pool Float |  |
| Best pool with sun screen: MMexclusive Swimming Boat |  |
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Buy at Bol.comWhat we discuss in this comprehensive post:
- 1 All kinds of floats: which one is best for your child?
- 2 Best floats rated for all ages
- 2.1 Best float baby: Baby Float
- 2.2 Best loose armbands for child: Intex armbands deluxe
- 2.3 Best swimming ring toddler 1 year: Fisher-price swimming chair
- 2.4 Best pool 2 years: Swim trainer Classic Orange
- 2.5 Best pool for 3 years: Finding Dory pool
- 2.6 Best pool baby around neck: Roxy Kids Flipper
- 2.7 Best pool flamingo: Out of the blue
- 2.8 Best pool unicorn: Intex Inflatable Unicorn
- 2.9 Best pool Woezel and Pip: Rubo Toys Swim Ring
- 2.10 Best pool duck: Intex for Children
- 2.11 Best pool with handles: Intex Monster Truck
- 2.12 Best pool Frozen: Disney Swim Ring
- 2.13 Best Pool Paw Patrol: PAW Patrol Swim Ring
- 2.14 Best float behind boat: Mesle Hurricane Speed
- 2.15 Best Cork Swimming Belt: Beco Sea Life Swimming Belt
- 2.16 Best Pool Twins: Twin Things
- 2.17 Best Pool Shark: Shark 3D Swim Set
- 2.18 Best pool mermaid: Big Mouth Tail Pool Float
- 2.19 Best pool with sun screen: MMexclusive Swim Boat
- 3 Swimming is healthy!
- 4 Can a newborn baby be in the swimming pool?
- 5 What are floats made of?
- 6 Can you leave a pool in the pool overnight?
- 7 How to store floats and inflatable toys?
- 8 How do you clean dirty swimming rings?
- 9 What's the easiest way to inflate a pool?
- 10 What is the fastest way to deflate a pool?
- 11 So many different pools
All kinds of floats: which one is best for your child?
As soon as you start looking for a good pool for your kids, you will immediately encounter many. There is a lot to choose!
You have the choice between a swimming ring, swimming wings, life jacket, swimming trainer, swimming collar, swimming cork or puddle jumper.
Swimming pool:
If you are going to swim with your baby for the first time, a pool in which your little one can sit is ideal. This floating ring is very suitable for children who cannot yet sit independently.
They can relax and lean against the inflatable ledge.
Swimming Lions:
You slide wings or armbands around your child's upper arms. This way your child will float above water.
As soon as your child makes propulsive movements with arms and legs, they will enter a horizontal swimming position.
Inflatable armbands give children freedom to move in water, they are not always convenient to put on.
Life jacket or flotation suit:
Made for children to learn to swim under supervision and not for recreational free swimming.
The Swimsafe turns out to be a good one. It is a floating suit that is often used in swimming lessons.
Swim trainer:
A swimming trainer is a swimming harness with an inflatable belly piece and seat belt. The belly piece provides a natural prone position and an active swimming position.
Would you like to use the pool a little longer? Then it is smarter to choose a swimming trainer such as Freds Swim Trainer.
(Featured in our Top 19) for children from 3 months of age weighing 6 to 18 pounds.
Swim collar:
This is an inflatable pool ring that goes around a baby's neck. The rim feels soft around the neck and it is very relaxed for babies to float in the pool.
The Baby Swimmer, for example, is suitable for children from 0 to 2 years or 3 to 12 kilos. It gives your baby freedom of movement and is therefore good for muscle development.
You can already use this for babies from eight weeks.
I found two videos where you can get a good look at the swim collar in action with cute babies:
One is from the Maddy Meer with Mama vlog in which her baby uses one in the pool. The second more a product video with a baby in the pool made by Babypoolshop.
puddle jumper:
A cross between armbands and a life jacket! Simply put on and click shut at the back. Suitable for children from 15 to 30 kilos.
It's a great type of pool for kids from the age of 3.
Decathlon also sells a Puddle Jumper: The Tiswim
Swimming cork (or swimming belt):
Especially useful for swimming lessons. This goes around the waist of the child so that it can easily float on the back with the legs up.
