The best baby swim floats and swimming aids for toddlers

Suitable for babies aged 0-12 months (up to 11 kg) and 12-24 months (up to 15 kg), this Zoggs Baby Zoggy Inflatable Trainer has a secure seat with a pillow back to help your little one sit upright comfortably and get used to kicking their legs in the water. It's available in two colours and inflates and deflates easily, making it great for travel and popping in your suitcase.

Parent reviewer James said: "We bought this pool seat for my 3-month-old son who weighs 15lbs. He just fits in it comfortably with lots of potential for growth which is ideal. We were very pleased with the quality of this product and the fact that the edges of the material were smooth, so would not hurt his legs or arms. Easy to blow up and safe for him to sit in. We felt very comfortable seeing him safe in it."

This Splash About Kids' Go Swim Vest is great for keeping your little ones warm, as well as being a buoyancy aid to assist children learning to swim and gaining water confidence. It's available in sizes for one to two years, two to four years and four to six years, as well as seven lovely colourways. It was Shortlisted in the 2020 Mother&Baby Awards Best Travel Product Under £30 category.

One parent reviewer said: "The Splash About's Go Splash Swim Vest is a must for pool/beach holidays. It is quite slim when folded, so it doesn't take up much room in your luggage. Our son has been going for swimming lessons for a while; however, he doesn't like his head getting wet or being in deeper water. The swim vest meant that as our holiday progressed, our son's confidence slowly increased so that he was happy to float and start to kick between us both."

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If armbands are your child's preferred flotation device, you can't go wrong with these Zoggs Armbands. They're made from PVC, with flat contoured underarm gussets for comfort.

These come in sizes suitable for under one year, one to three years, three to six years and six to 12 years.

Mum reviewer Jen said, "Bought for our 18-month-old daughter to use on our staycation. They are excellent value for money, work well and seemed comfortable to wear."

Available in sizes 1-2 years, 2-3 years, and 4-5 years, this Splash About Kids UV Sun Protection Floatsuit will help promote the natural learn-to-swim position with the floats arrangement. Not only that, but the suit is UPF50+ to help protect your child from harmful UV rays when you're swimming outdoors.

One parent reviewer said: "I bought this as a gift for my friend's baby. I used the same thing for both of my children when they were learning to swim. It is brilliant. Gives child confidence, and the floats can be removed one at a time as they gain confidence. My children could both swim before they were 3 yrs old. Good quality. Highly recommend."

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A fab alternative to traditional inflatable armbands, Zoggs Float Discs Armbands are a fantastic aid to help increase your little one's confidence in the pool. The removable discs mean that buoyancy can be adjusted - start with two floats per arm and remove one from each arm as their confidence grows. They're durable, puncture-proof, and don't require any inflation. Suitable from two to six years.

One parent reviewer said: "I am a dad with 3 children and I recently purchased the Zoggs Float Discs Armbands for my kids to use while learning to swim. Overall, I am satisfied with this product and give it a 4-star review. The good points are that the float discs are easy to use and provide the right amount of buoyancy for my kids. They are also well-made and durable, and the bright colours make them easy to spot in the pool. The armbands are safe and comfortable for my kids to wear. However, the bad points are that the armbands are a bit bulky, and my kids had trouble with the arm bands staying in place. Sometimes it slipped down their arm and had to be adjusted multiple times. Also, the recommended age range of 2-6 years is quite broad, and I think they may not be suitable for very young children. Overall, I recommend the Zoggs Float Discs Armbands for parents looking for a safe and easy-to-use swimming aid for their children. But keep in mind that it might not be suitable for very young children and may slip down their arm."

This bestselling baby swim seat is suitable for babies that are 0-12 months and is perfect to keep your baby stable and upright while they get used to the feeling of being in the water. The sturdy vinyl material on the Bestway Baby Swim Safe Seat is durable and long-lasting and is designed with a comfortable seat to keep your baby afloat.

Parent reviewer Emma said: "I took my three-month-old swimming in this, and I cannot explain how much he LOVED it. He didn't want to come out and was so happy just floating and kicking about. Extremely sturdy, no chance of it tipping over, and he sat nicely above the water level. Definitely recommend this to everyone."

To help with their kicking technique and develop their strength, this Konfidence The Original Jacket is available for ages 18 months to 36 months. Improving their confidence in the water is what this brand is all about, as well as keeping tot safe while they have fun in the water.

Our mum reviewer Anne: "I got this for my little boy who has just turned 2 to help him in the pool on holiday. It fitted well and didn't ride up when he went in the water as much as I thought it would. I found this was most useful when he was playing by the side of the pool or on the slides etc., as I felt more relaxed watching him when I knew it would keep him afloat if he slipped in. You can also remove the floats gradually as the child grows and becomes more confident in the water, which is handy."

This baby swim vest offers complete freedom of movement while in the water to help develop the natural swimming position. Made from neoprene Zoggs Swim Jacket has UPF 50+ sun protection, it has built-in floats to aid with buoyancy. Suitable for children two to three years old and four to five years old.

Mum reviewer Sandy said: "I bought this for my daughter, who was a complete non-swimmer to wear at her lessons, and soon realised I needed one where you could remove the floats a few at a time. Now she has a bit more confidence, this suit is perfect as it gives enough floatation to keep her head above water, but she doesn't rely on it to do all the work."

A swim vest that acts as a buoyancy aid for tots, Speedo Tiger Cub Float Vest helps with developing your little ones confidence and independence in the water. Made with built-in foam inserts to ensure they're held up in the water.

If it's confidence your child needs, Swimfin Swimming Aid will absolutely do the trick. It keeps your little shark afloat without restricting movement or getting in their eye line, so it's perfect for when they reach the big pool. It has adjustable straps, so it will be easy to wear and adjust. Suitable for children two years and over.

Parent reviewer Sarah said: "I bought this for my six-year-old son who hasn't mastered swimming. It gave him real confidence in the "big" pool. It is just enough to help them see afloat without blocking movement. Great for swimming on their back too. I would recommend it if you have a child who has some experience in the water but is not 100% capable of independent swimming."

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