In terms of themes, there is also anything and everything. Sharks, mermaids and flamingos, but also special floats for babies or twins.
How do you know which pool is right for your little one? And how do you choose the right pool float?
What do you pay attention to when you buy a pool? We have done research for you.
Is your child a big fan of playing with water? Then our article will include a top list of the best water hose toys also interesting for you!
Note: always safety first!
So in this article we are not talking about life-saving equipment, but more about safe and fun toys for the pool and the sea.
With strong currents, however, wearing a swimming ring or other inflatable swimming aids is very dangerous: Your child can be carried along faster with the current!
As a parent you should always keep an eye on children when they go into the water, even if they have swimming certificates. You can't hear drowning, but you can see! When you buy a pool, make sure you choose one in a striking color!
Good pool floats should meet the safety standard EN15649. Please note, this is a voluntary standard, so many armbands do not meet this requirement.
Always read the manual of the pool that you have in mind carefully and check whether it can support the weight of your child and how you can best use it.
Make sure that the material of the pool is safe and that any closures are solid.
When Can Babies Use Swimming Wings?
These armbands or wings are ideal for children from 1 to 3 years as they provide floatation support under the arms. They are easy to slide on and off. A pool float is more suitable for children under one year of age.
Are floats suitable for teaching toddlers to swim?
Most people see floats as a good way to teach small children to swim. On the contrary, it will not help your toddler learn to swim.
Best floats rated for all ages
Best float baby: Baby Float
For a handy, cheap and of course safe swimming ring for your child, you can go for the Baby Float from Intex.
The pool has a diameter of 76 cm and is equipped with four air chambers and safety valves.
A hole in the pool can not spoil the fun, because there is a paste set with the pool so you can fix this quickly.
The Baby Float from Intex is a sturdy swimming ring in which you can let your little one float safely in the water. Your baby will find it quite an experience!
The pool ensures that the baby remains upright and stable. Finally, the pool has an attractive price and is pleasant to use.
Highly recommended according to satisfied customers.
Best loose armbands for child: Intex armbands deluxe
If you are looking for a pair of loose armbands for your child, the Intex brand has a solution for that too.
The Intex deluxe swimming rings are made of vinyl and have a size of 23 x 15 cm (inflated).
The armbands each have two air chambers and are suitable for children between 3 and 6 years old.
The material of the pneumatic tires is sturdy so that air has no chance to escape.
In addition, the armbands feel nice around the arms and they have no sharp edges that your child could cut.
Check prices and availability here
Best swimming ring toddler 1 year: Fisher-price swimming chair
Our favorite pool for a one-year-old child is this Fisher-price swim seat.
The pool has four air chambers and provides a stable, safe swimming experience for your little one thanks to the backrest.
Your toddler always has security while swimming.
The diameter of the pool is 69 cm.
The pool has a cheerful yellow color with red details and is suitable for children between the ages of 0 and 1 year and the maximum weight that the pool can carry is 11 kg.
Best pool 2 years: Swim trainer Classic Orange
For children from two years old, the Swimtrainer Classic Orange is a great way to swim safely.
The swim trainer guarantees educational experiences for children of different ages.
The pool is suitable for children up to 6 years old and is equipped with a swimming harness with an inflatable belly piece and safety belt.
The belly piece provides a natural prone position and also produces an active position while swimming.
Despite the many safety measures, your child still has enough space and freedom to move and learn to swim.
For a relaxed swimming experience also for the parents!
The Swimtrainer comes with a manual and is available in various colors, which represent different age groups: red for an age of 3 months to 4 years old, orange for 2 to 6 years and yellow for 4 to 8 years.
The swim trainer can even be used for children with disabilities.
Best pool for 3 years: Finding Dory pool
For the older children, in this case with an age of 3 years, there is this cute Finding Dory swimming pool.
The pool has a print of the movie “Finding Dory”, the sequel to the well-known and popular Disney movie “Finding Nemo”.
The pool has a diameter of 50 cm and is equipped with a safety valve.
Great fun for children who love the Disney films of the brave fish Nemo.
Best pool baby around neck: Roxy Kids Flipper
With the Swim Ring / Swim Collar Baby your baby can swim freely and safely.
This inflatable swim collar ensures that the baby's head is always kept above water.
You can use the swim collar in the bathtub at home, for effortless washing of baby's hair, or of course for water fun in swimming pools and during beach vacations.
The great advantage of the swim collar is that it ensures the muscle development of the baby.
A baby can kick freely with the legs so that the muscles are activated and trained.
The swimming collar is only safe when your child has control over his or her neck.
If your child is not yet able to keep his neck up independently, then the swim collar is not suitable.
Even if the child develops neck complaints, the pool float is not recommended and it is best to consult a doctor.
If a child has been able to swim and play freely, a better night's sleep is guaranteed.
The nice thing about the swim ring is that it contains loose balls, for even more fun! Suitable for babies from 3 to 18 months of age.
Best pool flamingo: Out of the blue
If you really want to float in style on the water, then this inflatable flamingo pool is a great choice.
The flamingo is popular and can often be seen in swimming pools and on the beach nowadays. We love the bright pink color!
The material of this pool is the sturdy heavy-duty PVC. Moreover, you can inflate the pool in no time.
You will receive a repair kit for covering holes with your purchase.
Best pool unicorn: Intex Inflatable Unicorn
Besides the flamingo, you can of course also steal the show with a swimming pool in the shape of a unicorn.
This Intex Inflatable Pool Float Unicorn is a very nice swimming pool for real unicorn fans.
The diameter of this pool is 118 cm. The pool is suitable for children and adults, and can therefore also be used for a trendy pool party.
Best pool Woezel and Pip: Rubo Toys Swim Ring
Does your little one absolutely love the Woezel and Pip figures? Then the Rubo Toys Woezel and Pip Swimming Ring might be the ultimate choice.
The pool is light blue and white in color and has a print with the figures from the Woezel and Pip series. The diameter of the pool is 50 cm.
The manufacturer warns that the pool is supplied uninflated and that no pump is included with purchase.
Best pool duck: Intex for Children
For a swimming pool in the shape of a duck, you can go to this bright yellow Intex Swimming Ring Duck for Children.
The pool has an opening at the back so you can easily slide in and out of the pool.
The bright yellow color makes the pool easy to recognize, which is especially useful if you take it to a busy pool!
This sturdy pool has a diameter of 57 cm and is suitable for children from about 3 to 6 years old.
Best pool with handles: Intex Monster Truck
If you plan to use the pool on high waves, it is useful if it contains handles so that you do not suddenly end up in the water without a pool.
A good example of such a swimming pool with handles is the Intex Monster Truck (what kid doesn't love that?) pool.
This pool has the shape of a Monster Truck tire and is produced from a robust quality vinyl. The pool also has a safety valve and a diameter of 114 cm.
The pool is especially fun for cool children or young people who are not afraid to experience exciting adventures at sea or in the pool.
The recommended age for use is from 8 years old.
Check prices and availability here
Best pool Frozen: Disney Swim Ring
You can also purchase a pool with the theme Frozen, the well-known Disney film about Princess Elsa who can turn snow into ice with her magical powers.
This Disney Frozen swim ring has safety valves and is suitable for children between the ages of 3 and 6 years.
On the pool are your favorite Frozen figures, namely Princess Elsa, her sister Anna and the funny snowman Olaf.
Also read: we have collected and rated the cutest princess toys
Best Pool Paw Patrol: PAW Patrol Swim Ring
Is Paw Patrol a program that your son or daughter likes to watch? Then this PAW Patrol swim ring is probably the ultimate favorite!
Paw Patrol is a kids' action series about a rescue squad of seven puppies who perform heroic actions.
On the pool you will find all the favorite figures from the series. The pool has a safety valve and a diameter of 50 cm.
The belt is suitable for children between the ages of 1 and 4.
Best float behind boat: Mesle Hurricane Speed
For real action enthusiasts there is the Mesle Hurricane Speed extra reinforced professional tube.
This pool is stable and extremely tear resistant. The cover is made of 840 D Nylon, the band has double seams and ankle and knee pads.
The pool also has a PVC inner tube with safety chamber, electronically welded seams and a Boston valve for easy inflation and deflation.
When inflated, the pool has a diameter of 135 cm. The pool is suitable for one person weighing up to 100 kg.
The pool comes with a repair kit and manual.
Pay attention! Only use a hand or foot pump for inflation.
Best Cork Swimming Belt: Beco Sea Life Swimming Belt
Most people know the cork pool float from swimming lessons. This Rucanor Swimming Belt is a good example of this.
With five floats, your little one will keep floating quietly in the water and this is a perfect tool for learning to swim. You can easily adjust the belt.
The pool has a blue-white color and is developed for children from 3 years old.
Check prices and availability hereBest Pool Twins: Twin Things
In case you have twins, it is nice if you can go into the water with both children at the same time. With this Twin Swimming Band you can experience water fun with the three of you!
Instead of mom or dad, a possible sister or brother can also swim in the pool with the twins.
The pool has cheerful colors and is suitable for children from 6 months old and can carry 2 x 15 kg on the sides.
The pool is also equipped with an empty valve.
View the most current prices here
Also read: anything you can use conveniently with twins
Best Pool Shark: Shark 3D Swim Set
For kids who have a fascination with sharks, this shark 3D swim set makes a great gift!
In this set you get not only a swimming pool, but also an air mattress, beach ball and floats, all with the shark theme.
A package that provides hours of fun in the water and is also great fun to take to the pool and on vacation.
The swimming set is suitable for children from 3 years old.
Best pool mermaid: Big Mouth Tail Pool Float
For the mermaids, there is this fantastic Mermaid Tail Pool Float.
This pool with mermaid tail has a length of 1,5 meters and has blue-purple scales as a print.
The pool has a large size and is easy to inflate and deflating is also convenient and fast.
The perfect item for pool parties or for fun in the sea. It is handy that a repair kit is included.
Best pool with sun screen: MMexclusive Swim Boat
It is of course nice if your little one can float on the water in a safe pool or safe boat.
But the bright sun is not always good for the (baby) skin.
That is why there is the MMexclusive Swimming Boat with sunshade that ensures that your baby is always protected against harmful UV radiation while playing in the water.
This boat is suitable for children up to 3 years old.
When you use the boat indoors, for example in an indoor swimming pool, you can easily remove the sunshade.
Swimming is healthy!
Did you know that swimming is good for the development of your child's heart and for strengthening the lungs? The brain is also stimulated!
Can a newborn baby be in the swimming pool?
It is best that you wait until six weeks after the birth of your baby. However, your baby can 'swim' from birth, but most baby swimming lessons start around six weeks. You don't have to wait for your baby to be vaccinated.
What are floats made of?
They are made of nylon, sometimes also of polyethylene and PVC. Playing in the pool is always more fun with inflatable toys!
Can you leave a pool in the pool overnight?
Don't let your pool float in the pool for too long. The plastic or vinyl will crack over time as a result of exposure to chemicals in the pool, as well as sunshine and heat. Remove the tire when you leave the pool.
How to store floats and inflatable toys?
Place them in individual boxes, plastic containers, or zip lock storage bags. Choose storage bins or mesh bags for small toys, snorkels, and water guns.
How do you clean dirty swimming rings?
Using vinegar. Add one part white vinegar to two parts warm water, mix the vinegar well. This solution is the cleaning water with which you can clean your belt.
Put it in the water and leave it there for 15-20 minutes. Make sure you have submerged all parts of the tire well.
What's the easiest way to inflate a pool?
Grab your hair dryer and insert the blower into the open end of a plastic bottle. Make sure it blows cool air and put it on full blast.
Within minutes, even the larger pool toys should be fully inflated and your lungs will be grateful!
What is the fastest way to deflate a pool?
Inflatable pool toys are tricky to fill, but they are an even bigger annoyance when you need to let the air out. Instead of squeezing the air valve until your fingers hurt, you can stick a straw in it and let them drain easily.
So many different pools
So you see, the world of children's pool floats is one with countless fun options.
Hopefully we've been able to give you some inspiration here with our top picks for the best pool.
We wish you and your little one (s) a lot of swimming fun!
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Joost Nusselder, the founder of Speelkeuze.nl is a content marketer, father and loves trying out new toys. As a child he came into contact with everything related to games when his mother started the Tinnen Soldaat in Ede. Now he and his team create helpful blog articles to help loyal readers with fun play ideas.